Do Phones Belong in Meetings? There’s No Black-or-White Answer
Author Liza Kindred says that phones should be put away during meetings, but only sometimes. She offers recommendations on how to embrace the technology.
What Amazon’s HQ2 Search Means for Business Events Industry
After a hotly contested, year-long search for a second base, the e-commerce giant announced two new homes. What can event organizers take away from Amazon’s RFP process?
How to Help Those Affected by California Wildfires
PCMA Education Foundation collecting donations to assist members of business events industry community.
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