People/Events/Accounts: News about the ATLive Benefit Concert, the National L.G.B.T. Chamber of Commerce, Vendy Awards, and More

ATLANTA: The ATLive benefit concert will take place November 15-17 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Produced by Mac Presents, the event will raise funds for Johnnie Mac Soldier’s Fund and the Quest Community Development Organization. 

BOSTON: The Aloft Boston Seaport District Hotel has opened its first Mama’s Spot, a private space for nursing mothers.

CHICAGO: The 14th annual Saving Tiny Hearts Gala will take place September 14 at the Fairmont Hotel Chicago. 

Vacations By Rail, a provider of escorted and independent rail holidays, has been acquired by Great Rail Journeys. 

LAS VEGAS: GES National Servicenter has achieved J.D. Power Certification for its phone and chat channels for an 11th consecutive year. 

LOS ANGELES: L.A. Comic Con will take place October 11-13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. 

For information on upcoming events in Los Angeles, visit Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles 

MAUI: Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has unveiled limited-edition pink Cabanas for a Cure, created by local textile designer Jana Lam. The cabanas were launched for the hotel’s sixth annual Paddle for a Cure, a fund-raising initiative supporting Susan G. Komen Hawaii, which takes place August 30-October 31.

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The National L.G.B.T. Chamber of Commerce will host the 2021 N.G.L.C.C. International Business and Leadership Conference August 8-14 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood. 

NASHVILLE: Global DMC Partners has acquired Evolution Event Solutions. 

NEW YORK: The 15th annual Vendy Awards, an annual street food competition, will have its last-ever event on September 21 at Governors Island. The event raises funds for the nonprofit Street Vendors Project. 

For information on upcoming events in New York, visit Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork

PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE: Luna by Giada, a restaurant from Giada De Laurentiis, will be the headlining restaurant at Republic Hotel in Scottsdale. The first non-gaming boutique hotel from Caesars Entertainment is slated to open in spring 2021.

WASHINGTON: Experience design and marketing agency 360 Live Media has appointed Jack Macleod chief growth officer. 

With contributions from Claire Hoffman in Los Angeles and Beth Kormanik, Michele Laufik, and Ian Zelaya in New York.

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