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New Orleans is a city where culture runs deep and the energy of the crowd is as vibrant as its rich history. 🎺✨ Our own Rich Vallaster III, CEM, DES brought back not just beignets and blues but invaluable insights from the @NSBA Conference for Public Education Leaders. Here are three takeaways for event professionals looking to make the most out of their host cities: 1️⃣ Destination Matters: Choose a city that beckons not just you, but also your attendees AND their families. A destination worth the travel. 2️⃣ Merge Event with Experience: Blur the lines between event spaces and city streets. Plan activities that splash the local colors into your event palette. 3️⃣ Leave a Positive Footprint: Whether through service or advocacy, ensure your event leaves a lasting positive legacy in the city. Want to catch these tips in action? 🎥 Watch Rich’s latest video for on-the-ground insights and strategies to elevate your next event! #EventProfs #IndustryInsights #EventPlanning

“Efforts such as art installations and design innovation are not just about events but are becoming part of the fabric of the community. This continues to push the future of convention centers as flexible, multi-functional spaces that foster engagement and appeal to both industry professionals and tourists alike.” - John Page, Regional Vice President, Convention Centers - ASM Global

A coastal destination instantly enhances any meeting, but careful planning can ensure that you make the most of your event in the Fort Myers area. Begin by asking: - Does your venue take full advantage of the beautiful scenery? - What sorts of activities will give your attendees a true sense of place and purpose? - How can your DMO help? To help answer these questions and more, Skift Meetings partnered with Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods https://hubs.li/Q02wFFqJ0

What is an Official Plan? It is a long-range planning document that sets out goals, objectives, and policies to guide growth and development in a municipality, and directs how land in a municipality should be used. Land use planning policies are complex and can include many aspects, from where and what types of housing are permitted, to the kinds of retail or industry that are needed, to what type of services are required to support the residents of a municipality. My Planning Team at the Town of Essex, Ontario, in collaboration with our planning consultant WSP in Canada, is hosting three (3) Open Houses to present and review the Town's Draft New Official Plan. Our Official Plan is intended to fulfill certain planning objectives over the next 25 years and is guided by the following principles: o Building on our Agricultural Strengths o Leveraging our Location for Employment o Elevating our Unique Communities o Achieving a Sustainable and Resilient Town If you are a resident, landowner, business, or tenant in the Town of Essex (Essex Centre, Harrow, McGregor, Colchester, Gesto, and everything in between!), please consider dropping in to one of the Open Houses or reviewing the information on our Project Webpage. Your Community. Your Vision.

Really looking forward to this, and thanks for inviting me Haines Watts Leicester Limited and Shazin Tayub. Plenty to talk about: family investment companies, cryptocurrency and yesterday’s Budget and how that can affect businesses. #LeicesterBusinessFestival #crypto #Budget2024

Building Bridges: The Transformative Benefits of Joining as an Exhibitor at the 26th International Families and Fathers Conference In a world where connection is key, the 26th International Families and Fathers Conference offers exhibitors a unique opportunity to be more than just participants—you become bridge builders. This isn’t just about setting up a booth; it’s about fostering relationships, expanding your reach, and making an impact that resonates long after the event ends.

I really believe that offering yourself fractionally is an amazing opportunity for both yourself and the business you are supporting. I get to learn about new industries and products - variety is the spice of life. Businesses get me for a fraction of the cost - what could be better than that. Today I am working with Glimpse of the Future for Phil Shatz. He hosts these amazing events where you get to network in the #construction industry and learn about some amazing real-world case studies. All in bite-sized 15 minute chunks. An homage to L&D. In fact, the next event is on Tuesday and there are still tickets available. You can choose the In-person event at The Little Ship Club in London or, if you can't make it to the big smoke, you can join virtually and bring your own packed lunch. See more information here, and also join the free community to keep up to date with Glimpse in 2025: https://lnkd.in/dJHj_pZa Even if you don't float about in the Construction industry, it's an interesting event and an amazing venue. See you there? P.S. Because I am in the know I might be able to get you a good seat, and point you in the direction of some discounted tickets.

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“As director of production, I want to make sure that the work we're doing is tapping into wherever and whoever we can to support local infrastructure and resources, making sure we're creating opportunities for people to build a viable career in the events industry, in the north of England and the Bradford district.” The organising team behind Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture will produce 3,500 days’ worth of events and activities over the next 12 months. Ben Pugh, head of production at Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, talks about RISE, Bradford 2025’s launch event, and what he is looking forward to the most... https://lnkd.in/ej5umdZr #EventProfs #Events #EventsIndustry