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US News: Live event workers devastated by COVID rally in Philadelphia

Event Industry News

Live events brought Philadelphia over $10 billion in 2019. With all large public events in Philadelphia cancelled through February 2021, thousands of gig workers, independent contractors, and businesses who make up the live events industry are likely to be the last to return to work. “We

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Connecting Philadelphia nonprofits to crucial resources

Candid

At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. I would not have as strong a connection to the Philadelphia nonprofit landscape.” Angela’s story is one of many stories of nonprofits in Philadelphia that have benefited from our resources and expertise.

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Friday Top 5

Thanks For Playing

From when we went to the Philadelphia Eagles academy for women in February of 2011. So if you're as obsessed with the pigskin as I am - or if you need some inside scoop to run your fantasy team - check 'em out! Image credit: my mom!

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Relationships matter: How one Philadelphia high-rise puts customer service first

Ungated

The post Relationships matter: How one Philadelphia high-rise puts customer service first appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog. Attendees will experience community tours, innovative education sessions specific to high-rise management, and opportunities to network with colleagues from around the country.

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A Year in Photos

Thanks For Playing

Louis, San Diego, Kansas City, Portland, Fort Lauderdale I tried not to take pictures of myself (two, neither of my face) or people in general (very few), my meals (although there are food photos), or my cat (less successful there).

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Streets of Philadelphia All Set for DNC

Associations Now

And with a convention of this size, with so many high-profile and influential attendees, you better believe the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee have been hard at work ever since the DNC was awarded to them in February 2015. In other words, the DNC will be huge. Future Meetings Welcome.

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Crisis Averted: Philadelphia Event Venue’s Labor Conflict Ends Quickly

Associations Now

More details: The backstory: Early Thursday morning, four unions whose members do work at the Philadelphia convention center—Teamsters and those representing carpenters, stagehands, and riggers—formed a picket line outside of the venue to protest a proposal they said would weaken the unions’ jurisdiction and cut working hours.