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Milwaukee’s Baird Center Opens After $456 Million Expansion

The Baird Center’s renovation and expansion is complete and will be an integral part of the Republican National Convention July 15-18.

1 week ago

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The Power of a Story

Helen Bassett, senior vice president of Live and Events for Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal, understands the impact of a good story.

1 week ago

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IMEX Frankfurt 2024 Showcases Industry Growing in Confidence

2 weeks ago

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New Events Venture Group Launched

A Shark Tank for the events industry has been unveiled to connect event entrepreneurs with investors. When a deal is struck, capital and mentorship will help their idea become a reality.

2 weeks ago

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Here’s Why the Skift Meetings Awards Should be Top of Your Business Development List

Entering an award program can sometimes seem like a big undertaking, but take it from us, the benefits can be huge.

2 weeks ago

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Cvent Announces Top Meeting Destinations for 2024

Cvent’s top meeting destinations and top meetings hotel lists offer a valuable image of where corporate America’s is looking to hold its meetings and events.

2 weeks ago

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Meetings Industry Continues Upward Trajectory

April is historically a flat month for the meetings industry. Not this year.

2 weeks ago

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Timothy Glanzer: Elevating by Example 

With more than three decades of experience at MGM Resorts International, Timothy Glanzer, CMP, ventured on his own and created Elevated Meeting Solutions, a full-service event management company.  The experience he garnered in the world of resorts helps him as an entrepreneur.

2 weeks ago

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CWT Meetings & Events Top Exec Departs as AmEx Acquisition Looms

3 weeks ago

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Does Remote Work Make Less of an Impact on the Environment?

Many meeting and event professionals work from home. Climate benefits are associated with not commuting to an office, but home setups aren’t the most environmentally friendly.

3 weeks ago