GrowthZone

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Pearland Chamber launched a metaverse-style workforce development site, WorkinPearland.com. Workers travel into Pearland but even more leave the city they live in for a job. The comprehensive job board and workforce resource center is a virtual immersive and interactive website.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 28, 2013

The biggest surprises: Despite having a population of just 3,788 and a total of just six hotels, National Harbor, Maryland, a mixed-use development near Washington, DC, whose first phase was completed in 2008, ranked 26th on the list in its first appearance. (In In comparison, the much larger Maryland city of Baltimore came in 25th.)

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Associations Now

JANUARY 3, 2014

Is there a way associations can make sure they are living up to current attendee and exhibitor expectations and developing new audiences at the same time? Today the tradeshow, which is invitation-only for exhibitors, has expanded beyond its original location in Long Beach, California, to include New York City and Las Vegas as well.

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Associations Now

JULY 3, 2013

Two other small groups met in Atlanta and Long Beach, California. I think associations should see that as a positive development. (She also set up a Google+ community for the group in advance.) I met with a group in Washington, DC, hosted by Elizabeth Engel, CAE, CEO and chief strategist of Spark Consulting.

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Associations Now

JULY 25, 2014

I spent a few days up on Long Beach Island in New Jersey earlier this week. Recognizing the importance and appeal of community service projects to meeting planners, some destinations and CVBs have taken the initiative and started offering their own programs to develop these volunteer projects.

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ChatterBachs

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

I was able to interview David Serino (@GammetGuy) regarding the development of and vision for this event. I spoke with Jennifer, and she was somewhat surprised and excited that Loudoun beat out the likes of Orlando, Long Beach, Chicago, and Sonoma for this inaugural event.

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