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TWT: Monkeypox May Be a Red Herring, Bleisure Booms

Smart Meetings

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the CDC report that the strain which has appeared in several European countries as well as the United Kingdom and now the United States is the milder of two existing strains, both organizations are working to contain the outbreaks that have occurred in the past two weeks.

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Episode 57: Mastering Zoom for Business and Association Events with Sheila Fox from Event In Site

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From serving as Director of Meetings and Membership for the Ohio Cable Telecommunications Association to earning the 2018 President’s Award from the Ohio Lobbying Association—she’s a trusted professional with a proven track record. Click here to listen to the episode.

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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

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We continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and our local health department in terms of recommendations for group gatherings, and also work with the planner to for any requirements specific to their organization. We try to be as flexible as we can with options for social distancing along with outdoor meals and activities.

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[Webinar] The 4 Stages of Event Program Maturity: View Your Organization Through the Lens of the Event Evolution Model

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Mike honed his product and marketing experience with diverse operating roles at some of the nation’s largest technology media, telecommunications and education technology companies. Mike brings to Cvent 15+ years of Marketing and Product Management experience in subscription based technology businesses. Sponsored by: . .

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How This Sustainability Leader Found Purpose In Her Field

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Kimberly Lewis knew she had found her place working an organization that understood “how sustainability, how buildings, how community, how the health of our planet affects us in our everyday lives,” she said. Editor’s note: ? Kimberly Lewis is all about “community building and service.” Green Building Council (USGBC) in 2003.

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The New Economic Significance Study: Making Sense of the Numbers

MeetingsNet

“They tend to stay longer and spend a great deal more,” Sacks said, “this has important implications for visa policy as well as for Open Skies for aviation.” • Meetings supported more jobs than many large manufacturing sectors, including food, auto, and chemicals, as well as the telecommunications and oil and gas extraction industries.

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This 60-year-old technology simply refuses to die

MeetingPool

Despite being almost 60 years old and seemingly overrun by newer, more potent telecommunications technologies, the fax machine is still very much alive and kicking, new research has found.A Fax remains central to many businesses and their operations.