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Smart Moves in Oceanside, Washington, D.C. and More

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Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Destinations International named Hall COO of the organization, beginning in April.

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Smart Moves in Oceanside, Washington, D.C. and More

Smart Meetings

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Destinations International named Hall COO of the organization, beginning in April.

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

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A $216 million expansion was completed in September 2001, almost doubling its size to 2.6 Moscone Center plans to achieve LEED Platinum certification and become the most environmentally sustainable convention center in North America. The waterfront property is best-known as the host of San Diego Comic-Con International each July.

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The Power of PR: How DCI is leveraging the power of media to spotlight the region’s efforts to close the racial entrepreneurship gap

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The fatal shooting of Timothy Thomas, an unarmed Black teenager, by a police officer in 2001 — in the wake of several others — led to four nights of civil unrest. Part of Smith’s growth plan for Journey had been attaining 8(a) certification for government contracts five years ago.

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Deconstructing COVID-19 Compliance & Event Safety With Alan Kleinfeld

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” ” I did meeting planning full time until September 11th, 2001,” he adds. ” “Things like that had been around for a long time; physical safety and security, fire extinguishers, security cameras, elevator certificates, and food compliance with local health codes.

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