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What One Thing?—From Artist to Event Boss: Scaling Impact, Creativity and Confidence

Smart Meetings

By 2000, I realized I needed a business license, insurance, taxes—the works. In high school and college, I started string quartets and hired my professors and symphony players for gigs—without realizing I was starting a business. Back then, “entrepreneur” meant you were unemployed. Now I wear it like a badge. It was all bootstrapped.

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‘Events Are the Thinking Machine of the World’

Convene by PCMA

First up: Paul Dickinson, a pioneer in the field of sustainability reporting — he founded CDP, the Carbon Disclosure Project in 2000. I wrote a book in 2000 called Beautiful Corporations. But let’s talk about the solution. Corporations] are the most important institutions of the late 20th and 21st century.

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Table Talk: Is it Time for SF to Shine?

Smart Meetings

As the center of commerce and retail, The City also suffered on a larger scale when those industries collapsed during the dot-com bubble of 2000 and when the pandemic sent everyone shopping online. Read about the storied history of Westin St. Francis in the sidebar.

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What Can Experiential Marketing Do for You?

Dana Communications

Since 2000 B.C., when ancient Egyptians hung papyrus scrolls and painted signboards announcing goods for sale, traditional advertising methods have stepped up and got the job done, and they still do.

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inVOYAGERs given an exclusive Tour of the all new ‘ILMA’ from the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

inVOYAGE

Our suites range from anywhere from about 400 square feet all the way up to over 2000 square feet. We have 224 in total. All rooms are outside facing with private terraces and full F&B included. We’re actually known for having one of the highest ratios of space per guest at sea. What's the duration of your voyages?

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7 Screened-In Porch Ideas for Comfort, Style, and Enjoyment

Redfin

Most outdoor fabrics come with a ‘light hour rating, typically from 500 to 2000+, which measures fade resistance from sunlight exposure. Donnie Burchfield, owner of Fabric Guru , offers expert tips on how to choose the ideal fabric for your space. Pay attention to how much sunlight the space gets.

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Inside the Newly Renovated Savannah Convention Center

Convene by PCMA

After a quick but hearty Southern-style breakfast with the center’s team — including F&B director Jamie Parks, who has worked at the center since it opened in 2000 — we set off on a tour. Natural Assets The Savannah Convention Center was our first stop the morning of our one full day of the fam trip.