December 6, 2023
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Georgia World Congress Center Authority,
Atlanta, Ga.
Describe your job.
My work at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) focuses on driving key transformational initiatives: sustainability, CSR, diversity, equity, and inclusion. I work to strengthen community support and expand the overall brand visibility …
December 6, 2023
Founder and Chief Connecting Officer, thrive! meetings & events
New Bern, N.C.
Describe your job.
I have many different roles. As an event planner, I help clients produce live experiences for their audience by either overseeing the entire planning process or managing a specific aspect, such as …
December 6, 2023
Owner, Ecosystem Events
Unionville, Ind.
Describe your job.
I’m a sustainability consultant and educator focused on the events industry. I help event organizers reduce the environmental impact of their events, with a particular focus on event waste.
What made you choose the meetings and events industry?
I …
December 6, 2023
Senior Director, Community Impact, Equity & Public Affairs
Visit Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Describe your job.
I currently serve Visit Dallas working to foster relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and elected officials. I also develop and foster relationships with chambers of commerce and state and national associations …
December 6, 2023
General Manager of Environmental Strategy, Maritz
Wilmette, Ill.
Describe your job.
I oversee the Maritz environmental measurement—carbon accounting, reporting, EcoVadis [a provider of business sustainability assessments and ratings], a Carbon Disclosure Project, and verification. I work with various clients on their organizational and event-level sustainability strategies.
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December 6, 2023
Executive Director, Lee County VCB
Fort Myers, Fla.
Describe your job.
I am chief cook and bottle washer! Seriously, I am responsible for leading a team that promotes and attracts visitors to Fort Myers—Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods in Florida. Our role is crucial in enhancing the economic …
December 6, 2023
Director of Food and Beverage, Omni PGA Frisco Resort
Frisco, Texas
Describe your job.
I lead food and beverage operations for Omni PGA Frisco Resort’s 13 outlets, including more than 127,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The resort’s diverse dining options include Texas barbecue at …
December 6, 2023
Director of Tourism, Blount Partnership
Maryville, Tenn.
Describe your job.
I am honored to bring visitors to the most beautiful place in the world, be it leisure, business, or convention travel. Blount County is the type of place that makes my job seem easy. The area is …
December 6, 2023
Manager, Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe
Sarasota, Fla.
Describe your job.
I specialize in hotel and venue sourcing, helping organizations find hotels for events. I’m like a realtor finding hotels. I put info into the database and all the meeting specs. I receive proposals and get involved with the …
December 6, 2023
Vice President, Event Services NAACP
Washington, D.C.
Describe your job.
I am the lead in planning and execution of large-scale events, such as the NAACP National Convention, as well as board meetings, trainings, galas, dinners, staff retreats, and activities for the NAACP Image Awards. These events range …
