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8 Insane (but True) Facts about Corporate Events

Master the Event

Corporate events are a large contributor to the overall economy. Corporate event planning includes; Transportation, accommodations, venues, attractions, speakers and often corporate entertainment and team building events. This is one of the main challenges that an event planner faces.

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Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)

Smart Meetings

The Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS) is taking place in Richmond, Virginia, on Oct. Attendees will also participate in a “full in-community experience day” – a chance to experience Richmond, VA and learn how to better incorporate and support the communities hosting corporate events.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Salt Lake City and More

Smart Meetings

PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. Helman has been appointed director of Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau (VBCVB) in Virginia and Townsend appointed its vice president of marketing and communications. Lindsay Breining.

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Top Pick Venues in the Baltimore-Washington, DC Metro Area

Unique Venues

Each year hundreds of thousands of events flow through the Washington D.C, Maryland, Virginia corridor (also known as the DMV) making it one of the most sought-after areas to meet. With it comes a myriad of great venues to choose from leaving planners at times overwhelmed on where to turn for their next event.

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Top Pick Venues that Host Hybrid Meetings

Unique Venues

Research shows over 50% of all meetings are currently remote causing thousands to suffer from the very unscientific term “Zoom Fatigue.” While we are still likely months away from traveling and meeting together in large groups, the rise of Hybrid Meetings is filling the need for in person collaboration.

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Power in Numbers: The Mighty SMERFs

SmartMeetings

There are many acronyms in the world of meetings, but SMERF is one you should not forget. SMERF stands for social, military, educational, religious and fraternal groups who, while not snagging quite as much attention as corporate events, provide a necessary market for the industry.

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Top 10 Places for Event Management Certification

GEVME

There are three highly sought-after event planning distinctions to strive for: Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) designation, the Certified Meeting Professional certification from the Convention Industry Council (CIC), and the Certified Meeting Planner program from Meeting Planners International (MPI).