Social Impact
Convention Centers Continue to Serve Communities
During the pandemic — and now hurricane season — convention centers are providing their spaces and meals to local populations in need.
How Will Our Future, Post-Pandemic Cities Take Shape?
Some initiatives are pointing the way to greener, healthier, more resilient — and more equitable — cities.
Go LIVE Together Reaches Fundraising Milestone and Creates Toolkit
The coalition advocating for the protection of the events industry announced it has raised more than $500,000 and has drawn up a letter for industry members to sign to demonstrate support.
Inaugural Black Birders Week Sparks Additional Initiatives
A weeklong digital event created in response to a racist encounter has led to more efforts to expand opportunities for people of color in the conservation field.
Virtual Pride Events Will Focus on Black Lives Matter
Organizers of Pride virtual events this month say the social unrest and protests over the deaths of George Floyd and other Black people by the police will be an important part of their message and programs.
National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals Chairman: ‘Our Nation Is at Odds’
Jason Dunn used the current historic moment of social unrest to spotlight how the economic fallout from COVID-19 has pushed off to the side the industry’s diversity efforts.
COVID-19 Response: Getting Food to the People Who Need It
How the events industry is providing nourishment to those who are helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic and to those who are hurting because of it.
Event Venues Are Caring for the Ill and Helping the Helpers
How convention centers, other event venues, and hotels are stepping up to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
Feeding the Front Lines and Food Insecure During COVID-19
Caterers across the U.S. are helping keep health-care workers and the most vulnerable populations fed.
A Life-Saving Pivot During the COVID-19 Crisis
As hospitals in some major U.S. cities near the brink of capacity, businesses across the event industry spectrum — including tent-rental companies like Alexander Party Rentals — are quickly realizing that they can step up to help.
Food Recovery Efforts Are Always on the Menu
Venues and food-service businesses don’t just think about food recovery efforts in a time of crisis. But here are standout examples of how some are helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where to Donate Unused Event Materials After Cancellations
Have items — like T-shirts and tote bags — that have been produced for an event that has been canceled due to COVID-19? The nonprofit Good360 can put them to good use.