Joanne's Meeting and Event EGuide
February 7, 2023
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”
—Shirley Chisholm

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What’s In This Issue?

  • Things That Interest Me - and Maybe You
  • Membership Program
  • Registration for March CMP Class
  • Thank you! 1K YouTube Subscribers


“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
 
—Barack Obama

“What’s Next?” Membership Program

Do you feel like your New Year’s resolutions are fading?
You don’t have to give up, you just have to find a different way to begin again…

Here’s a different way…
“What’s Next?” Membership Program is a 12-month strategy about taking the best steps for you to get to where you want to be in the future.

Not sure if a Membership is right for you? Want to try it out first?
Join us on February 26 for the first live two-hour virtual workshop: "Excuse Me While I Rearrange My Priorities". 
This is the only workshop open to non-members to attend. Registration fee can be applied to a membership package.


Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 1)

2023 is the Year of the Cupcake!
Who doesn’t appreciate a good cupcake!
Blossoms Artisanal Floral Cupcakes Boston Baked Blossoms

Why talking to strangers is good for your mental health
Who knew small talk with strangers could benefit you in the long run!

Blazer
A practical blazer that you can throw in the washing machine!

@myhotelcarpet
Check out this Instagram!
Instagram Account Instagram
March 2023 Virtual Intensive CMP Class

Register for the March Virtual CMP class!
The class is 16 hours over 4 sessions:
Saturday, March 4
Sunday, March 5
Saturday, March 18
Sunday, March 19
All sessions will be from 1:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time.

There are only a few spots left so please register ASAP if you want to attend!
Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 2)

Tax Tips for Incentive Programs
Take a look at some tips for incentive programs.
Tax Tips Northstar Meetings Group

FTC proposes rule to ban non-compete agreements

Big Raise Coming for Foodservice Workers at Orlando’s Convention Center
"A minimum-wage increase from $13 to $18 per hour, and a $5.50-per-hour raise for all current employees, to take effect between now and summer 2024."

A guide to 9 global buzzwords for 2023, from 'polycrisis' to 'zero-dose children'
This was enlightening to me—not just the terms, but what they meant in terms of what if going on in the world.

Thank you to everyone who has watched my videos and subscribed to my channel. I’m overjoyed that so many people find my videos helpful to them on their CMP journey! 
Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 3)

Travel

Pay for entry: US travelers will soon have to pay a fee to enter the United Kingdom
The fee is to give more accurate data on who is coming through the borders, since the U.K. is to fully digitize the borders by 2025.
Fee to UK USA Today

40 most exciting new hotels opening this year
Some incredible new hotels opening all around the world!
New Hotels The Points Guy

How to find out what airlines owe you when your flight is canceled, delayed
Helpful information! The Department of Transportation now makes it easier to find out.
Airlines USA Today

This Flight Attendant-approved TikTok Hack Is a Genius Way to Avoid Overpriced Airport Food
Check out this mini portable oven!
Portable Food Warmer Travel + Leisure

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