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Groups join forces to make economic case for meetings

Backed by new research, associations plan to advocate meetings as economic drivers and job creators in a still-lagging economy.

An upcoming trade show first: Chicago In-Water Boat Show

‘Partly sunny’ forecast for trade shows

Modest-but-steady growth expected; sponsorships, advocacy tie-ins may be rising

Management institute credited with building networks

IOM course, sponsored by the U.S. Chamber, imparts basics of association management and can be a steppingstone to the CAE.

Group is spreading the word of standards for planners

Surveys suggest decline in meeting attendance is ending