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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

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Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. We all play a part in that.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Virginia and More

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Polito is currently managing director for mdg, a San Diego-based agency that specializes in event and association marketing. Before this, he was director of rooms for Hyatt Regency Seattle, where he worked on the opening team in 2018, as well as director of food and beverage for Grand Hyatt Denver. Jit Bose and James Koh.

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New and Renovated: New England Meetings Take Center Stage

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Meetings from quintessential Virginia, to the mountains, to Capitol Hill Make your way to the places where the fall foliage turns the red, orange and gold of everyone’s favorite autumn movies and art: New England. The expansive meeting and event space, including a 2,200 sq. ballroom and 900 sq. A 1,200 sq.

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Sampling is Back: Get a Taste of the Impossible Food Truck Tour

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As COVID restrictions lifted and vaccines got underway this spring, the industry saw the widespread return of sampling, and Impossible Foods wasted no time getting its plant-based products into consumers’ hands. A tablet-based survey built to collect qualitative feedback for both Impossible Foods and Walmart is also part of the experience.

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Smart Moves in Scottsdale, St. Louis and More

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Darby Gyscek and Ricky de Jesus Darby Gescyk (left) and Ricky de Jesus (right) Kimpton The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, named Gyscek director of sales and marketing, and de Jesus director of catering. Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist.

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Smart Moves in Tennessee, D.C. and More

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She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. Drew has a long history as a leader in Hyatt hotel management, most recently serving as director of operations at Hyatt Regency Reston in Virginia. Derek Douglass Drew. Denis Espina. Brock Hochhalter.