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2019 40 Under 40: Natasha Stamper Pedigo, The Asphalt Institute

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From site selection with our meetings task force to contracting, logistics planning, execution and post-event wrap-up—if it has to do with one of our meetings, I am there. Impressive stats: I have implemented several contracting standards and developed a strategic list of concessions specific to the Asphalt Institute.

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2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes

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Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. Green Building Council, I pursued my life long dream of living in New York City and accepted a position with the Drug Policy Alliance. Connect with Clapes on Instagram. After nearly 8 years at the U.S.

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AV Advice from the Experts

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“It offers incredible flexibility for doing custom-sized projections, and you can have a lot of fun with it, like adding curves in the screen,” says Scott Frankel, president of Animatic Media based in Hicksville, New York. Site selection, for both the destination and specific venues, also plays a key role in determining AV expenses.

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Smart Meetings Celebrates 4 Folio Eddie/Ozzie Wins

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November 11, 2016 – Smart Meetings, the leading media company and most trusted resource for meeting professionals, was awarded two Eddie Awards and two Ozzie Awards at the 2016 Eddie & Ozzie Awards by Folio in New York City.

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The fastest way to save time and money

Plan Your Meetings

1 challenge cited by your peers from New York to San Francisco was 3 reasons why your RFP goes unanswered , but planner-supplier relationships, AV management and safety were also key. If you need expert assistance negotiating contracts or finding sites, hiring a third-party planner might be necessary. I need a CVB.”.

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Booking Meeting Venues Site Unseen

PCMA Convene

It wasn’t COVID-19 that kept Sandra Geiger, a global account executive with ConferenceDirect, from visiting Hotel Effie, a 250-room hotel in Sandestin, Florida, before she signed a contract for an association group meeting in July — it was because the hotel was still under construction. Leslie Zeck.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

Javits Convention Center, New York City. Her attention to detail, calm and cool demeanor, and willingness to ensure the best t of clients’ programs in the Javits Center make her one of New York City’s great resources.”. Banquet Housekeeping Aide, New York Marriott Marquis, New York City.

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