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I Journeyed from Curious to CEM Certified and Never Looked Back
By Rita F. Mitchell, CTSM, CEM, CME | Assistant Marketing Services Manager | Shurtape Technologies, LLC More than a decade ago, while working for a Fortune 500 company within the trade show, exhibits, and event management department, a vendor mentioned the CEM...
Post-Con Survey Redo
Asking the right questions on surveys is the key to collecting actionable data. The post-con survey is key to measuring the success of your event and planning for the future, but planners continue to find it a challenge to get participants to respond. Unless you...
Reasons Your Attendees Will Love the Richmond Region
Meeting attendees might enjoy a stroll and shopping in downtown Ashland, one of the seven distinct localities that comprise the Richmond Region. American Express named Richmond, Virginia one of the top five U.S. cities experiencing the fastest growth in business...
A Season of Surprises: Why Winter Meetings Shine in South Bend Mishawaka
The vibrant, rapidly growing South Bend and Mishawaka make for a meeting planner’s ideal destination, at any time of year. Winter in South Bend Mishawaka brings a special kind of magic—and savvy planners are taking note. From sparkling riverfront views to intimate...
Plan, Gather, and Launch: OKC’s 2026 Kickoff Meetings at Parkside
Downtown Oklahoma City, anchored by the convention center and adjacent Scissortail Park, is a connected, walkable, energizing place to meet. Step confidently into 2026 in Oklahoma City—where meetings aren’t just easy to plan; they’re energizing to attend. In the heart...
Meet at Marina Bay Sands, a Destination Shaping the Future of Business Events
The future looks bright at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, a MICE events leader. Marina Bay Sands Singapore is a venue that’s innovating as fast as you are. Beyond versatile facilities and luxurious accommodations, Marina Bay Sands maintains its position as Asia’s...




