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Smart Moves: Access Appoints Three Female Co-CEOs

Smart Meetings

It became part of Access in 2015, and afterwards, grew from Colorado to Tennessee. Blazing Trails Though women make up 63% of the event planning workforce, women hold only 37% of CEO positions, according to the 2022 Global Women in Events Report from International Live Events Association (ILEA).

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Smart Moves in San Diego, New York and More

Smart Meetings

Garcia will work to further elevate the company’s reputation as a leader in the experiential event and entertainment industry. She possesses fine-tuned expertise in strategic event planning, experiential marketing, brand activation and working with the media, lifestyle and entertainment sectors.

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Best of 2022: Diversity

Smart Meetings

This year, Smart Meetings highlighted these issues by witnessing the steps being taken on several fronts within the meetings industry to support inclusion and diversity. New Intent’s plan is to create educational sessions, white papers and knowledge sharing by partnering with events industry supply chain and speaker services.

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10 Step Event Planning Business Plan

Event Planning BluePrint

Business advice and creating an event planning business plan can be booooring, and IMO you want to create a business so you’re having fun. I am not the person who is going to tell you to sit down for the next 3-12 months to fill out pages and pages of a (very dull) event planning business plan.

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Top Pick Venues for Musical Events

Unique Venues

Holding your next musical event at the right venue adds absolute magic for your guests. Whether you are planning a personal or professional social event, celebration, meeting, training, conference, retreat, wedding, ceremony and reception, or a musical performance, our Top Picks guarantee an unforgettable event for your guests.

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Venue Spotlight: Arenas & Stadium Event Rentals

Unique Venues

Here Are 3 Reasons to Consider Arena & Stadium Event Rentals: Knowledgeable Staff & Customizable Options The hospitality teams at arenas and stadiums are highly knowledgeable and ready to work with you to create a memorable event. They can also work with you to develop a delicious menu as part of their in-house catering group.

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Interviews with Planners - Chivonne Hyppolite

Eventinterface

Her client centric, methodical approach to planning events is what sets her apart from other planners. Chivonne understands that there is an art and a science to event planning, and her formal education has trained her to think creatively about logistics. The event turned out to be fabulous and my client was very pleased.