Connect StaffPlacesCheck Out the 2023 Connect Texas Meeting Planner GuideWho doesn't love a good game of Texas Hold 'Em? Meeting planners know they're playing a good hand when hosting an event in the Lone Star State.October 30, 2023PlacesFAMing It Up 365 in Gulf Shores and Orange BeachMeeting planners looking for a warm-weather destination where they can hold indoor/outdoor events turn to Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.November 12, 2020People2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40: Joe MartinJoe Martin, 33, is partner and director of conferences & meetings at BDI Events. He is based in Gig Harbor, Washington.September 23, 2020People2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40: Rex MaxionRex Maxion, 32, is director of sales at Moxy Oakland. He is based in Oakland, California.September 23, 2020People2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40: Jenny Ng, CMPJenny Ng, CMP, 33, is the event planning senior manager of National Co+op Grocers. She is based in Minneapolis.September 23, 2020People2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40: Lauren Nikole Avellan, DMCPLauren Nikole Avellan, DMCP, 33, is account executive at DECO Productions, Inc. She is based in Miami.September 23, 2020People2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40: Shelby Parish, CMP, CAE, IOMShelby Parish, CMP, CAE, IOM, 34, is meeting and events planner for DCG Communications. She is based on Washington, D.C.September 23, 2020People2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40: Holly Potter-HarveyHolly Potter-Harvey, 38, is an account executive at 360 Destination Group. She is based in Arlington, Texas.September 23, 2020People2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40: Lee RekasLee Rekas, 37, is area director of sales & marketing at Highgate. She is based in Key West, Florida.September 23, 2020People2020 Connect Association 40 Under 40: Sara Berner Roberts, CMP, DESSara Berner Roberts, CMP, DES, 28, is manager of member engagement and programs of Greater Houston Partnership. She is based in Houston. September 23, 2020Page 1 of 5Next PageTop StoriesExperiential Marketing, Activations & SponsorshipsBlock Party: See How Minecraft Was Transformed Into an IRL Video GameThe popular game has been turned into an interactive in-person experience that just opened in Canada.United States6 Event Venues in St. Louis That Will Wow AttendeesExperiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships50 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From Liquid I.V., Martha Stewart, Foot Locker, and MoreIndustry InsidersTurning Corporate Messaging Into Human StorytellingMeetingsHow RenderATL Is Redefining the Concept of Tech Conferences
