Tales from Hurricane – Affected New Orleans Meetings

Tales from Hurricane-Affected New Orleans Meetings Cancellation, switching locations, and a 36-hour pivot to virtual were among the actions taken by various event hosts in response to Hurricane Ida. Read more about the quick decisions made by several meeting groups. Click Here to Read More! Back to Library

Pharma Forum Returns to Live in September

Pharma Forum Returns LIVE in September According to MeetingsNet, after more than a year of planning and executing virtual events—and doing it mostly from home—life-sciences event professionals will have an opportunity to participate in an in-person gathering of their own next month. Pharma Forum is returning to the live format during late September’s Biotech Week Boston for two days of face-to-face learning and networking. What’s more, there will be two additional days of Pharma Forum sessions online right after the in-person event concludes. Learn More Back to Library

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Course

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Course The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need for contact tracing across the country, requiring thousands of people to learn key skills quickly. The job qualifications for contact tracing positions differ throughout the country and the world, with some new positions open to individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent. John Hopkins University is offering a 7-hour introductory course on SARS-CoV-2 contact tracing. Learn more here! If you are certified to contact trace, please be sure to update your certifications within your profile so we are aware of your business capabilities and [...]

Freelance Labor on the Rise

Freelance Labor on the Rise! Freelance workforce growth has been rapidly accelerating for years, so, it's no surprise a recent research study by Small Business Labs identified that 1/3rd of the firms surveyed plan to increase their use of freelancers over the next 18-24 months. Click Here to read more! Back to Library

Resurgence of Travel Catching Some Airlines Short-Handed

Resurgence of Travel Catching Some Airlines Short-Handed With labor shortages and summer weather disturbances, Plannernet is using this opportunity to market our local model and your businesses to current and potential clients. Let's minimize the impact of canceled flights by leveraging Plannernet's global network of on-demand, local meeting professionals who are ready to support, no matter the location! Click Here to read more! Back to Library

PMP Certification

Project Management Professional Certification The Project Management Professional (PMP) is the world's leading project management certification. Now including predictive, agile and hybrid approaches, the PMP proves project leadership experience and expertise in any way of working. It supercharges careers for project leaders across industries and helps organizations find the people they need to work smarter and perform better. If you are PMP certified, please be sure to update your profile so we are aware of your business capabilities and can utilize your services as client needs permit. Click Here to Learn More! Back to Library [...]

MPI Draws Big Crowd to WEC Event

MPI Draws Big Crowd at WEC Event in Las Vegas Over 1,200 people were in attendance. 550+ Virtual attendees! Read More Back to Library

The Latest on Airline Safety Protocols

The Latest on Airline Safety Protocols While airlines are no longer blocking middle seats - other safety protocols remain, including temperature checks, face-mask requirements and health assessments. Take a look at the latest on airline safety protocols as of June 2021. Learn More! Back to Library

Pandemic Compliance Advisor (PCA)

Pandemic Compliance Advisor (PCA) To operate live meetings responsibly during a pandemic, a need has emerged to ensure participants, suppliers, and staff are protected within the scope of our meetings from contracting or spreading a communicable disease. The Pandemic Compliance Advisor (PCA) course is a 3 hour live webinar designed to make sure safe practices are implemented, communicated, and effectively carried out throughout the entire meeting cycle. Whether you plan to serve in this role, delegate, or contract coverage, this course will help you to provide best practices for the safest execution of live meetings. Learn [...]

Earn a Master’s Degree in Meeting & Event Management

SDSU is Now Offering a Master's Degree in Meeting and Event Management In 2019, San Diego State University launched the first graduate program in meeting and event management. This 18-month curriculum provides knowledge on strategic leadership, stakeholder management, finance fundamentals, business analytics, applied design thinking, leading change and innovation, modern marketing strategies and more. Learn more here about the Master's Degree Program in Meeting and Event Management at SDSU. Learn More. Back to Library

Digital Event Strategist Certification

Digital Event Strategist Certification With the shift in industry needs and event formats, Digital Event Strategists are in demand. Earning the Digital Event Strategist certification will give you the tools to: plan, produce and measure digital and hybrid events from start to finish; monetize digital events through fresh pricing and sponsorship strategies; and evaluate and choose the most sophisticated tech solutions. Learn More Back to Library

Introduction to Digital Events Course

Introduction to Digital Events Course PCMA is offering an Introduction to Digital Events course. This course is designed to help you navigate the virtual challenges of your event toward success. Whether it is understanding your omnichannel audience or selecting the right digital events platform, the Introduction to Digital Events course will briefly walk you through all aspects of the holistic planning and production experience. Learn more Back to Library

Virtual Event & Meeting Management Certification

Virtual Event & Meeting Management Certification Event Leadership Institute is partnering with MPI to offer a Virtual Event and Meeting Management program. This course is designed for meeting and event professionals who are looking to build on their existing event management skillset and experience by learning the fundamentals needed to plan and manage virtual events. Learn More Back to Library

Covid-19 Compliance Officer Course

Covid-19 Compliance Officer Course As live meetings and events return, a new need has emerged for COVID-19 Compliance Officers (C19CO). This 2-hour course provides certification to inform non-union, on-site staff about protocols related to COVID-19 safety. This C19CO position is designed to work in conjunction with an on-site medic and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 according to CDC guidelines. Learn More! Back to Library

Have You Heard of Groupize Webinars?

Groupize Webinars Have you heard of Groupize? Groupize is a meetings and registration technology committed to reinventing event management with easy-to-use tools that simplify all processes in the life-cycle of a corporate meeting, creating better outcomes for all stakeholders. Check out the Groupize Resource Library to find more information inclusive of webinars. Learn More! Back to Library

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