• ILEA New York Metro Celebrates 30 Years

     
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    1. Jaclyn Zendrian, CurePSP, and Tommy Schober.

    1. Jaclyn Zendrian, CurePSP, and Tommy Schober.

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    2. The New Yorker catered the event.

    2. The New Yorker catered the event.

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    3. Cirque Central provided the entertainment.

    3. Cirque Central provided the entertainment.

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    4. Jennifer Claire Scott, CSEP, ACCESS New York Metro, and Jessica Alton, Thomas Preti.

    4. Jennifer Claire Scott, CSEP, ACCESS New York Metro, and Jessica Alton, Thomas Preti.

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    5. Elri Nieuwenhuizen, Mary Giuliani Catering & Events; Liza Geduldig, Something Different Party Rental; and Sam Fertik, Edge Recruiting.

    5. Elri Nieuwenhuizen, Mary Giuliani Catering & Events; Liza Geduldig, Something Different Party Rental; and Sam Fertik, Edge Recruiting.

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    6. Steve Grober, Wizard Studios, and Anthony Scrittorale III, CORT.

    6. Steve Grober, Wizard Studios, and Anthony Scrittorale III, CORT.

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    7. Elizabeth Beskin, 5th Avenue Digital; Jill Prince, Hal Prince Music and Entertainment; and Carolyn Dempsey, Carolyn Dempsey Design.

    7. Elizabeth Beskin, 5th Avenue Digital; Jill Prince, Hal Prince Music and Entertainment; and Carolyn Dempsey, Carolyn Dempsey Design.

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    8. Darren Olarsch and Troy Curtis, On The Move Entertainment & Events.

    8. Darren Olarsch and Troy Curtis, On The Move Entertainment & Events.

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    9. Dianne Budion Devitt, DND Group Inc.; President’s Award Recipient Kelly Szymanowski, Alpine Creative Group; and Steve Paster, Alpine Creative Group.

    9. Dianne Budion Devitt, DND Group Inc.; President’s Award Recipient Kelly Szymanowski, Alpine Creative Group; and Steve Paster, Alpine Creative Group.

The ILEA New York Metro Chapter’s Big Apple Celebration on June 19 reflected on its 30 years as a chapter and also looked to the future. Held at the Bank at Manhattan Center, the newest event space at The New Yorker, A Wyndham Hotel, chapter awards and the Hall of Legends Award were handed out as well as the installation of the 2018-19 officers.

Event Snapshots: Industry Experts Address MPI’s Mid-Winter Event

Consumer behavior expert and author Shawna Suckow, CMP, shared her industry insights during the Meeting Planners International (MPI) Michigan Chapter’s annual Mid-Winter Symposium and Silent Auction in February.

Suckow’s “Meetings 3.0” session focused on the evolution of technology, culture and generations that have led to changes in what audiences now demand and how planners must react to those changes. Her afternoon presentation assessed event practices that need to be disregarded because many of them no longer effectively serve planners or their clients. shawnasuckow.com/blog

 
Event Snapshots: MIC Conference

The 19th annual Meetings Industry Council of Colorado Educational Conference & Trade Show on March 12-13 was held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver and featured two days of networking, education and an expo. MIC of Colorado is a coalition of 13 professional organizations related to the meetings and events industry.

 
Event Snapshots: Colorado Meetings + Events Best of 2019

More than 500 representatives of the meetings and events industry gathered on March 11 at Mile High Station and Ironworks in Denver to celebrate the 13th annual Colorado Meetings + Events Best of 2019 readers’ choice awards and Hall of Fame induction. Thank you to our event sponsors and partners!