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Controversial Convention Draws Lawmakers’ Indignation

MeetingsNet

Upset that a Philadelphia property is hosting the far-right Moms for Liberty conference, three Pennsylvania legislators took up their concerns with the hotel’s GM. On April 20, three Democratic Pennsylvania legislators, State Sen. Venues are known to agree to this, particularly if a group is using nearly all of its function space.”

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The Political Circus Is Coming to Town(s)

PCMA Convene

From the onset of the site-selection process, collaboration among public, private, and civic organizations was the cornerstone of Cleveland’s effort to attract either of the 2016 political conventions. How did your CVB participate in site visits? Cleveland was one of those cities.

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How Philadelphia Geared Up to Host the DNC

PCMA Convene

From a site-selection point of view, it’s a no-brainer: Stage a pageant of American democracy in its star-spangled birthplace. After a quick walk through “Powers of the President” and the NCC’s Kirby Auditorium, which would serve as PoliticalFest’s main stage, Rendell led reporters on a bus tour of the festival’s other sites.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

While the idea is to spotlight individuals, more than one participant chose to submit multiple nominations for the same destination or venue — meaning they wanted to recognize everyone who worked on their program. Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia. Convention Special-Event Venue Services.

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All Politics Is Local

PCMA Convene

that February to present to the Republican National Committee’s Site Selection Committee. A month later, representatives from the selection committee visited Cleveland, and the city moved to the next round of the competition. “It Well, New York said no, their site [visit] wasn’t over until they came to our city.

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