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3 Min.DEI-B Discussions: Native American Heritage MonthNovember is recognized as Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Native Americans. This month and every month, it is important to not only acknowledge […]
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5 Min.DEI-B Discussions: How to Improve Diversity and Inclusion at Meetings and EventsIn honor of Celebrate Diversity Month, held every April in the US, we’re exploring ways to increase diversity and inclusion at events. Diversity is important in the workplace, and in our industry, the workplace extends […]
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3 Min.Top 3 Benefits of Partnering with a Women-Owned BusinessOriginally published on April 23, 2020. Updated on March 8, 2023. Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW) is honored to be a trusted certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the WBDC-Chicago, a regional certifying partner of […]
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3 Min.DEI-B Discussions: Black History MonthDuring Black History Month and throughout the year, we celebrate Black culture by educating our community and embracing our differences. During our internal February Town Hall, our DEI-B team hosted a trivia session to educate […]
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4 Min.DEI-B Discussions: Planning Events Inclusive of the LGBTQ+ CommunityLast week, M&IW’s DEI-B team hosted the first Diversity Discussion with an LGBTQ+ Coffee Hour. The discussions were designed to create a space for earnest, respectful conversation with open questions and answers, allowing a chance […]
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2 Min.The Connection Between the Year of the Rabbit and Event PlannersHappy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Rabbit begins January 22, and we suspect it will prove particularly fortuitous for event planners. But first, let’s explore the Rabbit’s mythology. The Rabbit in the Chinese […]
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3 Min.DEI-B at M&IWAt M&IW, we strive to foster an inclusive culture. As a certified Women’s Business Enterprise, we celebrate and understand the importance of diversity, and our newly-renamed DEI-B team is committed to further strengthening our efforts. […]
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3 Min.Celebrating Black History Month at WorkAt M&IW, we foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity, with an understanding that it’s safe to recognize and enjoy cultural and individual differences. A few years ago, we launched our “We Change the […]
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3 Min.Juneteenth – Learning from our History and Celebrating our ProgressIn support of cultural awareness, we recognized Juneteenth as a paid holiday for the first time in 2020. “Declaring Juneteenth as a paid holiday last year allowed me an opportunity to do something important, at […]