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DNA Products has announced that the wildly popular "Forward My Meeting" iPhone application has surpassed 30,000 meetings successfully forwarded. Users applaud the simplicity and ease of use, and super fast customer support.

Mechdyne Corporation announces Meeting Canvas, a collaborative meeting tool that allows users to connect into and actively participate in a collective meeting, no matter where they may be at the time--quickly, easily and securely.

IML Australia, a specialist in the provision of interactive event technology and global leader in harnessing audience insight, has been selected as a State Finalist for New South Wales in the prestigious MEA 2012 Industry Awards...

American Furniture Rentals, the parent company of AFR Event Furnishings®, is pleased to announce the acquisition of AGILE Tradeshow Furnishings. AGILE is one of the industry's leading providers of trade show furniture rental.

As webcasting changes the event and meeting planning industry, P&V Enterprises is forging ahead on the cutting edge of this new technology with its clients.

Kristin Kurie, President of the Charleston, SC-based Wilderman Group announced the appointment of William Owen as General Manager at the year-old multi-use 30,000-square-foot Gastonia Conference Center in Gastonia, NC.

The publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events held in the South, presented LeGrand Center with a 2012 New or Renovated Meeting Site Award.

The independent 5-star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington has announced record revenue for its conferences and events sector hitting just under £4 million, the highest figure reported by the hotel in five years.

The Convention Industry Council presented one of its first-ever Young Professional Pacesetter Awards to Sarah Vining, Board Associate of The International Association of Conference Centers – The Americas.

A compilation of 78 reasons from meeting planners and event specialists from across the United States on the importance and significance of meetings.

Meeting planners can earn complimentary Apple products, space rentals, upgrades and more when they reserve this Oakland meeting venue in advance for events occurring before December 31, 2013.

(i)May 15, 2012(/i) – Mount Laurel, NJ - Wyndham Philadelphia-Mount Laurel is pleased to announce that it has achieved a 3 Green Key rating through the Green Key Eco-Rating Program.

Thursday May 3rd, 2012 JPdL officially announce new branding and website launch

Attendees at the annual American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) conference in Denver easily manage and personalize their conference experience using the EventPilot Conference app with advanced keyword filtering and schedule synchronization

AIBTM announced today that a new specialty area called Future Events Experience will debut at AIBTM 2012, Reed Travel Exhibitions’ premiere provider for the U.S. meetings, incentive, business travel and events industry.

The Spanish version of the successful web application is now live and ready to use.

Stylish Property Caters to Business, Small Group and Upscale Leisure Travel Needs

Visitors can discover all kinds of tradeshow-related products, services, companies and organizations... just by staring at the wall

Meetings & Conventions magazine has awarded the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau a 2011 Gold Service Award for outstanding service to meeting professionals. This is the 23rd time the MTCVB has received the honor.

Columbia Cliff Villas Hotel Named Among 2013 Top 3 Hotels in Oregon For Meetings & Events (With Less Than 200 Rooms) By Northwest Meetings & Events Magazine

Debuting in July, it’s FREE for professional planners in U.S. & Canada

CivicWeb is an automated web portal that makes open government an attainable and easy to manage goal for local governments.

DNA Products has announced that the wildly popular "Forward My Meeting" iPhone application has surpassed 30,000 meetings successfully forwarded. Users applaud the simplicity and ease of use, and super fast customer support.

New website takes aim at crime and encourages community participation. A one stop shop for Community Events, Meetings, Youth Activities, Resources and more.

Mechdyne Corporation announces Meeting Canvas, a collaborative meeting tool that allows users to connect into and actively participate in a collective meeting, no matter where they may be at the time--quickly, easily and securely.

IML Australia, a specialist in the provision of interactive event technology and global leader in harnessing audience insight, has been selected as a State Finalist for New South Wales in the prestigious MEA 2012 Industry Awards...

Senior Planners Industry Network to Celebrate Across North...

American Furniture Rentals, the parent company of AFR Event Furnishings®, is pleased to announce the acquisition of AGILE Tradeshow Furnishings. AGILE is one of the industry's leading providers of trade show furniture rental.

The Holiday Inn Philadlephia South Swedesboro is the Premiere hotel in the area offering comfortable and modern guest room accomodations for the business or lesisure traveler. Our Banquet facilities are excellent for meetings and weddings.

BIG Badges delivers an effective event badging solution for on-site production and printing of branded and personalised name badges for specialist building contractors Walter Lilly

As webcasting changes the event and meeting planning industry, P&V Enterprises is forging ahead on the cutting edge of this new technology with its clients.

After 15 years the founding directors of The Chartridge Conference Company Ltd (CCC), Barry Wilson and Peter Darnell, will be leaving CCC for pastures new and handing over the management of the four conference centres to Hamilton Hotel Partners.

Kristin Kurie, President of the Charleston, SC-based Wilderman Group announced the appointment of William Owen as General Manager at the year-old multi-use 30,000-square-foot Gastonia Conference Center in Gastonia, NC.

Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North in Cranberry Township will take on a completely new look soon, with a major renovation of its sleeping rooms, meeting and banquet space, restaurant and public space areas including it’s 5-story atrium lobby.

