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Recession-Proofing Your Job: Do You Know Your VORP?

Event Leadership Institute

This looming economic threat is the impetus for a webinar I gave recently for FICP (Financial & Insurance Conference Planners) titled Recession-Proofing Your Job: Strategies for Improving Your Value. The last recession ended in July 2009, well over ten years ago. We are more than due.

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The Road Ahead: What’s In Store for the Event Industry In 2021 & Beyond – Part Two In-Person Events

Event Leadership Institute

And many that do will be on a part-time or contract basis as companies will seek to be more financially nimble. People who sold agency services or equipment rentals are now selling real estate and life insurance. To really make the meeting hosts your clients, say to them, “Our fee to manage the site selection process is X.

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

Site Selection. Financial plan. Register your event planning business in whatever state you reside in, obtain all necessary business licenses, cover workers compensation insurance for your staff, and general liability insurance is also a must. 13 types of insurance a small business owner should have.

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New Brands Emerge from Benchmark/Gemstone Combo

MeetingsNet

Benchmark Hospitality International and Gemstone Hotels & Resorts have merged to become BENCHMARK, a global hospitality company with a new corporate identity and three distinct hotel collections. read more.

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United CEO Charms GBTA Audience

MeetingsNet

Oscar Munoz understands that by the time you step on board an airplane, “you’re frankly pissed.” He’s determined to make it better. United’s new premium Polaris seats (pictured) should help. read more.

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Top Event Agencies: The Ultimate Directory (2019)

Bizzabo

Notable clients: American Family Insurance, Anheuser-Busch, ESPN, Greyhound, Mercedes-Benz. Notable clients: GS1US, Lincoln Financial, Lenovo, Motorola, Patheon. Notable clients: Cetera Financial Group, Dell, LPL, Mary Kay, Tableau. Honda Financial Services, Maritz. Enterprise Events Group. San Rafael, CA. Brooklyn, NY.

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