Stephanie DavisPeopleThe Comeback Kids: 2021 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40Meet Connect Corporate's 40 Under 40 Class of 2021. With so many unknowns these 20- and 30-somethings forged ahead to bring business back to the industry.May 19, 2021People2021 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40: Blair WaltherBlair Walther, 29, is Director of Events for Forbes. She's based in Jersey City, N.J.May 17, 2021People2021 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40: Brian Crumby, CEDBrian Crumby, 38, is Associate Director of Key Accounts and Strategic Partnerships for Caesars Entertainment. He's based in Lake Charles, La.May 17, 2021People2021 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40: Britney Turner, CMPBritney Turner, CMP, 32, is Meeting Planner for DMI Events, Global Leader in Oil & Gas Client Account. She's based in Houston.May 17, 2021People2021 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40: Allison Pulikowski, CMPAllison Pulikowski, 30, is Gathering Producer at Ember LLC. She's based in Newburyport, Mass.May 17, 2021People2021 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40: Bree Nidds, CTABree Nidds, 29, is Vice President of Sales for Discover Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania.May 17, 2021People2021 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40: Meta Jane NelsonMeta Jane Nelson, 26, is the Founder and Speaker Agent for Meta Speakers LLC. She's based in College Station, Texas.May 17, 2021People2021 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40: Jessica Campos, CMPJessica Campos, CMP, 29, is Chief Experience Officer for Wicked Experience Design LLC. She's based in Houston.May 17, 2021People2021 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40: Ashley Lawson, CITPAshley Lawson, 36, is Vice President of Business Partnerships for Achieve Incentives & Meetings. She's based in Cleveland.May 17, 2021People2021 Connect Corporate 40 Under 40: Ashlee BartonAshlee Barton, 38, is Director of Sales and Marketing for Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino, Hyatt Hotels. She's based in Incline Village, Nev.May 17, 2021Page 1 of 11Next PageTop StoriesBizBash SportsWhy Fans Are Spending More on Sports Travel—and How Destinations Can Capitalize on ItA recent study revealed that nearly one-third of millennials and Gen Zers want to travel to a sporting event this year. It’s the perfect excuse for event profs to roll up their sleeves and think up experiences worthy of paying top dollar.Opinion & Experts5 Canadian Event Profs Share Their Favorite Vendors for Catering, Rentals, Staffing, and MoreBizBash SportsHow Can Brand Partners Create Authentic Experiences at Sporting Events? Here’s What Industry Experts Had to SayStrategyHow to Shut Down a Major City Strip for a Single-Day Food and Wine FestExperiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships32 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From Adidas, Red Bull, STARZ, and More