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Source: Trade Show Executive

At an outdoor music festival event in Las Vegas last night, an active shooter opened fire on attendees. The FBI and Las Vegas Police Department are investigating possible motives for the gunman's actions.

Visit http://tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/tragedy-strikes-las-vegas-active-shooter-kills-50-people-400-injured-outdoor-music-festival/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: TSNN Blog

How to have an emergency preparedness plan in place in the case of inclement weather at your event. Often planning teams rely on devices or alert systems that are not updated in "real time," making it difficult to predict and plan for such problems.

Visit http://www.tsnn.com/blog/weather-planning-tips-successful-event to view the full article online.

 
Source: Exhibitor

As a result from it's DEFEAT HUNGER℠ Campaign, the PROCESS EXPO received a $100,000 donation to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. This donation included food donations and online contributions, all contributing to 400,000 meals to the Chicago area.

Visit http://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=17493 to view the full article online.

 
Source: Event MB

Your venue partner could be your greatest asset during a show. By taking advantage of the knowledge and tools your venue partner has, you can avoid unwanted surprises, anticipate issues, and create an efficient and engaging space for attendees.

Visit http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/how-your-venue-can-save-you-time to view the full article online.

 
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Source: International Meetings Review

After the horrific events of hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico,Meet Puerto Rico can confirm that the Puerto Rico Convention Center did not sustain significant damage. The facility is currently being used as a government headquarters and a medical facility for refugees.

Visit http://www.internationalmeetingsreview.com/puerto-rico/puerto-rico-convention-center-did-not-sustain-significant-damage-during-maria-103982 to view the full article online.

 
Source: Inc.

Simple steps to make the most of your email marketing strategy. Make sure your campaigns are notable and strategic to catch readers' attention.

Visit https://www.inc.com/david-finkel/15-email-marketing-tips-to-increase-your-sales.html to view the full article online.

 
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Scott Hersh, the Business Development Director at the Irrigation Association, was looking for ways to increase attendance at their 2016 Irrigation Association Conference. He decided to use an affiliate marketing tool from Expo Logic to grow his event and wound up with over 1,000 additional registrations.
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CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going
Source: CEIR Events

Examining the growth of Bitcoin currency, it's value, and it's affect on the rising generation. With this growth, the Bitcoin is going to begin affecting the event industry. The author discusses ways you can be preparing your business for these changes.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/30/event-technology-in-the-age-of-bitcoin/ to view the full article online.