Earn a FourSquare Badge (or more!) at #BizBash New York!

October 17, 2011

I’m looking forward to seeing many members of the Eventprofs community at the upcoming BizBash New York Expo and Awards on October 19th. I have not been to New York since the original EventCamp that was held at the Roger Smith Hotel in February 2010. Many of the attendees at that conference were playing FourSquare [...]

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Baltimore needs to get moving on new Arena/Convention Center complex

October 10, 2011

Existing Convention Center / Sheraton Hotel Back in May of this year, the Greater Baltimore Committee revealed plans for a proposed new 18,500 seat arena, 500 room Sheraton hotel and enlarged Baltimore Convention Center at its Annual Meeting.  The key part of this proposal is that Willard Hackerman, a large Baltimore real estate owner/developer and [...]

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Please consider making a contribution to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

October 4, 2011

Ten years ago today was the worst day of my life. On October 5, 2001, my mother lost her battle with leukemia after being diagnosed just two months earlier with this disease. To this day, I am still not comfortable with this subject. This post will be short. I would like to ask you to [...]

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Do the #EventProfs chats on Twitter matter anymore?

October 4, 2011

I am composing this blog post after returning from an industry networking event in Washington, DC tonight.  Traffic was better than I had anticipated and got home around 9:30 p.m.  Upon looking at the clock, I decided to jump into the #Eventprofs chat that takes place on Twitter every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET [...]

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Happy Fourth of July!

July 1, 2011

I am just going to take a minute to wish you and your families a very happy and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend.  Please take a moment this holiday weekend to remember those that are currently serving our country in the armed forces to defend the liberties we take for granted year round. The [...]

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Things I Think I Know: Random Thoughts before AIBTM

June 17, 2011

I have a small pile of items here on my desk that I’ve been saving up to include in a future post.  Well, that day is here! In the last month or so of tweeting, I’ve started to do a daily tweet of a fellow #eventprofs that I feel is worthy of following.  I created [...]

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Red Diamond Congress 2011: Exhibit managers now have an event of their own

June 15, 2011

The Trade Show Exhibitors Association’s (TSEA) Red Diamond Congress, in Orlando this July 31 – August 3, will gather hundreds of the nation’s largest exhibitors to explore the most important topics in face-to-face marketing today. Unlike other gatherings, Red Diamond Congress will provide a unique and innovative learning context.  Participants will discover the thinking, tools [...]

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An Insider’s View of Baltimore – Quick hints for AIBTM & PCMAEC Attendees

June 7, 2011

Will I see you at the PCMA Education Conference or AIBTM in a few weeks in my hometown of Baltimore?  If so, I hope our paths cross and that you will say hello!  I am throwing out a few “insider” tips to help you make the most of your time in Baltimore.  Hopefully, you are [...]

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Social Media Series: LinkedIn 101 presented by PCMA

May 20, 2011

I like to invite you to join me for an interactive, virtual discussion about the social media site LinkedIn on Wednesday, May 25th at 2P EST.  This introductory conversation will be the first in the Social Media Series offered by the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA).  In the upcoming weeks, PCMA will be offering additional interactive discussions [...]

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Things I think I know: Reflections on EventCamp Chicago

February 26, 2011

Shortly after posting our last installment here, I had the bright idea to walk about two blocks down the street to a breakfast joint and grab a bite to eat.  After having some pancakes and hash browns, it was time to head back and do some work.  Overnight we had a combination of snow and [...]

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