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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

“Members tend to walk right by them,” stated Corporate Partnership and Sponsorship Consultant Bruce Rosenthal. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. If you want to increase your revenue and need more, please read on. Sell refund protection.

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Experts: Travel Industry Could Coast Through Recession

Smart Meetings

Oxford Economics’ Savelli explained that during past recessions, room demand overreacted, with sometimes twice as much of a contraction as the economy overall. Executive Exuberance Hospitality business consultant Chris Meyer, CEO of Chris Meyer Global, put the positive outlook of SISO attendees in context.

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Economic Development Week: Advice and Insight from the 40 Under 40 Class of 2023

DCI

Hear some words of wisdom from a few of our winners: Alia Abbas Economic Development Office, City of Toronto and CEO & Founder, Alia Consulting What value do you believe the 40 Under 40 recognition adds to the economic development industry? I plan to use this recognition in my self-branding efforts.

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5 Lessons from the Frontlines of Talent Attraction

DCI

Once I advertised for those motivators, I saw a significant increase in leads and ultimately contracts. When potential recruits are unable to serve, they may still have influence over prospects who can. I learned that most 18–24-year-olds don’t worry about how they will pay for school or how they will find a job.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

A shift from renaming the business services team to the experiences team will better define the consultative role the destination is taking in helping meeting professionals leverage the wide range of assets to enhance meetings. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022.

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The #1 Operational Secret You Need to Simplify Your Business

National Association For Catering ane Events

You can dedicate your time to prospecting, doing client work, launching new products, and other profit-driving activities. When you have a templated contract that auto-sends with the push of a button, you know that your client will receive all of the necessary information at the right time every time. Consult with your team.

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What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Getting a Home Inspection in North Carolina

Redfin

This Redfin article is dedicated to shedding light on the pivotal role of home inspections in North Carolina, offering expert insights to prospective homebuyers and sellers. A pre-sale inspection helps discover leaks and other major issues that might cause contract termination. Why should you get a home inspection in North Carolina?