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Fall 2018 Issue of meeting Magazine: Refresh, Renew, Reinvent

The fall issue of MPI Toronto's meeting magazine, themed “Refresh, Renew, Reinvent,” encompasses all topics related to taking on challenges, adapting to new work environments and embracing professional development.

When putting together this magazine, our committee wanted to share new ideas, concepts and ways to embrace change for personal growth and improved work-life balance. With the rapid development in technology and artificial intelligence, we sure do need to get on board! Check out the variety of topics, including refreshing event trends, new destination and venue spotlights, and reinventing digital events. Enjoy the issue!

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New Blog Post: 'Please Tell Me No'

Check out the new blog post "Please Tell Me No" by Vincent Murphy, vice president of Canada at BizBash Media, on the importance of following up with prospects until they give a definitive answer.

New Blog Post: THE F&B WOW-FACTOR

New blog post! Ioanna Antonopoulos talks all things F&B and provides tips on how to make your F&B = F A B in her blog THE F&B WOW-FACTOR.

Big Rig Brewery Appointed as Official Craft Beer of the Shaw Centre 

The Shaw Centre and Big Rig Brewery have announced a two-year partnership that will provide conference attendees at the convention centre with a selection of local craft beer. Big Rig’s offerings at the Shaw Centre will include its light, crisp and refreshing Premium Pilsner, a malty and low hop Canadian Amber, an Alpha Bomb IPA unfiltered and loaded with hops, and a fresh and vibrant Bongo Grapefruit Radler. Clients also can experience and request seasonal brews throughout the year. For more information, contact Julia Forbes, director, marketing and partnerships, Shaw Centre, jforbes@shaw-centre.com.

PSAV® Acquires FMAV 

PSAV, a global leader in event experiences, is pleased to announce the acquisition of FMAV, a leading audiovisual and live event production company in Canada. The transaction allows PSAV to continue building upon its purpose of connecting and inspiring people by expanding the breadth of its capabilities, particularly in the live event production business in Canada. FMAV, now a wholly owned subsidiary of PSAV, will continue to operate under the well-known and highly respected FMAV brand name. FMAV CEO Bill Brown and his senior team will remain in place and continue to execute on their growth plans, now in partnership with PSAV. For more information, contact Bob Niersbach, director, communications,  rniersbach@psav.com

AV-CANADA Announces Expansion into US Market with the Launch of AV-AMERICA

AV-CANADA is pleased to announce a new endeavor: AV-AMERICA, headquartered in Orlando,Florida, said Danny Dobriansky, co-president. Heading the operation as chief operating officer for AV-AMERICA, Kip Cade brings 25 years of experience in the United States AV business, guaranteeing the same quality and service standards that you have come to expect. For more information: info@av-america.com

Meetings Mean Business Canada at the 57th ICCA Congress 2018

MMB Canada 2018 Chair Heidi Welker spoke at the 57th ICCA Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Nov. 12. This session provided insight on why MMB was started in the U.S. followed by the licensing benefits the Canadian business events industry realized in its efforts to be recognized as an important contributor to the Canadian economy. "Success means that we remain laser-focused on the importance of business events, face-to-face meetings that have tremendous economic, social and community-building benefits for Canada." For more information: info@meetingsmeanbusiness.ca