Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. Birnstiehl previously worked as general manager for Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown in South Dakota. Patrick Lacassagne.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2023

Dowling previously worked with South Dakota- and Wyoming-based energy company Black Hills Energy, where she led its strategic communications, brand management and public relations efforts. The post Smart Moves at Lark Hotels, Noble House and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Virtual Meetings & Women. One of the first articles Will mentions is along the lines of virtual meetings posing barriers to women. According to the survey, “45% of respondents say it’s difficult for women to speak up in virtual meetings, while 20% said they feel ignored or overlooked in online meetings.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. Meet the next generation of leaders, these “Class Acts.” 29 • Director of Sales—Meetings and Events, Americas. 33 • Meeting Planner. McVeigh Global Meetings and Events. Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

These top-tier cities are meetings hotspots, with enough convention space and hotel rooms to accommodate thousands of attendees at any given time, plus the cultural amenities and intangible cachet to keep them around. Convene recently spoke with representatives from three such cities that recently have hosted renowned international meetings.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2017

The first proposal I applied for was awarded to another (larger) company, but during the interview process the client met with me to review my submission, and I learned so much from that meeting that helped me with future proposals. It’s important not to give too many suggestions and give away all your best ideas.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As the city of Austin has worked toward carbon neutrality, the Austin Convention Center has been leading the charge by buying carbon offsets, converting to renewable energy, and focusing on ways to be one of the greenest places to meet in the U.S. Innovating in [the hybrid meeting] space represents a big opportunity,” Leugers said.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 19, 2021

Black Hills Retreat Center in Deadwood, South Dakota is located on 60 breathtaking acres in the middle of the beautiful Black Hills National Forest. The inspiring Chapel at Black Hills is the main meeting space for up to 300 in a theater, conference, or classroom setup. Black Hills Retreat Center | Deadwood, SD.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 11, 2017

Fischer posted a video on Twitter, adding that the ban had previously cost Kentucky $2 million in future revenue, because two Chicago-based companies had also dropped Louisville from consideration as a meeting site. “We’ve On June 22, Alabama, Kentucky, South Dakota and Texas were added.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) is a registered trademark of the Events Industry Council. How do you keep your destination top of mind when planners can’t visit and groups can’t meet during the pandemic? ReThinking Creativity. Creativity Is Imperative and Wonder Is Not a Luxury. Wish You Were Here. Read More.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. Chill out and relax while we give you the lowdown on marijuana and meetings. South Dakota. The post Puff, Puff, Plan Your Marijuana Policy for Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. So what precautions should planners take?

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2018

I recommend you meet with a knowledgeable and reputable insurance broker, as they will provide you with a detailed and extensive list of what each plan includes and can assist you in making the right decision for your event planning business. There is no better way to truly get to know somebody than to meet with them face-to-face.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 23, 2017

As of June 22, Alabama, Kentucky, South Dakota and Texas are now included on the list. The travel ban additions were created largely in response to recent legislation in Alabama, South Dakota and Texas that may potentially keep LGBT parents from adopting or fostering children.

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