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Washington State Legislation Would Exempt Nonprofits from New Sales Tax on Live Presentations
A new retail sales tax on events is drawing concern from the association community. Here is what’s at stake and how you can make your voice heard. A new Washington State retail sales tax on live presentations is raising concerns across the association community, and a...
Where Innovation and Inspiration Meet
With modern venues, mountain views, and a downtown rich with experiences, Denver sets the stage for meetings that feel anything but ordinary. There’s something different about meeting in Denver. It could be the 300 sunny days per year that make the city feel...
6 Planning Habits That Hold Events Back (And What to Do Instead)
Every new event is an opportunity for new thinking. The start of a new show cycle — it’s when event planning teams are feeling empowered with knowledge from the past event, unbound by constraints, and optimistic about all that’s possible. Unfortunately, however, it’s...
People on the Move
Lance Hornecker, CMP, CMMFirst Hospitality has added Lance Hornecker, CMP, CMM, as managing director of global sales. He brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the role, including serving as president of the MPI Georgia Chapter. Hornecker will lead global...
Seal the Deal: Your Blueprint for Event Sales Success
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Exhibition industry professionals understand that the ability to drive expo and event sales can make or break an organization’s success. Whether you’re looking to refine your sales approach, overcome...
An Association’s Move Into Mobile Learning
The International Carwash Association supports a booming industry. So it needed a way to get a growing and busy workforce up to speed fast. In recent years, the International Carwash Association (ICA), has entered “good problem to have” territory. The growth of...
