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Source: Forbes
Perspective is a powerful thing. The first time I learned the real power of perspective was when I read Stephen Covey’s book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" in college.

Visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffboss/2016/10/07/3-ways-to-see-opportunity-when-others-see-crisis/#66e47f573fe7 to view the full article online.

 
Source: Exhibitor Online
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals recently rolled out The Podium, a new 21.5-inch kiosk. It offers great versatility, economy and ease of use. For users seeking a sleek option kiosk, The Podium’s all-in-one PC or standard LCD display fits the bill.

Visit http://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=16460 to view the full article online.

 
Boston Convention Marketing Center
Teresa Eyet vs. The Mighty Snowpocalypse
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Source: CadmiumCD
Find out how AHCA/NCAL Super Planner Teresa Eyet defended her conference against the mighty Snowpocalypse of 2010 with her amazing super planner powers.
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Source: CMO.com
Why do companies refuse to pay market rates and then complain that they can’t find anyone? Here’s a short version of the conversation I’ve heard again and again.

Visit http://www.cmo.com/opinion/articles/2016/10/7/making-competitive-job-offers-101.html#gs.Yal0BWc to view the full article online.

 
Source: BizBash
The business of face-to-face meetings, conventions, and trade shows is strong, and convention centers around the country are vying to attract that business. To make themselves attractive in this highly competitive market, many convention centers have either recently completed, are in the midst of, or are about to embark on major renovation and expansion projects.

Visit http://www.bizbash.com/9-convention-center-renovations-you-should-know-about/new-york/story/32866/#.V_ueCOgrK9I to view the full article online.

 
Naylor Association Solutions
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Source: GES
GES, a global, full-service provider for live events, announced that it has been recognized for contact center operation customer satisfaction excellence for an eighth consecutive year under the J.D. Power Certified Contact Center Program.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/iae-nwl/pdf/GES_JDPA_Certification_Eight_Years_FINAL.pdf to view the full article online.

 
Source: Harvard Business Review
Spreadsheets get a raw deal. We are so dependent on tools like Excel and Google Sheets for managing budgets and P&Ls that it’s easy to fall into the trap of seeing spreadsheets only as applications for managing money, or at the very least, for working with numbers.

Visit https://hbr.org/2016/10/an-ode-to-the-underappreciated-spreadsheet?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=harvardbiz&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher to view the full article online.

 
CadmiumCD
Reasons This Growing Event Tech Company Won Multiple Awards In 2017
Event technology company CadmiumCD celebrates an award-winning 2017. Industry, community, and employees recently aligned to give this company recognition for their business growth, industry products, and employee satisfaction.
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Source: FreemanXP
We’re surrounded by data, but gathering the right information to truly understand our brand experiences and make informed decisions is more critical than ever.

Visit http://freemanxp.com/insights/blog/five-quotes-from-marketing-leaders-to-inspire-event-measurement-program/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Trade Show Executive
Microsoft announced it will stage its "Ignite" conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The conference brings together industry professionals and Microsoft users for training sessions, work sessions and news about upcoming products.

Visit http://tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/microsoft-ignite-heads-orlando-2017-30-million-impact-predicted-region/ to view the full article online.