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MeetingPlay and Aventri Merge as First Big Event Tech Deal of 2022

Smart Meetings

New CEO Eric Lochner, who was previously president and CEO of Steele Compliance Solutions, saw the combination as a benefit for meeting professionals looking for seamless solutions. “We He will remain with the company in an executive role. Former Aventri CEO Jim Sharpe will remain a shareholder and advisor to the new company.

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Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game

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Andrew Luan started ExperienceFirst Walking Tours in the wake of the 2008 financial crash. Andrew put together a tour for his friend centered around the 2008 crisis. Walking Tours for Groups When it comes to meetings, walking tours can provide a host of benefits. It’s also benefitting your employees and making them feel valued.”

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Diversity In Events 2021 With William S. Matthews

Endless Events

In 2008, he launched his very own event planning business, RSVP with Will. But when you’re about ten years too late, I wonder why didn’t you do this possible when the US elected its first Black president back in 2008. Sarah asks William what kind of events truly benefited from diverse thought leaders.

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Industry Advocacy During A Pandemic

Endless Events

In 2008, the financial crisis was equally huge, just without the global impact of the current pandemic. The benefit is that it gives you the ability to scale up or down”, adds Shawn. However, COVID-19 is far from being the first challenge our industry has faced. Navigating Hybrid.

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Portland’s Most Livable City Designation Reflects Steps to Ensure Public Safety

Smart Meetings

Those efforts led to the convention center to being the first in the United States to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, rising up to LEED Silver level in 2008 and then leveling up to Platinum—the highest level of certification. We think all conventions can benefit from this.”.

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One10 Prioritizes Volunteering with Common Good Day Employee Benefit

One10 Marketing

The Community Food Pantry was born in 2008 with one shelf of non-perishable food items. ” The post One10 Prioritizes Volunteering with Common Good Day Employee Benefit appeared first on One10. She was so inspired, she kept going back and every Sunday, she is a loyal volunteer.

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Business Lessons from the Greatest Comeback in NFL History

Best Corporate Events

Roy Charette, a leader in the fields of team building and professional development training, and managing partner at Best Corporate Events, cites the example of the 2008 NBA champion Boston Celtics. “In When they all came to the Celtics in 2008 and won the championship, every one of them had lower average points per game.

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