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NATIONAL: The board of directors of the Event Safety Alliance (ESA) has hired Rob Bergeron as the organization’s second executive director. Bergeron brings decades of diverse association management experience and became ESA’s first full-time employee in the chief staff executive role on April 28. Bergeron’s nonprofit background includes leading the Oracle Developer & Technology User Group and the Society of Government Meeting Professionals. He also holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential.
The Wall Street Journal bestselling, award-winning author/entrepreneur Natasha Miller has launched a new book, Corporate Event Mastery. The book aims to be a powerful resource for corporate event profs, designed to streamline their workflow, sharpen their strategy, and prove their impact. Drawing on real-world experiences, the book features exclusive interviews with seasoned internal event producers and decision-makers across industries.
PHOENIX: Visit Phoenix announced the appointment of Joel Koester as executive director of the newly formed Phoenix Sports and Events Commission. Launched in July 2024, the commission aims to attract a diverse portfolio of sports, arts, and cultural events that drive economic impact and enhance the quality of life across Greater Phoenix. As executive director, Koester will lead strategic efforts to secure, grow, and host major sporting and entertainment events for the region.
SEATTLE: Populus Hotels, a collection of carbon-positive hotels that celebrate and protect the natural world, announced the debut of Populus Seattle, opening late spring 2025. Formerly known as the Westland Building, the adaptive reuse property is now a 120-room boutique hotel, featuring Pioneer Square’s first rooftop bar, a signature restaurant, and a design that evokes the feeling of a Pacific Northwest rainforest. Meeting spaces include The Library and The Art Room, ideal for business meetings, social gatherings, and celebrations of up to 70 guests. The spaces will also regularly host community events and programming that foster collaboration, creativity, and connection.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Located across from the historic Eastern Market, Lobby Bar is accepting dinner reservations starting May 16. Offering a refined yet playful take on classic American fare and crafted cocktails, the 2,000-square-foot restaurant is designed to be a gathering place for all. Helming the kitchen is chef and D.C. native Andre Williams.
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