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Carlson Marketing Names New Meetings Executive
Minneapolis -- Carlson Marketing today announced it has promoted Fay Beauchine to executive vice president of global meetings, incentives and events.
Mary Power Resigns from CIC
After transforming the Convention Industry Council from little more than an inert umbrella organization into the industry's driving force for change, Mary Power has resigned as president and CEO.
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Perk up your desktop with these fun and functional accessories that plug right into a computer via USB port
Hertz, Avis to Offer Hybrid Rental Cars
New York -- Jumping on the environmentally sensitive green-movement bandwagon, two of the largest rental-car companies, Hertz and Avis, this week announced plans to offer customers Toyota Prius hybrid...
50 Great Motivators
A peek at the hottest reward items available now.
CIC Loses Power
Convention Industry Council president Mary Power yesterday announced her resignation after heading the meetings industry umbrella organization for seven years.
CMP Application, Handbook Offered Free Online
Washington -- Event planners who want to earn a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Convention Industry Council can now obtain the CMP application and handbook for free on the...
Airlines Raise Fares Once Again
The airlines raised several one-way domestic fares by up to $10 late Monday with Continental leading the way.
PCMA Pledges $25,000 to Discover America Partnership To Help Strengthen America's Image Abroad
The Board of Directors of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) recently approved a $25,000 contribution to the Discover America Partnership to assist in efforts to strengthen...
Steaming Hot: Espresso Makers
The last decade has seen a revolution in American coffee drinking and home espresso machines are an ideal gift to cater to this developing taste.
Mary Power Quits Convention Industry Council
Washington -- Mary Power, president and chief executive of the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for the past seven years, has resigned. Her last day at CIC, which represents 32 meetings-related trade...
Minimum Wage Rises; Will Meeting Costs Follow Suit?
On Thursday night, Congress approved the first increase in the federal minimum wage rate in a decade. By a vote of 348 to 73, the House approved the measure, and later that night, the Senate approved...
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