NATIONAL: Event planning and marketing company GES has launched a Flex Talent Pool program, designed to bring back operational talent for temporary work opportunities. GES has partnered with third-party staffing agency Epic Personnel to help recruit talent with operational and exhibitor service experience.

CHICAGO: 360 Chicago has reopened for the first time since November. The observation deck—offering views of the city from 1,000 feet above Magnificent Mile—is home to TILT, Chicago’s highest thrill ride, which will also begin reoperating under strict health and safety guidelines. All tickets purchased online in advance will be discounted by 50%.

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced Julie Roberts as its new director of communications and brand relations. The North Carolina native will oversee communications, public relations, social media and brand standards. Roberts’s portfolio includes providing services to industry organizations such as the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, NFL and more.

NEW YORK: The 15th annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience will be hosted virtually Feb. 21. The free event is presented by New Jersey's Royal Wine Corp. and features a guided wine tasting. An official tasting kit is available for delivery, each including 25 wine samples from wineries around the world. Cooking demonstrations featuring personalities from Kosher.com will be shown, and attendees will receive downloadable shopping lists and recipe cards in advance to follow along.

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is hosting its BAMkids Film Festival virtually from Feb. 20-28. The family-friendly event, now in its 23rd year, will showcase 68 films from 27 countries, and also include interactive digital activities and a call for young filmmakers.

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