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New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Hits Record-level Clean Up

Smart Meetings

The program is a partnership among 25 organizations, including New Orleans & Company, the city of New Orleans, Grounds Krewe and Can Manufacturers Institute. I think you’re going to continue to see more and more of the groups stepping up, self-regulating and making decisions that are more environmentally friendly.”

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British Airways and Virgin Atlantic CEOs to speak at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024

Travel Daily Media

Taking place 15-16 May 2024, Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 will see representation from the global aerospace, energy, manufacturing, finance and investment sectors, alongside regulators, academia and government departments, come together for two days of networking, demonstrations and insight sharing.

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Industry Mourns Passing of Chris Wehking

Convene by PCMA

As an executive in the medical meetings sector, Chris also helped PCMA remain in the forefront of medical events, sharing his knowledge of the latest regulations and codes that have had an impact on those events.”. Wehking also advocated for event professionals to get a seat at the executive table at their organizations. “By

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The Impact of New Compliance Regulations on Pharma Speaker Programs

BCD Meetings & Events

In response to HHS-OIG’s November 2020 Special Fraud Alert on speaker programs, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has updated its Code on Interactions with Health Care Professionals, which will take effect on January 1, 2022.

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Delta Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 10s

Business Traveler USA

However, the aircraft has yet to be approved by regulators, and Boeing is facing a December deadline to get the government’s go-ahead. The order is another boost for the aircraft manufacturer, which has faced troubles with both its 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner deliveries. million flight hours.

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A Sweet Meet for the American Association of Candy Technologists

Convene by PCMA

The beginnings of the American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) date back to 1947, when candy makers attended the Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) Conference. It’s all because of — or, if you’ve got a real sweet tooth, you can blame it on — candy technologists. Sugarcoated Sessions.

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Sky’s the Limit at Pyrotechnics Convention

Convene by PCMA

Fast forward to 1948, when seven fireworks manufacturing companies established the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) to address regulations and industry-wide issues. Historians think fireworks were introduced in China in the second century B.C. to ward off evil spirits.