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A Firefighter's Guide to Planning Events That Don't Catch Fire

August 18, 2026

A former paramedic turned government event planner shares how he sources venues, stretches budgets, and keeps 500-person conferences from falling apart.

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Calm, Curated, and Intentional: How Allison Levine Elevates Wine Events Nationwide

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Event Architects to Know- Mastering the Art of Experiential Events with Nikki Yep

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Event Agency Success: How Trish Knox Stays Ahead

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Event Architects To Know – Deanna Griffith-House, EventMasters

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Event Architects To Know – Tessa Lavoie

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 – Bill Wulff, Above The Rim Events

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Whitney Butler, PlatinumXP

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Melanie Endert, CMP, M&A Leadership Council

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Tonya Almond, CMP, Tag Agency

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