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Upcoming 11 Top 2022 Trade Shows Across the US

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Bringing together about 4,000 exhibitors to amplify brand awareness, foster new business connections and generate greater demand through pre-events and marketing. America’s Food & Beverage S how . Where: Huntington Place Convention Center – Detroit, Michigan . JCK Las Vegas – Jewelry Expo. Technology.

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7 Smart Moves at The Elizabeth Hotel and More

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Justin Schmollinger JW Marriot Chicago has named Schollinger director of sales and marketing. In his most recent position, he served for six years as director of sales and marketing at Westin Chicago River North. Ryan Schmied Schmied is the general manager of AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown in Michigan.

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New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

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So, Bluewater hosted event organization personnel at its production studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where planners and presenters virtually hosted the event. “For Detroit” at Michigan Central Station; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech. Virtual Storytelling Gathers Communities in the Physical.

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How Did You Get Started in the Events Industry?

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My dad got me a job washing dishes there, and I eventually started working in food prep. I was building websites and was able to find a way to make money doing that for a guy who had a marketing company and was also the dean at our local college of communications.” . Come 1993, and I was getting into web design. Network Early. “Be

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Restaurants That Are Now Open For Dine-In In Illinois

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We are just as excited as you to get out of our own messy kitchens and back into a restaurant enjoying food and drink crafted by someone else along with new and old friends. Our fresh ingredients and three distinct beverage categories will let out your sweet, smoky, and spicy side while you drink to the joys of life. Mon Ami Gabi.

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Artists of Assembly: 2017 40 Under 40

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To most, the idea of putting together a set of dates, a venue, a program, a speaker lineup, an education schedule, food and beverage orders, audiovisual packages, marketing materials and more is overwhelming, to say the least. 35 • Marketing and Conference Administrator. 35 • Director of Marketing. Lydia Blanchard.

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6 Smart Moves at JW Marriot, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and More

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AHC & Hospitality named Randi Talmage sales manager of JW Marriot Grand Rapids in Michigan. He will be responsible for the group’s executive vice presidents and the operational division heads of food and beverage, sales, marketing, rooms, engineering, security and quality improvement. Randi Talmage. John Browarsky .

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