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Who Deserves Federal Funding?
Who Deserves Federal Funding?
A new government proposal aims to place hefty restrictions on federal grants, threatening funding for associations and convention venues.
Coronavirus-Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson to Begin Human Testing of Coronavirus Vaccine by September
The vaccine could be available in early 2021 for emergency use authorization.
March 30, 2020
Due to Coronavirus Outbreak, These In-Person Meetings Have Become Online Events
Due to Coronavirus Outbreak, These In-Person Meetings Have Become Online Events
As COVID-19 disrupts the business events industry, these organizations have moved their meetings online.
March 30, 2020
Coronavirus Legal Considerations Force Majeure Insurance Coverage
Assessing Force Majeure and Insurance Coverage in the Time of Coronavirus
Updated March 27, 2020 at 4:20 pm EDT. Tackling the legal and insurance questions meeting planners have in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 27, 2020
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Trump Signs Historic Coronavirus Relief Package; US Travel CEO Says 'More Will Need to Be Done'
Updated March 27, 2020, 4:45 p.m. EDT. The bipartisan bill represents a 'great first step,' said U.S. Travel's Roger Dow. 
March 27, 2020
Focusing on the Greater Good Amid Coronavirus
Focusing on the Greater Good Amid Coronavirus
During this difficult time, we're seeing the best humankind shine through. Meeting venues across the globe are offering up their spaces for emergency aid and donations are pouring in to help hospitality...
March 27, 2020
C2 Montreal Pushed to Fall 2020, With New Theme and Digital Components
C2 Montreal Pushed to Fall 2020, With New Theme and Digital Components
Organizers also announced the launch of the C2 Spark series of creative "micro-events."
March 26, 2020
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