People and Career Development

Mar 01, 2023
Taking place each February, Black History Month is an ideal time to honor and celebrate the achievements of Black people in the events industry and beyond and renew our commitment to continue fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). TSNN checked in with six industry leaders to find out how their organizations support the Black community and get their advice on championing DEI. Desirée Knight, Senior Director, Meetings and Events, American Psychological Association; 2023 Chair of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)   What tips would you share with fellow event… more
Feb 28, 2023
Julie Pazina, national director of sales for Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, was formally sworn in as Nevada State Senator on Feb. 6, the first day of the 82nd Session of the Nevada State Legislature. Representing District 12 in southeast Las Vegas, she will chair the Natural Resources Committee and serve on the Commerce and Labor and Growth and Infrastructure committees.Pazina, who has worked at Edlen since 2006, served as president of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association, creating mentorships and internships for students. She brought speakers to high schools, UNLV and the College of… more
Michael Kelly joins Coburn Technologies as digital marketing and trade show specialist. In this role, Kelly will develop and implement marketing campaigns and strategies to promote the Coburn Technologies Inc. brand through the planning, logistics and support of all North American trade shows, as well as digital marketing efforts through various media platforms. Previously, he served multimedia designer/global corporate marketing specialist for Mirion Technologies, Inc. Kelly joins Coburn, a frequent exhibitor at many U.S. and global trade shows, with experience executing B2B and B2C trade… more
Are you searching for U.S. trade shows and events for industry professionals? Where do you need to be in 2023 to meet the industry’s movers and shakers, gain insight into the latest trade show trends and source products and services for your business? Look no further.  We’ve got the skinny on some of the most inspiring industry events for exhibit managers and event marketers in 2023. There are dozens of industry events across the country to choose from each year, so this is not a comprehensive list of all that’s available.  We’ve put together a curated list with the vital details to help… more
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