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Waste Not, Want Not: Donate Food After Your Event or Party

The Castle Group

If food donation is a factor in selecting cities or event venues for consideration, it should be included in your RFP and later negotiated as a clause in your contract. Where to donate leftover event food Below is a list of national and Massachusetts-based food rescue organizations that can assist with food donations after your event.

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Don’t Let a Weather Emergency Derail Your Event

SmartMeetings

Although these contingencies can make negotiations a little more tricky, risk-averse planners may find that they are worth spending a little more time discussing. During negotiations, ask presenters to recommend a stand-in in the event they can’t make it. Security plan – Make sure your venue is as safe and secure as it can be.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

That way executives can share their priorities and you can negotiate with the conference services team to have the vital areas staffed, whether that is bell desks or poolside service. “Have the conversation about why there isn’t room service or limited hours for restaurants before you arrive,” he said. Tell a Story.

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Wynn Resorts Vows to Move Forward

SmartMeetings

After allegations about Wynn first became public, Massachusetts Gaming Commission said it would conduct its own investigation. “Wynn Resorts remains as committed as ever to upholding the highest standards and being an inclusive and supportive employer,” said a statement announcing the management changes. High Stakes for Wynn.

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Top Medical Conferences in 2019. Is it worth sending people to a healthcare summit?

Eventory

Where: Boston, Massachusetts, USA. This is a great opportunity to discuss the latest case studies and be inspired by the success of others. What: The Patient Experience Symposium. When: May 1 – 3, 2019. What is it?

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Courey from Wellesley, Massachusetts, agreed deal with parents that he could leave education if he achieved his goal of earning $20m by age of 14. Over 200,000 event professionals downloaded his books. Where to find him?

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Top 30 Conferences for Women in 2020

Bizzabo

Start Date and Location: March 6th in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Start Date and Location: April 16th in Boston, Massachusetts. Description: "Empowering Women Through Negotiation Skill Building". WECode 2020. Source: WECode. Description: "The largest student-run conference in the country celebrating women engineers.".

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