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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Smart Meetings

In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Planners have also taken on new roles and are eager for more education to help them take on new tasks and responsibilities.”. GDP University.

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How Much Do Event Planners Make, Really?

Social Tables

How much do event planners make, really? Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. But just how much do event planners make for all of that work? First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do? Social event planners.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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A soon-to-be-launched EIC survey will survey new skills, knowledge, and tasks required for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation accreditation as a step toward updating the blueprint for the certification. Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

A soon-to-be-launched EIC survey will survey new skills, knowledge, and tasks required for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation accreditation as a step toward updating the blueprint for the certification. Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq.

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Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program

Convene by PCMA

While the educational programming is 70 percent of an attendee’s experience at a conference, Mesmer has found that it “probably gets the least amount of attention from planners. This year, attending a “speaker orientation overview,” which is hosted by Michel on Zoom and recorded is written into all speaker contracts.

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Event Professionals Cite Accomplishments During the Pandemic

Convene by PCMA

Planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard listed pulling off virtual events —like the National Electrical Contractors Association’s first virtual trade show – as one of their accomplishments during COVID-19. The planner added: “We provided a space for recognition, rejuvenation, and education.

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How to Vet Limo Companies

Smart Meetings

Planners can mitigate this risk by choosing suppliers that have proven track records for safety and can demonstrate through records and performance a dedication to the safe carriage of their clients,” Snead says. Often, drivers are required to obtain a chauffeur certification in addition to the CDL.