[ad_1] talk Interesting timing: U.S. activity volume rose a healthy 5.3% year over year in February, but the country’s hottest meetings market is up at least 20% in early 2024. The market: Tampa/St. Louis. St. Petersburg. That’s where the Medicine Forum conference will take place on Sunday, March 24, at the Tampa Marriott on Water Street. (Photo at bottom)The Pharmaceutical Forum is the perfect opportunity for planners interested in exploring such a popular conference destination and learning about the latest trends in pharmaceutical and medical events. From peer discussions about smart planning and execution, to understanding the compliance implications of…
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[ad_1] March is International Women’s History Month, and it is only fitting to celebrate it by honoring the women of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. This March, we wanted to showcase the incredible women who work for our beloved Archdiocese and its affiliates to celebrate their contributions and talents to our Church. This week we profile the resilient women of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Ruth Sens Location: Director of Human Resources I have been lucky and surprised to be able to work abroad and experience cultures different from my own throughout my career. Over time, this helped me realize…
[ad_1] Lyon Architects Office Following a competitive tender process, the City of Monash selected to design the Glen Waverley Municipal Precinct. The vision for the Glen Waverley Civic District scheme is to create a vibrant, modern community center at 281 Springvale Road, adjacent to the Harry Seidler designed Waverley Civic Centre. The proposals include the redevelopment of the existing library as well as the introduction of new community facilities. Mayor Nicky Luo said the city was pleased to have Lyons Architects involved in the project. “Lyons Architects is a well-known architecture firm with a strong track record of delivering award-winning…
[ad_1] A vertical creative oasis by Foster + Partners Hollywood, angels Revised designs for The Star, a $1 billion vertical creative project unveiled, will usher in a booming new landmark office envisioned campus Foster + Partners. The two-acre project at 6061 W. Sunset Blvd. is being developed by The Star LLC to create a hub for Hollywood’s top content creators. Designed by architect Norman Foster, The Star takes the form of a dynamic spiral tower.Expansive floorboards, generous outdoor areas and generous floor-to-ceiling windows will provide 360-degree views of the city, Hollywood sign and californiaThe distant Pacific coast. The real heart…
[ad_1] As Women’s History Month comes to an end, we wanted to focus on female entrepreneurs in the DMV area who are changing the landscape of the local hospitality industry. We interviewed them about their business and the lessons they learned along the way. Daniella Senior of Colada Shop and Serenata Daniella Senior holds many important titles: Founder and CEO Piaoxiang shop,Founding Partner serenadeculinary ambassador State Council, recently, a new mother. I had the opportunity to chat with this busy entrepreneur to find out how she is juggling her busy schedule these days. District Fray: Why do you think there…
[ad_1] Industries like information technology have historically excluded women, but gender diversity at UC and UC Santa Barbara has led to tremendous growth and success in higher education technology programs. In recognition of women’s contributions to the information technology (IT) field, six UCSB IT professionals have been nominated for the annual UC Tech Women in System-wide Honor Award. “We are fortunate to have so many incredible women in the UCSB IT community who deserve this recognition,” said Josh Bright, vice chancellor for IT and chief information officer. “Each of this year’s nominees make important contributions every day that inspire innovation,…
[ad_1] When retailers improve the store experience through workforce and task management, they can fully train everyone from associates to managers.Now that we’re past the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, brick-and-mortar stores are making a comeback. As of October 2022, 71% of consumers globally said they shop in physical stores as often or more than before the pandemic.Consumers are once again confident in shopping in person, and retailers have a responsibility to keep them coming back.With 84% of shoppers claiming they would return to a store in a happy atmosphere, retailers are looking for new ways to improve the in-store…
[ad_1] Jeffrey Beers, founder and CEO of New York-based Jeffrey Beers International (JBI), died on March 18 at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer. Throughout his career, Beals had a profound impact on hotel design, the architecture industry, and countless communities around the world. His dedication to excellence, innovation and integrity, along with his creative genius and compassionate leadership, have made JBI the renowned studio it is today. Beals was an architect, designer and artist whose unique work imbued modernism with emotion. He studied architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and glassblowing from renowned…
[ad_1] health advanced research projects agency (ARPA-H) is expanding the scope of its Advanced Clinical Trial Preparation Program, designed to enhance the quality of clinical research by improving patient access. The program will attempt to recruit patients who are typically underrepresented, such as those living in rural areas. ARPA-H appointed Etta Pisano, MDChief Research Officer American College of Radiology (ACR), led the drive and ultimately built upon ARPA-H’s clinical trial portfolio. Pisano is an expert on breast cancer and women’s health, with a research background focused on the use of artificial intelligence in medical imaging. Pisano said in an article…
[ad_1] At approximately 9:27 a.m. today, the FDNY responded to billows of black smoke coming from 125 Greenwich Street (also known as Greenwich Street), an 88-story tower currently in lower Manhattan. Designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects. The building’s 272 apartment units were designed by March & White. Smoke could be seen as far away as New Jersey. Minutes after dark clouds gathered, NYPD helicopter units swarmed the scene and confirmed a fire on the top floor of the tower. The New York Fire Department extinguished the blaze at about 10:06 a.m., and the NYPD later said all construction workers were…