Event pros don’t foresee double-dip recession Despite a recent rash of sour economic news, some 43 percent of respondents to the latest online poll from Special Events say they think the economy is improving. A total of 34 percent say they don't see much change in the economy, while 22 percent say they think the economy is headed back into recession …

Time for a changemaker Our sister publication Corporate Meetings & Incentives has just published its annual list of "changemakers"—the meeting professionals who go beyond logistics to deal with big-picture issues including strategic meetings management, meeting design and ROI. See the list here …

Eventworld 2011 is getting closer July 8 is the deadline to register for best pricing at ISES Eventworld 2011, which runs Aug. 4-6 in St. Louis. Those who meet that deadline can save at least 20 percent on education and events. For more money-saving tips for this year's conference click here.