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Event management and event planning are frequently tossed around interchangeably even though they are two very different things. Youll study planning, marketing and management strategies, developing the skills youll need to organise and run corporate events, conventions, meetings. Are you looking to have an event or hire talent in las vegas. Academically, professional meeting management is a musthave resource for students and faculty. There are seven 7 divisions at the occc who are responsible for the day to day operations and client management. At simon event management, we have a unique variety of shows and events. Arlene noyes, cmp associate director of convention management. Lisa hurley, editor, special events magazine event planning gives readers a blueprint for planning and executing special events with flair. In the market for a boat, want a deal on a fabulous vacation, or planning a.
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Books meetings, incentives, conventions, events mice. Download our free, 30page workbook and handbook, the professional event planning guide. Jewish book month, sponsored by the jewish book council is celebrated the month after hanukkah, so the date varies from year to year. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. A to z events las vegas best destination management. A guide to meetings, conventions, and events edition 6 by professional convention management association pcma professional convention management association pcma. It involves studying the brand, identifying the target audience, devising the event concept, planning the logistics, and coordinating the technical aspects before actually launching the eventwhich is also very accurate. How to successfully promote events, festivals, conventions, and expositions by leonard h. While the skill sets of these two functions do overlap, they are two distinct functions. Mingle with thousands of your peers as you network, learn, and share.
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