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07/05/2022

EDJ Associates, Inc updated their phone number.

EDJ Associates, Inc updated their phone number.

05/27/2021

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. See some interesting trivia below.

03/30/2021

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: Entrepreneur Series

March 30: Gender Inequality - Winning in a Man's World

03/23/2021

Women's History Month; Entrepreneur Series part 2

March 23: Turn Fear of Failure into Fuel for Success

Tuesday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

03/17/2021

It’s not just any other Wednesday — it’s Buy Women Owned Day!

03/16/2021

Women's History Month: Entrepreneur Series

How Women CEOs Overcome Challenges in Business

March 16: Funding - Finding the Money

03/14/2021

EDJ Associates, Inc updated their address.

EDJ Associates, Inc updated their address.

03/14/2021

EDJ Associates, Inc updated their address.

EDJ Associates, Inc updated their address.

03/14/2021

Join us on Facebook Live, Tuesday, March 16th, 23rd and 30th for our Women's History Month Entrepreneur Series featuring five CEOs with over 50 years experience in business. Hear how Women CEOs overcome challenges in business.

02/01/2021

Congratulations to LaJean W. Gould, the leader of Women In Golf Foundation for making ABC’s Good Morning America’s Inspirational Black History list.

10/22/2020

How Fitbit Took Its Trade Show Booth Experience Virtual | ON24 Blog

For some in-person events, the pandemic meant the quick transition to virtual— sometimes within days. See how was able to deploy a virtual booth experience on a tight timeline after having to cancel an in-person trade show last second.
https://www.on24.com/blog/how-fitbit-took-its-trade-show-booth-experience-virtual/

No trade show, no pipleline, right? Wrong! Learn how Fitbit Health Solutions moved its in-person booth online and generate pipeline with ON24.

10/19/2020

How to Bring Physical Events into the Digital World - ON24

One challenge event professionals face when making the pivot to virtual events is how to capture and hold the attention of attendees throughout the entirety of an event. Check out this on-demand webinar from on how to create with engaging content so attendee focus doesn’t stray.
https://www.on24.com/resources/asset/webinar-best-practices-series-how-to-bring- physical-events-into-the-digital- world/?utm_region=us&utm_source=search&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Drive+- +Virtual+Events+%7C+US&utm_asset=&utm_term=%2Bvirtual+%2Bevent&gclid=CjwKCAjwydP5 BRBREiwA-qrCGnaqSNxhkRWON0LFTD4bFtKyX3sM5PsF1JYReQpoRHcK7XzMLmA- yRoCtwwQAvD_BwE

How to Bring Physical Events into the Digital World - Click here

10/12/2020

Today we salute Indigenous Peoples' Day as a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.

10/08/2020

Four Tips for Transitioning to a Digital-First World | ON24 Blog

Transitioning to virtual events can be difficult when in-person events were the norm prior to COVID-19, but fear not. Here are 4 quick tips from to keep in mind as you make the big pivot to the events industry’s new normal.
https://www.on24.com/blog/four-tips-for-transitioning-to-a-digital-first-world/

It's time for marketers to finally move to a digital-first approach. But how? We look to the community on how to make the shift happen.

10/05/2020

Event Management Technology & Hospitality Solutions | Cvent

One of the reasons EDJ enjoys utilizing the Cvent platform, especially in this age of COVID-19, is Cvent does so much to empower events industry professionals like ourselves. They have what seems like endless educational resources available, which the EDJ Virtual Events Team has taken full advantage of as we pivot to virtual events. These resources cover a broad range of subjects, from Cvent product changes to how to implement virtual events to best practices that ring true for the industry at large.
https://explore.cvent.com/reconnect/pivot-to- virtual?utm_medium=nurture_email&utm_source=internal&utm_campaign=EC-Age-of- Uncertainty--Reconnect-Nurture&utm_content=Email4-Pivot-to-Virtual- BodyCTA&utm_ptype=DG&utm_bus=MMENT&utm_prod=EALL&utm_reg=ALL&utm_aud=ALL& utm_ver=ALL&utm_ind=ALL&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTlRBd01ERXdZamN3TXpJeiIsInQiOiJJYndrOHYyT0 NrdDJtVkhPUG44bjJVSnU5WWZPelVvMmFrb0QrdDd0dWxlQTkrTnRHTXo4QlBGWUt1ZFpmbmg zNHpWZE9KMTc1WmZ2TWVkb3pzSDBNNVAreE1qZ0xrYTk5MlwvOXlHTmNveGRpUmFtb25RdVZ HNWhBWDhOeTYyb0YifQ%3D%3D

Cvent provides software to planners for event management, marketing and attendee engagement, and also helps hotels win business through our sourcing platforms.

10/01/2020

The big pivot: Towards a regenerative events industry - Guy Bigwood, GDSI

With COVID-19 safety concerns preventing in-person events at the moment, events industry professionals have had to make the big pivot to virtual events, determining new ways to deliver content, engage audiences, and be more resilient than ever before. EDJ has made that pivot. We have researched the leading virtual platforms, learned how best to transition our scheduled in-person events to virtual, and are working to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to know-how, implementation practices, and ex*****on of virtual event best practices. Please check out this recording from the IMEX Group’s PlanetIMEX EduMonday Live virtual conference back on May 11, 2020. EDJ’s Virtual Events Team attended the session “The big pivot: Towards a regenerative events industry,” which highlights important considerations as events industry professionals pivot to a new normal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkwS5xJpJzg

The events sector has faced numerous challenges over the years, but never have we experienced anything like the collapse of the industry due to COVID-19. Wit...

