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5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now

Smart Meetings

From what products to put in gift bags and what type of resort to choose, to what experiences groups can enjoy together to maximize wellness, these trends are what spa, resort and wellness pros are talking about now. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways. Next on the horizon: medical marijuana treatments.

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Living Building Challenge Certification for Homeowners: Pros and Cons

Redfin

Whether you live in a house in Bend, OR , or a home in Seattle, WA , read on to learn everything you need to know about Living Building Certification. The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is a green building certification program administered by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), and was launched in 2006 in Seattle, WA.

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PCMA EduCon 2021: A Hybrid Event Done Right!

Endless Events

” Will’s Critique Of The Production. “Obviously, I’ll be really critical of the production. A lot of production issues stem from the fact that there was a lot of reliance on the in-kind sponsors to be able to join and get to that level.” They’re also not production experts.

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Meeting Spaces Work to Keep the Earth Clean and Green

Smart Meetings

Fun fact: the interior of the Summit is also sustainably sourced with recycled content included in the plant-based acoustic ceiling tiles and bio-based fabric panels. Sustainably, Seattle Seattle, Washington, has always been a progressive leader in sustainability and environmental mindfulness. The Summit totals 563,770 sq.

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

Smart Meetings

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. But Ponzi is more than just vino.

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Event Case Theory: MGMA’s Leaders Conference

Smart Meetings

Okay, I guess there’s value being created, you need to get professional certification, this is a reasonably cost-effective way to do that. That isn’t to say the lecture is going anywhere, MGMA will have that too, as well as a couple of panels and more traditional content delivery.

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20 Bright Ideas for Personalizing Attendee Experiences

Convene by PCMA

They can be done in a variety of ways — to point out the most innovative products, to introduce the show in additional languages for international attendees, to orient first-time attendees, etc. Lounges also can include dedicated areas for panel discussions and other gatherings. Offer private meeting rooms at your show.

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