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Sustainable San Jose

Smart Meetings

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. of meeting space.

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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

Smart Meetings

Trimmer, who became the city’s agricultural director in 2008, parallels the city’s agricultural education with how the city and many other states have been showing and continue to show off their wineries. “We She’s heavily involved in the process with the meeting planners and letting them know what we already do. Trimmer asks.

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Portland’s Most Livable City Designation Reflects Steps to Ensure Public Safety

Smart Meetings

For meeting professionals tasked with answering questions about the security concerns when sourcing a city such as Portland, Mayor Ted Wheeler has answers. Next-level Meeting Venues. of meeting space across a total of 33 meeting rooms, boasting the 14,144-square-foot Oregon Ballroom—expanding the options of hosting east of the river.

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Heather Matusiak Joins PRA as Regional Vice President

PRA

With over 20 years of experience in corporate meetings and events, most of which were in the Southern California DMC market, Matusiak is well-versed in all facets of the events business, from operations to creative product development and sales. She earned her Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) certification in 2008.

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How to Study for the Certified Meeting Professional Exam

Social Tables

For those of you who don’t already know, that’s Certified Meeting Professional. In April 2014, I renewed my certification for another five (5) years. Those with the CMP designation stand out in the crowd and are recognized as individuals who understand the needs and responsibilities of the meetings & events industry.

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How to Study for the Certified Meeting Professional Exam

Social Tables

For those of you who don’t already know, that’s Certified Meeting Professional. In April 2014, I renewed my certification for another five (5) years. Those with the CMP designation stand out in the crowd and are recognized as individuals who understand the needs and responsibilities of the meetings & events industry.

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OVG360’s Shura Garnett on ‘Breaking Glass Ceilings’

Convene by PCMA

Add the increased cost of staffing to increased cost of food, services, and supplies, and eventually either the venue or the meeting planner is the one absorbing those costs. The meetings and events industry has taken many twists and turns over the last two years. Seek out continuing education opportunities and certifications.

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