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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

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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 We would sell stuff at markets and we would sell it through stores and sell it through wholesalers,” he says.

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ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President

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She has been a member of the association since 2007 and attended her first ADMEI annual conference in 2008. Most recently, she has served on ADMEI’s Board of Directors as Director of Conference, Vice President of Strategic Projects, and President-elect focusing on marketing and communication outreach.

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

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Those efforts led to the convention center to being the first in the United States to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, rising up to LEED Silver level in 2008 and then leveling up to Platinum—the highest level of certification. Makers Market. Portland by Any Other Name.

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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

This blog written exclusively for Social Tables by Vanessa LaClair , CMP, Event and Social Media Marketing Specialist for the Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. In April 2014, I renewed my certification for another five (5) years. Study and exam preparation tips from those who have been where you are!

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How to Study for the Certified Meeting Professional Exam

Social Tables

This blog written exclusively for Social Tables by Vanessa LaClair , CMP, Event and Social Media Marketing Specialist for the Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. In April 2014, I renewed my certification for another five (5) years. Study and exam preparation tips from those who have been where you are!

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The Complete Guide to Event Marketing 2023

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The Complete Guide to Event Marketing This guide will tell you what matters now and what will matter going forward in event marketing. To succeed, the event marketer of the future needs to stay on top of the event marketing game. What is Event Marketing? Therefore, it deserves to be marketed in its own unique way.