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ASAE Calls on Congress to Help Associations
More than 4,000 organizations have signed a letter to congressional leaders asking for $25 billion in aid for associations, says ASAE, as it outlines strategies for additional action.
Renegotiating Contracts for Fall Events
As planners look ahead to the fall, one member of the PCMA Catalyst community shares bumps he’s encountered in trying to rework event contracts, plus offers options to consider.
A New Chapter in Networking: The Eventprofs Book Club
Inspired by Convening Leaders 2019, event professional Jillian Cardinal launched The Eventprofs Book Club to keep connections — and thought-provoking conversations — going between meetings
Survey Results: How Is COVID-19 Changing the Business Events Industry?
Full results of the PCMA Convene survey conducted the first week in April among more than 1,000 event organizers and 500-plus suppliers reveal that both groups have similar expectations when it comes to potential attendees’ appetite for travel once the worst of the pandemic is over.
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.
Webinar Participants Offer Tips on Dealing With the New Normal
Sara Ross turned the tables during her “Conquer the Fear: Adapting to the New Normal” webinar, asking participants to share their own for work-from-home strategies and ways of dealing with stress during the COVID-19 crisis.
Are Risk-Free Cancellation Policies a Good Idea?
The PCMA Catalyst community shares opinions on post-COVID-19 cancellation policies.
What Event Organizers Can Learn From a Beer Tour Company About Virtual Education
Conferences aren’t the only events happening in home offices during the COVID-19 self-isolation. With bars closed, City Brew Tours is bringing beer how-to and tastings to the couch.
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.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
A Full Day from Your Couch: Take Yoga Classes, Watch Sunsets, and Sing Along to Late-Night Concerts
Are you missing the opportunities to discover new places and meet new people? CVBs, hotels, restaurants, and event organizers are working to give people a taste of what makes them unique — no packing required.