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Events Face New Customs Headache: End of $800 Duty-Free Import Rule
With event budgets already stretched, the removal of the duty-free exemption for low-value packages adds yet another challenge to cross-border supply chains.
Planners Beware: Job Scams are Growing
An increasing number of scammers posing as recruiters are targeting meeting planners. Here’s how to spot them and shut them down.
Boomerang Hires: A Solution for Event Companies and Employees
More job seekers are returning to their former employers, with mostly positive results on both sides.
#OpenToWork: Meetings Industry Job Market Shows Strain
The poor jobs reports of the past three months reflect what planners are seeing in the meetings industry — fewer jobs with more applicants, and no sign of things letting up.
Speaker Training Firm Shuts Down, Cites ‘Serious Financial Irregularities’
When allegations of misconduct surface, even tight-knit professional networks like those found at ImpactEleven can unravel. This shutdown removes a prominent player from the professional speaking ecosystem.
Meeting Planners Get a New Exam: What Changes in the CMP Certification
The CMP certification just completed a major overhaul. Here's what planners need to know about the updated CMP exam.
GainingEdge Ends Leadership Gap With Jakobsen Hire
After more than a year of interim leadership, GainingEdge has named its next CEO.
Trump’s National Guard Deployment in D.C.: Event Planners React
The deployment of 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., highlights the tightrope event planners walk between ensuring safety and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
There’s a Need For Mental Health Training for Planners. Some Companies are Stepping Up.
Employers are getting proactive about the stress that event planners face in their daily jobs, and providing mental health training. Will industry associations be next?