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IAEE News
SOURCE: IAEE

The Exhibitions Mean Business Campaign, managed by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), proudly announces its support for Go LIVE Together, a coalition of 80 founding partners – representing over 4,000 companies with U.S. operations – who have joined forces to support legislative actions that will aid the industry’s recovery from COVID-19.

Visit https://www.iaee.com/news/exhibitions-mean-business-campaign-rallies-behind-go-live-together-coalition/ to view the full article online.

 
Industry News
SOURCE:TSNN

Four of the Clarion Events Food & Beverage Group's shows in California, Florida and Illinois have been cancelled due to COVID-19. 

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/clarion-events-fb-group-cancels-2020-summer-trade-shows to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Trade Show Executive

The Las Vegas Convention Center's two tunnels, known as the Convention Center Loop, are getting closer to becoming a reality as excavation wraps up. 

Visit https://www.tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/construction-completed-tunnel-excavation-lvccs-ultra-modern-convention-center-loop/ to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Harvard Business Review

The pandemic has led to many challenges for employees in all sectors. It's important to extend some grace as they adjust to a new way of working. 

Visit https://hbr.org/2020/05/managers-adjust-your-expectations-without-lowering-the-bar to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Forbes

"Employees have a lot to worry about at the moment, and we need to do everything we can to listen to and allay those fears," writes Josh Bersin.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshbersin/2020/05/27/resetting-employee-trust-in-a-post-covid-world/#ebdc75149eb7 to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: CommPartners

Virtual conferences may not offer the same face-to-face networking opportunities as in-person events, but there are ways you can facilitate better communication between your attendees online. 

Visit https://www.commpartners.com/create-community-at-your-virtual-conference-with-higher-logic/ to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: MeetingsNet

When planning your next event, make sure you thoughtfully negotiate contracts so you are protected. 

Visit https://www.meetingsnet.com/negotiating-contracts/3-offers-take-angst-out-fall-meeting-bookings to view the full article online.

 
SOURCE: Blue Sky eLearn

If you've moved your event online, you may not be sure how to sell a virtual sponsorship package. Here are a few ideas to get you started. 

Visit https://www.blueskyelearn.com/selling-sponsorship-for-virtual-events/ to view the full article online.

 
CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going
SOURCE: CEIR Blog

"As events slowly return, they will be different," writes Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. "Organizers and participants willing to innovate can emerge from this downturn stronger than before."

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/26/the-ninja-future-of-the-second-stage-covid-19-world/ to view the full article online.