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The Mutual Benefits of Planning with a Unionized Property

Smart Meetings

They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns. The financial benefits of union membership have been recorded several times. more on average than their similarly educated and experienced non-union counterparts.

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6 Best Ways To Save On An Event AV Contract

Endless Events

I will break down the best ways to save money in an event AV contract without compromising your event. Through the extremely valuable web session conducted by Jon Trask, I will break down some key savings opportunities in an event AV contract. Ultimately, educate yourself before you make a decision for your event. Be Specific.

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Talking Nomadic Living, Attendee Education, and Kindness with Ashley Lawson

Endless Events

One of our top clients wanted us to help move a program’s contract. Once she successfully signed the contract, she ended up staying in Mexico. “I One Thing the Industry can do Better: Educate Attendees One of the significant benefits of the nomadic lifestyle is constant exposure to other cultures.

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Best of 2023: Career Tips

Smart Meetings

From finances to DEI and team building, 2023 was a year for support and education All of us at Smart Meetings and all of our contributors want to see each other thrive, which is why we frequently post strategy stories as a resource for all of us to learn from each other. Sun identified eight strengths that were commonly mentioned.

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Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone”

ADMEI

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Maximize your benefits. Prepare for awards. Don't miss out!

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When to Embrace Change—and When to Hold Your Ground

MeetingsNet

During the 12-hour educational marathon hosted by Meeting Professionals International on April 11—Global Meetings Industry Day—one session presenter touched on a delicate issue that surely had all the business-event planners in attendance nodding along: Yes, change is essential and inevitable.

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

Before we get into the formal education side, we have to acknowledge that event planners need to have a set of particular soft skills. However, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning through formal education. Do not just network for your own benefit. But how do you get started?