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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Corporate meetings, seminars, and retreats. SMERF (Social, Military, Educational, Religious, Fraternal). Government meetings and events. Planning meetings and events for government contractors or federal groups, for example, requires a vastly different skill set that planning destination weddings.

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When It Comes to Taking Sustainable Action, Peer Pressure Works

Convene by PCMA

IslandWood is an environmental nonprofit on Bainbridge Island in Washington state that hosts residential educational programs for young students as well as corporate meetings and retreats. The two most successful ways to motivate change were by offering financial incentives and, at the top of the list, social comparison.

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Sign of the Times? GE Sells its Famed Training Facility

MeetingsNet

Changes in the work environment and in the next generation’s mindset mean that in-person corporate meetings must be different—but still must happen. In addition to online training, GE will now hold more regional meetings at hotels and other venues that are near the company’s production facilities around the country.

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19 Austin Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love

Bizzaboo

Films are still showcased at the Theatre to this day, but it’s also available for private events ranging from fundraiser galas to concert performances to corporate meetings. The Crenshaw Room, with its large windows and gorgeous nature views, is perfect for staff retreats, training seminars, and general corporate meetings.

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Vail – Event Season Never Sleeps

Gavel International

It offers a full-service golf shop, group and corporate outings, professional instruction, launch monitor, driving range, practice area, club storage, golf swing analysis, and more. Vail offers a diversity of cultural and educational activities suited for both locals and guests. Arts and Culture. Attractions.

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Memorable Meetings in Abundant Sunshine and the Natural Beauty of Phoenix

Gavel International

Riders often learn about the local flora, fauna, and history of the area from knowledgeable guides, adding an educational component to the experience. What are your meeting objectives? Some examples: Many company retreats are designed to improve productivity and “refocus” employees’ efforts.

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Big Sky Bozeman MT

Gavel International

All attendees should be educated about the responsible use of fire, including cigarettes. What are your meeting objectives? Some examples: Many company retreats are designed to improve productivity and ” refocus” employees’ efforts. Regardless of the time of year, fire and nature don’t mix.