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Soft targets: 8 steps to protect participants

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However, since the Nice Attack, there have been similar incidents at Ohio State University as well as in Berlin, Jerusalem, the United Kingdom (Westminster) and Stockholm. Whether it’s a conference, trade show, sporting event, concert, festival or corporate event, anywhere crowds gather can become a target. Erect barricades.

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Fyre Festival and planning in cinema

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This is a complicated story about two best friends who are getting married but who have a fight and then learn they’ve chosen the same wedding planner and venue,” says Kim Estep, founder and CEO of ConventionNation.com. “I The first time I saw this was at an ILEA (ISES at the time) event in Columbus, Ohio. meetings & events.

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Navigating changing gun laws

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The image of meeting attendees crossing a trade show floor with rifles strapped to their backs is a scene reminiscent of the Gunfight at the O.K. Ohio law allows firearms to be brought into the convention venue, and the Republican Party supports gun rights. This policy should also be posted at the meeting venue.