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DC Organizations Prepare for Disruptive Metro Maintenance

Associations Now

Starting in June, DC commutes will be tough as Metro begins its year-long restoration plan, and associations need to develop coping mechanisms. With the introduction of the DC Metro “SafeTrack” plan , DC area organizations will have to work with staff to maintain productivity as commutes are disrupted and extended.

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The DC Metro Area #Eventprofs and #Assnchat Tweet-up | KiKi L.

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Motown magic continues to attract business

Aaron Wolowiec

The Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau has raised funds for the annual meeting, so members can be confident in the city’s ability to educate and entertain, Graham said. Also, Detroit Metro Airport is an international airport so members traveling from around the globe can easily fly to the meeting.

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Detroit Metro CVB: Bankruptcy Won’t Affect Conferences

Associations Now

That’s the message the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is making clear this week, days after the city’s unprecedented municipal bankruptcy was announced. Development is ongoing, and Alexander touted police and fire investments, emphasizing safety throughout the metro area, especially downtown.

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Vote for us for best meeting planning company!

Aaron Wolowiec

Best Convention and Visitors Bureau – Detroit Metro CVB. Best Meeting/Event Venue in Detroit Metro Area – Cobo Center. Best Meeting/Event Venue outside Detroit Metro Area – Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Metro Cars. Below is a list of fellow nominees for whom we hope you vote! Best Transportation Co.

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Metro-North Crash Intensifies Calls for Improved Safety, Funding

Associations Now

The theories and questions began to fly almost as fast as the Metro-North commuter train jumped the tracks. But the problems aren’t confined to Metro-North. ” The Wall Street Journal quoted an NTSB official as saying Tuesday that it was “possible that PTC could have prevented” the Metro-North crash.

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Detroit: Not the ‘black eye’ of America

Aaron Wolowiec

I’m not sure this is news, but as Larry Alexander, president of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau , told me last week, media watch the city with careful eyes since it’s the automobile capital of the world. Larry Alexander, president of the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. A riverfront view of Detroit.

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