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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

Are you tired of talking to your cat about your passion for public speaking? Do you dream of standing in front of a crowd, captivating them with your words, and getting paid big bucks for it? Well, my friend, you're in luck. In this article, I'm going to show you how...

How Boards Can Adapt in the AI Era

The technology has brought big changes to associations’ industries. But the response needs to address more than AI. AI is here to stay. Time to change everything you know about how your board operates? The question is a little facetious. But only a little. After all,...

From Member Signals to Value: How AI Helps Associations Stay Relevant

Members reveal what they need through every interaction. AI can help associations act on that information and deliver personalized experiences.  Members have more ways than ever to get answers, education, and connection. They can search online, ask an AI tool, follow...

Five Ways to Build Legacy Into Your Next Event

Destination Canada’s Legacy & Impact Study provides the most comprehensive evidence yet that events create lasting economic, social, and environmental impact. Photo courtesy Hubert Kang. Historically, the business events industry has measured success in headcounts...
Pirates and Poachers Persist

Pirates and Poachers Persist

Room block poachers, pirates, and scammers are consistent sources of frustration for those in the business events industry. Room block poachers/pirates/scammers have been around, it seems, forever. Maybe the only break the industry has gotten from these scammers was...

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Exciting Reasons to Meet in Richmond, Virginia

Exciting Reasons to Meet in Richmond, Virginia

Dynamic, inclusive, and growing: The Richmond Region is the right choice for your next meeting or convention. Meeting planners are discovering what industry leaders and innovators already know: Exciting things are happening in Richmond, Virginia. Named one of the top...

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