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SOURCE: San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio is preparing to make major improvements to the Alamodome and Henry B. González Convention Center ahead of the NCAA Final Four in 2025.

Visit https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-s-convention-center-and-Alamodome-14402656.php to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Inc.com

As we put more faith in technology to help us be more productive, productivity apps may actually slow us down if they aren’t used correctly.

Visit https://www.inc.com/john-hall/5-mistakes-people-make-when-using-productivity-technology.html?cid=landermore to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Exhibitor

Visit Omaha has won a Destiny Award for creatively marketing Omaha as a convention destination to meeting planners. The Meet Your Match campaign, which was awarded as Best Printed Collateral Materials, did not involve a traditional print ad – instead, it used socks to promote the city.

Visit https://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=19681 to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Harvard Business Review

Sometimes, teamwork can lead to great ideas and improved productivity, but it can also result in conflicts, dependency and stress. There are certain situations in which teamwork should be avoided.

Visit https://hbr.org/2019/08/when-teamwork-is-good-for-employees-and-when-it-isnt to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Associations Now

Physical programs have been a part of most conferences for a long time, but many associations are now looking for cost-friendly and sustainable options.

Visit https://associationsnow.com/2019/08/time-say-goodbye-printed-onsite-guide/ to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Forbes

There are several practices you can incorporate into managing your team that can bring out the best in your employees and push them to be better.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryjuetten/2019/09/03/leadership-tips-invest-in-your-team/#4a7dfc1926bb to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: The Post and Courier

Over the years, the Columbia Convention Center has lost out on hosting events due to its lack of exhibit space. Experience Columbia wants to add an additional 150,000 square feet, but the city is still considering ways to pay for a potential expansion.

Visit https://www.postandcourier.com/business/columbia-wants-to-expand-sc-s-smallest-convention-center-is/article_54ed01ec-c99d-11e9-83ac-9bcb84e1fea5.html to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Gallus Events

Making sure that attendees are pleased at the beginning of your conference is critical to ensuring they are satisfied right up until the end. Here are three things you can do to make sure your event starts off on the right foot.

Visit http://www.gallusevents.co.uk/2019/09/why-your-event-must-make-a-good-first-impression/ to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Fast Company

Recent studies are beginning to explain why networking may work better for men than women. Here are a few ways to break down stereotypes to make connections and focus on collaboration.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/90395072/this-is-why-networking-doesnt-always-work-for-women to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: CEIR Blog

While the menu should certainly be a priority as you plan your event, AV should be your number one focal point for several reasons.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2019/09/01/why-av-in-event-planning-is-priority-over-food-service/ to view the full article online.

 
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