MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Congratulations to Caitlin Burgess, CMP, CED

MPI Foundation Champion and MPI Toronto Chapter liaison has been assigned to Caitlin Burgess, CMP, CED, for one year. She will provide updates to the Foundation on MPI Toronto activities as well as communicate and share Foundation activities and requests with the Chapter. 

Exhibition Place Signs Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge

Exhibition Place has officially signed the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge, a global initiative to address climate change across the events and meetings industry, per the targets laid out in the Paris Climate Accord, to commit to achieving net zero by 2050. The next step of the "Net Zero Carbon Events" initiative is to develop the roadmap which will support the objectives outlined in the pledge. More information about the initiative: www.netzerocarbonevents.org. For further information: Sheri De Carlo, Exhibition Place, Manager, Brand and Communications, sdecarlo@explace.on.ca.

Niagara Falls Convention Centre Renamed to Celebrate Iconic Destination

Niagara Falls Canada’s landmark event, meeting, and convention venue begins its second decade as the Niagara Falls Convention Centre (formerly Scotiabank Convention Centre). The new name honours its iconic destination and Niagara Falls’ coveted reputation as one of Canada’s top international meeting and convention destinations. For more information: Irene Knight, iknight@niagarafallstourism.com.