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October 31, 2022

Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes…

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October 28, 2022

New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts

Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. To…

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September 23, 2022

Sustainability Feature: Net Zero Emission Certified Events

This month Matthew Robinette CMP, Vice President of Visitor Experience, Richmond Region Tourism shares information about a sustainability program he launched in…

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September 22, 2022

ESPA’s New Certification Sets Standard For Profession

New Industry Mark Raises Education Expectations for Event Servicing The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) announced today it has unveiled a certification…

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March 30, 2022

ESPA’s New Training Supports Changing Industry

Foundational Event Services Course Offers CE Credits for New, Returning Professionals The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) announced today that it has…

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March 10, 2022

Dennis Edwards Honored by ESPA

The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) announced that an executive at the Greater Raleigh CVB was recognized with a prestigious national award along with…

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February 22, 2022

Event Service Professionals Association Takes “Big Step” with Annual Conference

Taking what organizational officials called “a big step forward,” the Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) held its annual conference January 21-23 at…

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February 17, 2022

What Keeps Attendees Safe in a Pandemic and What Doesn’t

There is no magic elixir to absolutely protect attendees from fast-spreading novel coronaviruses. But strategic measures executed professionally are a lot more…

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February 15, 2022

Learn COVID-19 Protocol Best Practices Gleaned from ESPA’s Annual Conference

When it comes to executing a robust COVID-19 health and safety protocol regimen for an in-person meeting, what better group model than…

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December 9, 2021

Need a Meeting Planning Stress-Buster? Tap Into an Event Service Prof

Tina Lynn Mercardo knows how to reduce stress on the job. As a meeting planner for NAFA Fleet Management Association, she makes…

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