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Capitol Hill Addresses Visa Wait Time Issue

PCMA Convene

Tommy Goodwin “The big-picture, 30,000-foot story is that Washington, D.C., Ongoing Challenges While Washington, D.C., And it’s a potential loss of sharing the knowledge and experience of speakers.” When it comes to site selection for future events, Gal-Yam is adding visa processing times to his checklist. “We

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Hosting at Hispanic Cultural Centers

Smart Meetings

The center also features AV support including Wi-Fi, 41 ceiling speakers, two projectors and screens and microphones, making hosting at the center a streamlined experience. Capitol Cultural Resources The Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C. , was built in 1911 for J.W. Warner who launched South Florida’s first floral company.

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More Associations Are Sounding the Climate Alarm

PCMA Convene

Several years ago, Jeremy Smith, a sustainable tourism writer, speaker, and consultant, saw an opportunity to help the travel industry recognize the role it could play in addressing the issue. “We We understand it’s not always going to be practical, particularly when you’re working on federal advocacy in Washington, D.C.

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Recession-Proofing Your Job: Do You Know Your VORP?

Event Leadership Institute

If you’re asked to make a list of everything you do, chances are you’ll include functional tasks: budgeting, site selection, menu planning, contract review, etc. During that same time frame, the Washington Redskins compiled a similar record, but went through five coaches. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner?

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5 Things Planners Can Learn from the Presidential Inauguration

SmartMeetings

20, president-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office, and nearly one million Americans are expected to travel to Washington, DC, to either attend the inauguration or protest it. The president-elect’s own hotel, Trump International Hotel Washington DC, has long been fully booked. Have a backup plan for speakers and entertainment.