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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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Real Stories from Events

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Chelsea Kalyn, Blackbox Communications Inc.

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Laura Kielbasa, MRA - The Management Association

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Priscilla Chan, Aevias

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Marisa Belsky, Senior Events Specialist

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Kellie Blank, Reimagine Meeting Management

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Meredith Crockett Soper, Above and Beyond Creative

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Robin Reuben, Key Meetings & Events

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Vanessa E. Bass CMP, MMP, HMCC, Foresight Management Group

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Event Architects To Know in 2024 - Mackenzie Crabtree, Innovatis Group

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