Events Industry Council Sustainability Initiative

Events Industry Council Sustainability Initiative updated their website address.

Events Industry Council Sustainability Initiative updated their information in their About section.

Check out the latest how-to guide for reducing the carbon footprint of your event.

http://www.gmicglobal.org/page/whitepapers

Guides and White Papers - Green Meeting Industry Council The GMIC how-to guides and white papers provide recommendations on how to make your events more environmentally and socially responsible. They provide practical tips, industry examples and highlight best practices.

Great video about food rescue!

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What a successful Industry Xchange in Chicago for last week. Share your photos from !

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Global celebrations continue for ! What a day to come together with one voice!

Events Industry Council Sustainability Initiative updated their phone number.

The deadline for nominating a leader in the field for the Hall of Leaders and Pacesetters Awards is coming up! Nominate an industry pioneer by March 7. http://ow.ly/R8SS309dL8F

2017 Hall of Leaders & Pacesetters Nominations

Join us tomorrow for a GMIC webinar: Sustainable Event Infrastructure 101. Follow a virtual back-of-house tour to understand how infrastructure elements are vital to sustainability performance. http://ow.ly/zpsv309oEgZ

GMIC Webinar Series: Sustainable Event Infrastructure 101 Producing a sustainable event often starts with choosing a sustainable venue. In this webinar, Kevin Jezewski will lead us through a virtual...

Women make up the majority of professionals in the meetings and events industry, but it was a long, difficult road. CIC is proud to have inducted 21 pioneering women into the Hall of Leaders. Know of a leading lady in the industry? Nominate her by March 7! http://ow.ly/Gir5309dKC1

2017 Hall of Leaders & Pacesetters Nominations

Great article on overcoming the anxiety of networking events by CIC APEX Committee Member, Betsy Bondurant, CMM, CTE. http://ow.ly/7wf030948Zy

How to Turn Networking from Nerve-Wracking to Nourishing Networking is a career must, so learn from meetings industry veteran Betsy Bondurant how to make the most of it.

As a natural extension of the Hall of Leaders, CIC salutes emerging industry innovators. Do you know an emerging leader who deserves “real time” recognition for their impact, vision, leadership, influence, collaboration, courage, perseverance, etc? Nominate them now! http://ow.ly/D8Ld30944ic

2017 Hall of Leaders & Pacesetters Nominations

GBTA surveys show executive order has significant impact on U.S. economy http://ow.ly/i5L7308Xcwg

$185M Loss in Business Travel Estimated After Immigration Order The Global Business Travel Association documented $185 million lost travel spending at member companies in the week following the White House...

Many pioneers and leaders credit their success to the help of mentors. Do you have a mentor you want to nominate? http://ow.ly/NWgu308EzPv

2017 Hall of Leaders & Pacesetters Nominations

What Does The Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees Mean For the Meetings Industry? http://ow.ly/38KL308CKPO

Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees What Does The Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees Mean For the Meetings Industry?

Many of you have been affected by the administrations executive order on immigration and refugees. CIC is dedicated to promoting inclusion as we are an industry that brings people face to face for the better and connections grow business, shape science and education and promote economic growth. Meetings Means Business has put together a short survey to assess the impact to the meetings industry. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey, and please share it with your network as well. The survey will remain open until February 10. http://ow.ly/8QSn308CbhU

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The 411 on President Trump's travel ban...
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Trump travel ban: Here's what you need to know

Make sure you have alternative forms of ID, such as a passport, come January 2018! http://ow.ly/sYVu308pKi0

Airport Security to Stop Accepting Driver’s Licenses as ID in 8 States States that don't meet minimum security standards for their driver's license issuing processes will soon be greatly inconveniencing the travelers...

Register now for the upcoming GMIC Webinar "Food Rescue For Your Events", Tuesday, January 31 at 11 AM EST.

Learn about the food rescue program that was developed for this year’s National Association for Catering and Events (NACE), including recommendations for tracking, communication and other guidance to help you implement your own program. http://ow.ly/yXXf308iHXN

Some quick switches that you can make to avoid common food allergens http://ow.ly/gDw63087pbl

Food Allergy Awareness: Don’t Serve This, Serve That Here are some quick swaps that will change up some traditional conference meals and breaks in a way that accommodates people with common food...

Nominations for the 2017 Hall of Leaders and Pacesetter Awards are now open!
Do you know a forward-thinker worthy of recognition? If so, nominate him/her! Learn about the nomination process and read the guidelines here... http://ow.ly/TxE13085XsT

2017 Hall of Leaders & Pacesetters Nominations

California meeting planners - be mindful of your upcoming government-sponsored events... http://ow.ly/N0Pg307Z8Sb

California’s Ban on Travel to States With Anti-LGBT Laws Takes Effect |... The law bans state-funded and state-sponsored travel to North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kansas. Here’s an inside look.

Pro's and Con's to the predicted "2017 Buyer's Marketing"... http://ow.ly/Awln307Ys8l

Yes, We Have a Buyer’s Market, But… Experts say there’s one caveat for the 2017 hotel buyer’s market: Not every planner will benefit. Here's why.

Looking for a new exciting career in the Event Industry? http://ow.ly/delP307U9MQ

17 New and Emerging Roles in the Event Industry A role in the event industry doesn’t just mean planning events. Here are 17 different career paths related to events.

What to watch for in 2017 http://ow.ly/s22p307Lo6p

PCMA Picks Top 5 Meeting Trends to Watch in 2017 | International... Are you ready for the new year? The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is. Here’s what they’re watching.

Do you know forward thinkers who have made a difference, shaped the industry into what it is today and whose body of achievement has influenced, inspired, and improved the industry? If so, consider nominating that person for recognition! http://ow.ly/mxA5307KI93

Now Accepting 2017 Hall of Leaders & Pacesetters Nominations

CIC Marketing & Communications Manager, Shawnna Kerns, and other panel members from the 2016 CIC Conclave event give insight to one of the 3 trends that will "disrupt" the Meetings & Events industry this year - millennials in the workforce. http://ow.ly/HxMc307IocV

3 Trends That Will Disrupt the Meetings and Events Industry in 2017 The primary shift in the meetings and events industry in 2017 is going to revolve around delivering business events that engage attendees in more...

What creative ways have you used drones at your events? Share with us! http://ow.ly/8De0307DUB9

Drones: Moving Into Events at the Speed of Flight Here are four ways you can add excitement to your next event using drone technology.

Here’s a look at some of the meetings and convention industry executives who have taken a leadership role in the area of diversity and inclusion in the past year. http://ow.ly/P3RH307wXvU

Diversity by Design: 5 Leaders on the Evolution of Inclusive Meetings... Conversations on the challenges, rewards, and solutions for making meetings and conventions more welcoming.

Are you using social media to it's full potential through the whole life cycle of your event? http://ow.ly/4e36307h8DH

6 Phases of Social Media Engagement for Events | Smart Meetings Learn how planners boost social media engagement for events by using social media before, during and after meetings and events.