August 15, 2018

De la industria de mariscos a deportes de aventuras: Una conversación con Massi Devoto Chen de Explornatura.

Durante una reciente visita a Turrialba, Costa Rica, tuve el placer de estar con Massi Devoto Chen, co-propietario de Explornatura, una compañía de aventura situada en el bello valle central de la provincia de Cartago. Hablamos sobre muchos temas, viajes de aventura, el turismo, la sostenibilidad y el amor de Massi por su Costa Rica natal.   …

July 6, 2018

From the Seafood Industry to Adventure Sports: A Conversation with Explornatura’s Massi Devoto Chen

During a recent visit to Turrialba, Costa Rica, I had the pleasure of visiting with Massi Devoto Chen, co-owner of Explornatura, an adventure company based in the beautiful central valley Cartago province. We talked about a variety of topics including travel & tourism, sustainability, and Massi’s love for his native Costa Rica. Q: Can you …

June 28, 2018

Office of National Drug Control Policy, DFC & Michigan HIDTA State Meeting

June 20, 2018 | Lansing, MI Overview: The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) held a FY 2018 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) and Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) State Meeting on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan. The premise for this meeting was to create a forum in which …

July 27, 2017

How to Choose the Right Exhibit Display for Your Next Trade Show

Since I started working in the meetings and events industry, I have been fascinated with the trade show industry, specifically with exhibit displays. This week, I interviewed Bob Heck, a 30-year industry veteran and owner & CEO of Steel City Displays. Bob talked with me about his company, the trade show industry, and shared excellent …

May 25, 2017
Sunny Sumter

The Secret to the DC Jazz Festival Success: Strategic Partnerships and a True Passion for Music

The Annual DC Jazz Festival will be held June 9-18, 2017 with 125 performances in over 40 venues throughout the city. CMP had the opportunity to interview Executive Director, Sunny Sumter, who has been with the Festival since 2008. She talks about this year’s lineup, sponsorship strategies, volunteer management, her main achievements, and the festival’s …