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Planner Said: Supplier Said—Hope for A Better Partnership Solution

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Stephanie Turner Jamie Murdock, executive sales leadership culture creator with Maritz , tried to get to the bottom of the confusion over the broken Request for Proposals (RFP) process by asking what has changed about RFPs. Educating the executive team about the importance of booking early can be difficult without some hard lessons.

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The Story Behind Smart Women in Meetings Awards 2023

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One of the most exhilarating and difficult things I do each year is sort through the Smart Women in Meetings Award nominations. Read More: San Diego: Culinary Women Rising Up I loved reading about how you found a home for yourself in hospitality. Smart Women in Meetings Awards 2023 Issue Your goals gave me hope for the future.

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Wellness on a Budget: Five Cost-Effective Ideas to Elevate Wellness in Your Meetings

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As the importance of wellness offerings in meetings and events continues to rise, so does the expectation from attendees. 1: Pause & Pen There have been numerous studies about the positive effects of journaling, and incorporating this into your meeting can be a great opportunity for self-reflection amongst attendees.

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Engaging Two Audiences Can Be Tricky – Here’s What To Do

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Industry News: IMEX America 2020 Cancelled: Let’s Talk About It. ? With over 60 pages of information and resources, you’ll learn everything you need to know about virtual events. With the number of cases rising and falling in the United States like a yo-yo, not everyone is on the same page with what types of events to plan.

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Do You Need Event Planning Certifications?

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For Thuy, it’s all about a sense of community. I think I’m in the camp leaning less toward liking designations, and throughout my career, what I think about it comes in waves,” he explains. We have a lot of misunderstandings about what you do with your designation. This gets her thinking about awards.

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10 Event Networking Ideas That Work

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Ten Networking Nuggets Interesting Nametag Information Instead of the name and company of each attendee, how about their name and: Their first car or Three words that describe them or The city and state they were born in These are meant to be conversation starters and work well in mid-sized meetings. Which session are you most excited about?

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Building a Community: My Experience at Smart Woman Summit

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The welcome reception embraced women from across the country—rising stars, entrepreneurs, stellar performers, industry leaders, innovators and visionaries—all established, accomplished and excited for the conference. This was especially true with Princess Sarah Culberson , the keynote speaker for Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala.

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