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2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes

Connect Your Meetings

Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. What I do: I am directly responsible for the planning and management of the biennial International Drug Policy Reform Conference, annual staff Retreat and 20 to 30 additional organizational events throughout the year.

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Risk Management 101 with Jordan Atherton, 1st Global

Connect Your Meetings

This can give you a good starting point and ensures that you are not creating a separate risk management plan that may conflict with existing policies. As a planner, who is my main point of contact on-site during an emergency? Where are your evacuation meeting locations? How will I be notified of an emergency?

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

Venue Selection. Site Selection. Includes conferences, meetings, graduations. 5 tips for choosing the best worker’s compensation policy. If you are able to negotiate beneficial contracts with your vendors, you will minimize your need to store resources. Topics: Budgeting. Wedding Planning Strategy.

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How to Plan an LGBT-Friendly Meeting or Event

SmartMeetings

Much of the meeting and event planning industry only recently began evaluating its impact on the LGBT community. Even though you might assume that your meetings and events are free of LGBT influence, there’s always an effect. Evaluate city policies and attitudes prior to committing. And this topic needs to be a year-round focus.

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Controversial Convention Draws Lawmakers’ Indignation

MeetingsNet

Here’s what happened and what meeting pros can learn from it. The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown’s decision to host the Moms for Liberty national convention has lawmakers asking questions, and raises important risk management issues for meeting professionals to consider. Nikil Saval and State Reps. Industry lawyer Joshua L.