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Chicago Hotel Employees Walk Out

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A union spokesperson cited lack of year-round health benefits for full-time workers as a major sticking points in contract negotiations. Properties affected by the strike include Hyatt Regency Chicago, JW Marriott Chicago, Sheraton Grand Chicago and Hilton Chicago Michigan Avenue. Our strike captains are trained and ready!

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A "Craigslist" for Canceled Meetings?

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Then, potential buyers can contact the reseller and negotiate for the contract. For example, the initial post on CXL-Events.com for its soft launch was a one-hour speedboat tour of Lake Michigan for 50 people, originating from a marina in downtown Chicago. The cost to the reseller for using the website is $25 per 30-day posting.

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Take Care: How an Expert Communicates During a Pandemic

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Exciting to read that Michigan is doing so much better. Those on the other end of negotiation know we have a new reality; they just do not know what it is. If all parties agree, then list the remaining items to be covered and negotiate from there. I hope summer is bringing you some sunshine. I miss our meetups.

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Are You Vetting Your Speakers for Inappropriate Actions?

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Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity. What to Negotiate. For that reason, Lauderbach suggests extra diligence in upfront negotiation.

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Interviews with Planners - Greg Jenkins

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Jenkins holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Communications and a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising, both from Michigan State University. Practicing good ethics is very important to me and something non-negotiable in working with our suppliers, production team and crew. In closing.

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How to Get Sponsors for Events in 14 Simple Steps

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“Understanding your participants’ purchasing power is one of the keys to negotiating with and securing event sponsors,” says Evan Harris. Not only do you need to customize your pitch, but during negotiations you also need to customize the event sponsorship agreement based on each event sponsor’s particular needs.

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Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders

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To see the results, whether I’m negotiating, conducting programs or leading a training session, it’s important to always do my best. in Troy, Michigan. First job: Michigan was my home, but I was recruited to work in Washington, D.C., Apparently, I was not a very good salesperson. I’m my biggest competitor.

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