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‘Smart Cities’ Leaders forum closes with great success

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of Viet Nam in the Hong Kong SAR and also Professor Hu Shao Ming, Herman, SBS, JP, Deputy, the 12th/13th National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China and Chairman, Ryoden Development Ltd., Followed by addresses from Pham Binh Dam, Consulate-General of the S.R

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Around the World, Associations Express Support for Ukraine Counterparts

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Instead, the organizing committee was forced to cancel due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a statement (translated), the association said “…The Organizing Committee of the Conference has decided to hold the Conference after our confident victory, and the contributions collected to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Lighting up the tourism sector: Cape Town talks long-term solutions

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Speakers included Cape Town Tourism CEO, Enver Duminy ; the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth Alderman James Vos ; and Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councilor Beverley van Reenen. In 2022, the rolling blackouts were conservatively estimated to cost the country at least R15 billion.

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Eduardo Conrado and Elaine Mendoza nominated to join Southwest Airlines’ Board of Directors

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Conrado and Mendoza are being considered to succeed current Board members John Denison and Nancy Loeffler who have announced they will not stand for re-election to the Board. Conrado is the President of Ascension, the nation’s largest non-profit health system. billion technology budget and oversaw multiple organizations.

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The Right Place at the Right Time

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Months earlier, when the volunteers who make up the event’s planning committee began to talk about the 2021 tournament, they weren’t sure that holding the event was even possible, she said. A lot of people didn’t feel safe and we wanted to take a stand, and say, ‘We are here. A Perfect Fit? Rhanee Palma. Anti-Hate, Pro-Oakland.

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SEARCH Foundation: By Event Profs, For Event Profs

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“SEARCH Foundation actually stands for Special Event Assistance Relief and Crisis Help”, Kate explains. “So anyone in the industry that has a catastrophic illness, an accident, a loss of any kind, can apply for funds directly from SEARCH” Patrick actually heads up the crisis relief committee.

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Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

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State Senator Toni Atkins, California’s first openly gay senate president, led the effort, naming the new bill the BRIDGE Project, standing for “Building and Reinforcing Inclusive, Diverse, Gender-Supportive Equality.” The organization also worked with its local conference committee to support three Orlando-based charities.