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Destinations Make Diversity and Inclusion a Strategic Priority

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” An example of the CVB’s D&I efforts for the American Council of the Blind’s upcoming summer meeting was mentioned in an article posted on MeetingsNet.com earlier this week. In March, the Meet Minneapolis Board approved the formation of the Diversity and Multicultural Action Committee and adopted a policy statement on D&I.

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Conference Circuit: 2014?s Events in Review

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The American Psychological Association , for example, took advantage of social media by assembling a dedicated Student Twitter Team to maximize event coverage during and after the festivities. The conference was held in Minneapolis, one of the healthiest and fittest cities in the country.

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Obama Military-Surplus Rule Change Draws Mixed Response

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The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, for example, told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that the change will provide a more structured process for procuring military-type equipment, but that the real solution to the problem is better training for cops on interacting with community residents. .” Louis Post-Dispatch.

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Lessons in Event Planning From a Rock Concert

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There were two opening acts before the headliner, but Dan Deacon, who immediately preceded Arcade Fire, was a great example of how one person can really engage a crowd and get them even more excited for what’s to come. Choose the right opening act. Perhaps it’s a smaller session for VIPs where they can ask questions.