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DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies

ADMEI

The Ripple Effect of DMC Activities When we think of economic drivers, industries like manufacturing or technology often come to mind. Infrastructure Development : The influx of high-profile events often leads to improvements in local infrastructure, benefiting residents long after the events conclude.

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Carpocalypse: How to Prepare for Rental Car and Rideshare Price Surge

Smart Meetings

Chip manufacturers largely switched from making auto chips to making the kind that were in demand mid-pandemic, like those that power laptops, cell phones, home appliances and gaming systems. If a new driving job or unemployment benefits are paying the same or more, why return to rideshares? The Workaround.

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Hybrid: Two Strategies, One Powerful Marketing Product

Smart Meetings

As the world opens up and Covid restrictions are lifted, we will not return to business as we knew it before, largely because of lessons we learned about the benefits of communicating digitally. Leverage VR to take attendees beyond a product demonstration and create a product experience.

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Incentive Lessons from SITE

Smart Meetings

Gregg explained the definitions and the differences—hard power refers to the tangible financial benefits and promoting company policy that can increase by “dangling the carrot” of desirable incentive rewards, while “soft power” is a more humanitarian approach to incentives.

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Incentive Lessons from SITE

Smart Meetings

Gregg explained the definitions and the differences—hard power refers to the tangible financial benefits and promoting company policy that can increase by “dangling the carrot” of desirable incentive rewards, while “soft power” is a more humanitarian approach to incentives.

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10 Major South Carolina Industries to Consider if You’re Working in or Moving to the State

Redfin

South Carolina major industries include manufacturing, tourism, and technology, making it ideal for both job seekers and homebuyers. BMW operates a significant automotive manufacturing plant in Greer, while Michelin North Americas headquarters in Greenville supports tire production and distribution.

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10 Major Connecticut Industries to Consider if You’re Working in or Moving to the State

Redfin

Major industries in Connecticut have helped the state establish a reputation as a hub for innovation, manufacturing, and finance. Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky Aircraft are global leaders in aerospace manufacturing, while General Dynamics Electric Boat specializes in submarine production.