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SOURCE: TSNN News 

As events across the United States are being canceled due to COVID-19, venues are stepping up to help by transforming into makeshift hospitals.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/convention-centers-transform-hospitals-fight-against-covid19 to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Forbes

There are many unknowns as leaders are forced to make rapid but good decisions for their organizations due to COVID-19. To confront the current crisis head on, you must assemble a team consisting of different strengths.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminkomlos/2020/03/23/how-to-get-your-people-engaged-and-aligned-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/#47c7244b16c5 to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Event Industry News

Are you prepared to manage your workforce remotely? Alan Tungate, safety consultant at A.C.T. National Health and Safety, shares his tips on how your team can stay productive at home.

Visit https://www.eventindustrynews.com/news/managing-a-new-home-based-workforce to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: MeetingsNet

YouTube may be a good tool to consider in order to reach your audience effectively.

Visit https://www.meetingsnet.com/event-design-ideas/youtube-next-hot-conference-venue to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: EXHIBITOR

ASTOUND Group is converting its production facilities to help in the fight against COVID-19. The facilities in Las Vegas, Portland, Milwaukee and Toronto will manufacture and deploy medical grade check-in units for hospitals and clinics.

Visit https://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=20455 to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Associations Now

Many organizations that have canceled or postponed events are looking at creating a virtual event for attendees. CoreNet Global is one of these organizations and, after hosting a successful virtual summit, shares some advice for those wanting to do the same thing.

Visit https://associationsnow.com/2020/03/102883/ to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Trade Show Executive

Event industry association leaders shared their thoughts on the CARES Act, a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. “We are optimistic this will provide some temporary relief for our industry,” said IAEE President & CEO David DuBois. “The SBA loans, or grants in some circumstances, will be available to those who qualify and apply.”

Visit https://www.tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/industry-association-execs-weigh-coronavirus-relief-package/ to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: TSNN Blog

Remote meetings are a reality as workplaces around the world shift employees to work from home. To ensure meetings are successful, there are five things you should avoid.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/blog/5-things-avoid-when-holding-online-meetings to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: CEIR Blog

Allen Shaw, chief economist for Global Economic Consulting Associates, Inc. and CEIR economist, explains how to analyze coronavirus data properly.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/18/covid-19-outlook-an-economists-perspective/ to view the full article online.