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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...

McCormick Place Meetings: 2026 News and Updates

As expectations for events continue to rise, McCormick Place is evolving to meet them with expanded offerings across sustainability, experience design, and community engagement.  As meeting and event professionals plan for 2026 and beyond, Chicago remains a top-tier...

Colaborar ya no es opcional: es la nueva ventaja competitiva de la industria MICE

Autor: Marcela Torres | Gerente Marketing y Comunicación, PCMA LATAM | Hoy, la colaboración se ha vuelto clave para crecer y también una forma de enviar un mensaje claro a la comunidad: no competimos, sumamos; no crecemos juntos, multiplicamos. En la industria de...

América Latina región clave para el turismo de cruceros

Autor:  Laura María González | Director of Business Development, The Tourism Lab | Socia PCMA Cuando pensamos en cómo continuar diversificando itinerarios y creando experiencias memorables, América Latina entra de manera natural en la conversación. Es una región...

CEM Spotlight on Barrt Killengrey, CEM

Barrt Killengrey, CEM currently serves as Event Director for Informa. As a dedicated business-to-business (B2B) professional with 25+ years of experience in various event project management initiatives, he is versatile, flexible and adaptable with a consultative...

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How to Achieve an Aligned Board

How to Achieve an Aligned Board

Size and term limits matter, but two experts suggest that good governance involves paying attention to power imbalances.  Why do association boards struggle? There are a lot of culprits people point to: the board’s too large, or too small. Or it term-limits great...

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A City on the Rise

A City on the Rise

Kansas City embraces the spotlight as a top-tier venue for meetings and events.   Maybe it’s because the Kansas City Chiefs have won the Super Bowl three times this decade and their star tight end is engaged to the world’s biggest pop star. Or maybe it’s because...

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Autumn on the Lake: Meetings with a Seasonal Glow

Autumn on the Lake: Meetings with a Seasonal Glow

Fall on Chicago’s North Shore brings brilliant foliage, lakefront views, and the perfect backdrop for unforgettable meetings. Chicago’s North Shore shines brightest in the fall. With Lake Michigan as a backdrop and the Chicago Botanic Garden awash in October foliage,...

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