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Winter 2020 MICHIGAN MEETINGS + EVENTS MAGAZINE: IN THIS ISSUE
STEVEN A . ADELMAN Expert in safety and security at live events, head of the Adelman Law Group, PLLC and vice president of the Event Safety Alliance
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What Could Go Wrong?
Emergency management experts, local planners and law enforcement professionals talk tips, tools and top-of-mind concepts to keep events safe and running smoothly. EVETTE PITTMAN Supervisor of the Office of Special Events for the City of Grand Rapids
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MIM+E
By Megan Gosch
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DEPARTMENTS 18 EVENT PROFILE ILEA Detroit discusses ways to incorporate cannabis at events. By Kassidy Tarala 20 DESTINATION Lansing is a central player in hosting groups in Michigan. By Kassidy Tarala
48 PEOPLE PROFILE The industry reflects on Jack Schripsema’s contributions in light of his retirement. By Megan Gosch
P H OTO S : T R U M P I E P H OTO G R A P H Y
We all know planners are busy and no one has spare time on their hands, but for [contingency planning] you make time. You find a way to carve out those hours. It’s one of the most important parts of the process and you need to hit the ground running as soon as possible.
At their events, planners are in a unique role in that they are the most knowledgeable person in the room. They are the experts in their circumstances.
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