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No More Detours: How Traffic Management Keeps Your Special Event on Schedule

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Everyone loves a special event, be it a parade, concert, street festival, marathon, sporting competition and so on. Understanding the accessibility of the venue is crucial. Hire Trained Professionals While some events use volunteers for traffic control, there are plenty of reasons to hire professionals for the job.

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Events and Venues Face New Challenges to Safety, Security

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who recently stepped into his new role as senior vice president and general manager of McCormick Place campus, with Oak View Group (OVG360), now the venue’s management company. “It It is top of mind for me as a venue leader to assure customers that when they walk into any venue that I am operating,” he added, “that they feel safe.” “We

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More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation

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Evan Bauerle Bauerle, who serves as sports, tourism, and event sales manager, West region, for Visit Salt Lake’s sports division, Sports Salt Lake, said the certification struck a chord with him not only because Mesa is close to his hometown, but because he is the father of a child with autism.

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Togetherness Through Team Building

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We also chatted with Vanessa Agee, communications director of Frisco, Colorado , and Heather Johnson, executive director of Visit Dana Point. The venue includes 12 batting bays, a full-service restaurant and bar as well as a beer garden. The total layout of the venue is 46,000 sq.

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6 Types of Event Venues to Wow Attendees

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As the specter of COVID-19 lockdowns fades and the popularity of in-person events continues to gain momentum, events teams are pressured to find memorable and exciting venues to meet attendee expectations. of attendees say the event venue can make or break their experience. Hotel venues save you from the hustle.

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6 Surprising Things You May Not Know About Corporate Team Building

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs combine the common elements of virtually all team building activities—collaboration, communication, leadership and problem solving—with charitable elements that benefit the local community. This training can also help identify “diamonds in the rough.”.

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New Group Focuses on Physical, Mental and Career Health of Meeting Profs

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Energy and Stamina : The physical demands of the event industry—long hours, being on your feet, setting up venues—require good physical fitness. Leadership and Team Building : Physical fitness activities, especially team sports or group exercises, can enhance leadership skills and foster team spirit.

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