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Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Public and Nonprofit Event Management | Why is Event Management Needed?

As a seasoned event planner renowned for exceptional skill in curating unforgettable experiences, Beth Lawrence has been at the forefront of the industry's latest trends. From orchestrating multi-day conventions and innovation festivals to organizing fundraisers, incubator programs, and statewide historic site tours – in-person and virtual – her expertise spans various event types.

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7 Key Strategies for Successful Public and Nonprofit Event Planning | Planning the Perfect Nonprofit Event

As a seasoned event planner renowned for exceptional skill in curating unforgettable experiences, Beth Lawrence has been at the forefront of the industry's latest trends. From orchestrating multi-day conventions and innovation festivals to organizing fundraisers, incubator programs, and statewide historic site tours – in-person and virtual – her expertise spans various event types.

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Aligning Stakeholder Needs to Achieve Success: American Journalism Project Spring Convening 2023

Photo: Matt Shiffler Photography for American Journalism Project

During this three-day event, 130 members of the American Journalism Project Community gathered in Cleveland, Ohio, to celebrate wins, facilitate peer learning, and have opportunities to connect and grow their newsrooms.

Beth Lawrence Meetings & Events planned and executed a plated dinner and program for over 240 guests, including local partners of the American Journalism Project and their grant recipients.

Through a thoughtful, human-centered approach, Beth and her team showcased the beautiful city of Cleveland and helped the AJP celebrate an impactful year for local journalism in the city.

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Educating on Health Equity: Independence Blue Cross' Health Equity Summit with On the Goga

For Independence Blue Cross Health Equity Summit in Philadelphia, On the Goga had the idea of offering the attendees a Wellbeing Lounge, focusing on how to make the Future of Work more human-centered.

Beth Lawrence Meetings and Events brought their concept to life.

The lounge was created onsite, including a silent meditation station, reading corner, kindness mirror activation, chair massages and an interactive “What is Wellbeing?” activation, powered by Mentimeter.

The space welcomed over 200 people a space to center their own wellbeing during this packed day of education and networking events.

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Two-Day Virtual Conference with New Jersey Historical Commission

This two-day virtual event was attended by 298 people – 48 more than the attendance goal.

By working with Beth Lawrence Meetings & Events, the New Jersey Historical Commission held an expertly curated event that kept all attendees engaged over two days of virtual programming.

The event included keynote speakers, panel discussions, lighting talks, a moderated Q&A, post-event surveys, and a detailed post-event report to all stakeholders.

This experience attracted students from over 40 schools and universities. Over 15% of the attendees were teachers, professors, or assistant professors.

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Three-Day Virtual Festival with 450 Speakers, 140 Sessions and 7,000 Attendees: B.PHL 2020

B.PHL is a three-day series of workshops, meet ups, and curated experiences produced by Amplify Philly and sponsored by Independence Blue Cross.

After a pivot from an in-person event to a virtual format, Beth Lawrence Meetings and Events worked with the organizers to curate over 140 sessions, a Film Festival, over 350 speakers, and socially distant in-person events for those in the Philadelphia region.

The speaker line-up was a mix of local experts and nationally-known celebrities such as Issa Rae, Nick Offerman, America Ferrrara, and Pitbull. 

Close to 7,000 people from 49 US states and 37 countries attended the event.

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