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How the Events Industry Is Coming Together Amid COVID-19

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Despite the large economic hit the meetings sector is dealing with due to coronavirus, industry professionals, venues, and organizations have still found ways to support one another and their communities. Earlier this week, close to 11,000 industry professionals came together for Global Meetings Industry Day: Virtual.

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Expos Returning to Philadelphia After Labor Contract Changes

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Now that there’s a deal in place with most—but not all—of the labor unions that work the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Philadelphia facility is starting to win back some business. “This meant that, despite a successful meeting in 2007, AIHA would not reconsider Philadelphia.” Left on the Sidelines.

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Conference Circuit: Studying Society

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The American Sociological Association ’s 113th Annual Meeting begins this weekend in Philadelphia. More than 5,000 researchers, educators, practitioners, decision-makers, and students involved in the scientific study of society will make their way to Philadelphia this week to share knowledge and new directions in research and practice.

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Digital Content Next Offers Support to Nonprofit News Organizations

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That’s why a new effort by a trade group associated with the business side of the online news industry makes a lot of sense. Knight Foundation , will offer full, complementary, two-year memberships to 10 emerging nonprofit news organizations. Digital Content Next (DCN), with the help of a $156,250 grant from the John S.

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Best Benefit Ever: Quality Assurance

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The Architectural Glass and Metal Association (AGMA), a trade association serving glazing contractors in the Greater Philadelphia area, has introduced a new benefit that offers members both a customized Quality Management System (QMS) and a Quality Assurance Program (QAP). What is it?

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Conference Circuit: Higher Learning

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Around 5,500 student affairs professionals from around the globe are headed to San Antonio to be inspired and to hear from industry leaders on topics relevant to their campuses. Organization: NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. More than 5,000 attendees are expected in San Antonio, Texas. Venue: Henry B.

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Marketing Resources for Associations and Small Businesses

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The organizations and consultants below offer a variety of materials including books, blogs, webinars and consulting that have inspired me to think differently about marketing. They also have editions covering Baltimore and Philadelphia. Here are some good marketing resources for your association or professional services firm.

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