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Big Raise Coming for Foodservice Workers at Orlando’s C.C.

MeetingsNet

With Unite Here Local 737’s nearly 800 workers at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center threatening to strike since the end of 2022, a tentative contract agreement was reached on January 24 between the union and Sodexo, the foodservice provider at the facility. Vote ‘No’ to Disney’s contract proposal on February 2 and 3!”

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Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program

Convene by PCMA

Nearly all the conference presentations came directly from the association’s call for proposals, Mesmer said during a presentation she made at PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2024 in January. 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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Creating A Budgeting Plan For Your Next Event

Alcor Mice

Knowing your industry and its current trends can help you better understand the expectations and demands of your prospective clients. Venue sourcing has also been made much more convenient with the availability of electronic requests for proposals (eRFP). This is the stage where you start making the important decisions.

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8 Things You Need To Do Before Creating An Event

Alcor Mice

At this stage, you should also start requesting proposals and quotations from your prospective vendors. As the event day approaches, it’s time to start booking your vendors and signing contracts. Once you’ve done this, go down the list and further break down the needs from each of these departments. BOOK YOUR VENDORS.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

Eventtia

Define the purpose of your event This can range from attracting a specific number of customers to your store to converting prospects into loyal customers. Reach out to potential partners and influencers with a clear and enticing proposal. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract.

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Event Planning Template: Your Timeline, Budget, and Checklist

Eventtia

Create a shortlist and negotiate with talents Create written contracts (make sure not to miss any details) Secure promotional details (bio, headshot, session draft, etc.) Create a shortlist of prospective sponsors and then create well-written sponsorship proposals for each (keep them personalized if possible.)

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Connecting Flights: Virtual Interlining Benefits and How to Seize Them

AltexSoft Travel

However, the contract doesn’t cover all nuances of interlining, so many other things have to be formalized separately. Other factors also prevent carriers from understanding their financial prospects. Of course, we don’t propose that you design an interline algorithm on your own. Bilateral agreements.