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Indy Airport Spotlights Diverse Artists With Disabilities
A ceremony this Spring at the Indianapolis International Airport kicked off the second annual exhibit at the airport of art works by diverse artists and creatives with disabilities in Indiana. The exhibit, done through a partnership with the Indiana Association of...
How Trade Associations Stay Optimistic
Despite plenty of uncertainty, a new survey says trade-group execs remain positive, thanks to efforts to move beyond advocacy. These might be complicated times domestically and globally, but trade associations feel like they’re well-equipped to handle them. The 2024...
In Baton Rouge, Weave 300 Years of History Into Your Meeting
Groups can dine, imbibe, and even bowl at Red Stick Social, a funky industrial event space in Baton Rouge’s Mid City neighborhood. Perched on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Louisiana’s capital city is brimming with historic venues, providing event...
Yolanda Simmons Battle | PCMA Member Spotlight
Discussing mental health with PCMA Member Yolanda Simmons Battle, Associate Director, Meetings and Events, American Psychological Association Can you share a little about why you think prioritizing mental health is important in the business events industry? Having...
Association Creates AI-Powered “Virtual Member”
APMP’s tool is engineered to respond to members’ queries—and allay fears about what AI will do to their profession. An association has created an AI-powered “cognitive neural entity” to serve as a virtual member providing support for its members. The American Proposal...
Value Based Selling and CEIR Research: A Key Combination
By Dan Cole | Senior Director, Exposition Sales | AVIXA Originally published on CEIR.org I have been fortunate to work in the trade show industry for 25 years. My approach to selling sponsorships and exhibit spaces has been shaped by years of experience, challenges,...