If you're looking for meeting space in the Tulsa area, consider Meadowlake Ranch.

The publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events held in the South, presented LeGrand Center with a 2012 New or Renovated Meeting Site Award.

The independent 5-star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington has announced record revenue for its conferences and events sector hitting just under £4 million, the highest figure reported by the hotel in five years.

Top Edinburgh private members club launches special offer to celebrate its 90th anniversary.

The Convention Industry Council presented one of its first-ever Young Professional Pacesetter Awards to Sarah Vining, Board Associate of The International Association of Conference Centers – The Americas.

A compilation of 78 reasons from meeting planners and event specialists from across the United States on the importance and significance of meetings.

IACC of The Americas Elects New President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary for the Board of Directors for Two-Year Terms

Following an extensive one-year global search, Peter Stewart, President of IACC announced the appointment of Mark Cooper of Warwickshire, United Kingdom as Chief Executive Officer, effective 8th October, 2012.

Luncheon meeting for South Baldwin County Women Business Owners

Meeting planners can earn complimentary Apple products, space rentals, upgrades and more when they reserve this Oakland meeting venue in advance for events occurring before December 31, 2013.

The Wilderman Group Hires Local Residents in Management Roles at LeGrand Center to Further Support Commitment to Community Growth

September sees the start of the new ‘business season’ after the summer holidays, Ramadan and EID

As the Summer monthes are winding down, don't despair. Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens - PGA Boulevard is fighting back agains the end of Summer 2012.

An Open Letter about GSA Spending: Let’s seek long-term solutions, not shortsighted reactions.

Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) will be held this year from 8th July to 12th July 2012 in Toronto, Canada. Microsoft's annual partner conference attracts thousands of attendees around the world.

There’s nothing worse than having a nodding dog at a business meeting. This article looks at preparing an engaging business meeting that will discourage people from nodding at everything the boss says, which is a common cause of meeting failures.

Katie E. Verbano Joins Sales Team at The National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia

Sylvan Dale Ranch is throwing a “Rockin’ Father’s Day” on June 17, 2012. A classic Western-style BBQ with beer, featuring Colorado Micro Brews, will be accompanied by a DJ spinning your favorite tunes.

Fred Julius, Chief Operating Officer for The Wilderman Group, announced the appointment of Debi Harrill as Sales Manager at LeGrand Center, the new multi-use, 44,000 square-foot conference center in Shelby, NC.

New York, NY, May 22, 2011 – Underwriters, brokers, claims personnel and key industry suppliers converged on San Diego’s Rancho Bernardo earlier this month for the 82st Annual Meeting of the Inland Marine Underwriters Association (IMUA).

(i)May 15, 2012(/i) – Mount Laurel, NJ - Wyndham Philadelphia-Mount Laurel is pleased to announce that it has achieved a 3 Green Key rating through the Green Key Eco-Rating Program.

Wide Array of Green Elements Incorporated into an Innovative Award Event Honoring Philadelphia Businesses Created by Temple University School of Tourism and Hospitality Students

Citing noted industry experts, The National Conference Center exposes five elements that can help you create a conference that engages the audience and creates word-of-mouth marketing from their mind-opening experience.

Thursday May 3rd, 2012 JPdL officially announce new branding and website launch

Award-winning conference to provide innovative villages of learning--technology, strategy, solution and marketing--for members & suppliers. Emphasis will be on how planners are strategic to their stakeholders.

In the busy atmosphere of an office getting the time to sit and type up the minutes and action points from meetings is a tough call.

Attendees at the annual American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) conference in Denver easily manage and personalize their conference experience using the EventPilot Conference app with advanced keyword filtering and schedule synchronization

AIBTM announced today that a new specialty area called Future Events Experience will debut at AIBTM 2012, Reed Travel Exhibitions’ premiere provider for the U.S. meetings, incentive, business travel and events industry.

Siemens kicked off a two-day meeting in Saudi Arabia to develop a supply chain of local companies to support construction of its planned landmark manufacturing and service facility in the kingdom.

A highlight of IACC-America’s annual conference is the coveted Copper Skillet Competition to name the International Conference Centre Chef of the Year.

Fred Julius, Vice President of Operations for The Wilderman Group announced the promotion of Lauren Braxton to Sales Manager at the multi-use 30,000-square-foot Gastonia Conference Center in Gastonia, NC.

Sharon Siegel has been named one of BizBash Miami's 66 most innovative people for 2012. The President/Owner of DECO Productions, a full-service DMC, has a mind for beauty and business - and BizBash has made it known.The issue dropped 3/14/12.

The Spanish version of the successful web application is now live and ready to use.

Kristin D. Kurie, President of The Wilderman Group, announced the appointment of Frederick W. Julius, III as Vice President of Operations for the Charleston, SC-based hospitality management company.

The Americas Meetings & Events Exhibitions (AIBTM) announced that the Hosted Buyer applications are now being accepted. The Hosted Buyer program is a highlight of AIBTM 2012, which takes place June 19-21, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center.