09/28/2020

Nourish Yourself and Your Events Through Mindfulness | MPI

“It is not that there will never be a stressful situation that presents in your life. It is that you will have the foundation, concepts and tools to not allow it to grab hold. And you will navigate these obstacles with more ease.” -Lee Papa, pulled from her article “Nourish Yourself and Your Events Through Mindfulness” see link below:
https://www.mpi.org/blog/article/nourish-yourself-and-your-events-through-mindfulness

Mindfulness and intelligent wellbeing lead to work-life integration.

09/24/2020

www.sae.org

If you are new to the virtual side of the events industry, we suggest you check out SAE International’s “Virtual Meetings: A Best Practice Guide” by visiting the link below. It contains valuable tips on how to effectively plan and execute virtual meetings, which can go hand-in- hand with practicing mindfulness. By better acquainting yourself with proven virtual meeting best practices, you can mentally prepare yourself ahead of time to lessen stress in the moment—and for any stress that does arise, practicing mindfulness can help to reduce it. https://www.sae.org/binaries/content/assets/cm/content/standards/virtual-meetings-best-practice-guide.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0Wa4Lzpy-0kFRLaL938pHLLHKPKCc7WF4Acz6GgrgH_1dkXgXNJnpofcs

09/21/2020

How to Be More Mindful at Work

Unlike the physical exhaustion of an in-person event, virtual events can lead to a newer sensation dubbed “Zoom fatigue.” The slang refers to the mental exhaustion that comes from paying attention during a virtual meeting or event for a lengthy period of time, especially multiple times a day. To alleviate this strange fatigue visit the following link for more information:
https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/be-more-mindful-at-work

There are simple ways to reduce the impact workplace stress can have on your mind and body. Here’s a guide to get you started.

09/14/2020

The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Events in 2020 | Cvent Blog

The “Virtual Events in 2020: The Ultimate Guide” from is the perfect starting point if you feel out of the know and unsure of where to start. Not sure of what type of virtual event fits your needs? Don’t know the different elements of virtual events to keep in mind as you plan? Then this guide is perfect for you.
https://www.cvent.com/en/blog/events/virtual-events

Virtual events should be a part of your meeting and event programs, here is a comprehensive guide of 14 key elements to hosting a successful virtual event.

09/11/2020

On this day we honor the victims of the September 11th attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, as well as the emergency responders who worked tirelessly to save as many as they could. We honor you. We miss you. We will not forget.

09/09/2020

Event Management Technology & Hospitality Solutions | Cvent

One of the reasons EDJ enjoys utilizing the Cvent platform, especially in this age of COVID-19, is Cvent does so much to empower events industry professionals like ourselves. They have what seems like endless educational resources available, which the EDJ Virtual Events Team has taken full advantage of as we pivot to virtual events. These resources cover a broad range of subjects, from Cvent product changes to how to implement virtual events to best practices that ring true for the industry at large.
https://explore.cvent.com/reconnect/pivot-to- virtualutm_medium=nurture_email&utm_source=internal&utm_campaign=EC-Age-of- Uncertainty--Reconnect-Nurture&utm_content=Email4-Pivot-to-VirtualBodyCTA&utm_ptype=DG&utm_bus=MMENT&utm_prod=EALL&utm_reg=ALL&utm_au d=ALL&utm_ver=ALL&utm_ind=ALL&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTlRBd01ERXdZamN3TXpJeiIsInQi OiJJYndrOHYyT0NrdDJtVkhPUG44bjJVSnU5WWZPelVvMmFrb0QrdDd0dWxlQTkrTnRHTX o4QlBGWUt1ZFpmbmgzNHpWZE9KMTc1WmZ2TWVkb3pzSDBNNVAreE1qZ0xrYTk5Mlw vOXlHTmNveGRpUmFtb25RdVZHNWhBWDhOeTYyb0YifQ%3D%3D

Cvent provides software to planners for event management, marketing and attendee engagement, and also helps hotels win business through our sourcing platforms.

09/08/2020

Certification for Planners and Event Professionals | Cvent

One way EDJ has made the big pivot in the events industry is by enrolling its Virtual Events Team into training courses for various certifications to keep us up-to-date and ahead of the curve. Several members of our team have Cvent certifications in Event Management, Event Management Advanced, and Mobile Event App since we use the Cvent platform almost exclusively for our registration and website needs. Cvent is also releasing two new certifications, Virtual Events and Hybrid Events, which our team is registered for once they become available. If you would like to learn more about these certifications and see what other certifications are available at this time, please visit the following link. https://www.cvent.com/en/certification/event-professional

Cvent provides Professional Certifications in Event planning Software. Enroll now to become a Cvent certified event planner today.

09/03/2020

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“Mindfulness is taking focus on the current moment and encompassing more than just that thought; it also includes feelings and sensations. So how do you create mindful attendee experiences?” Visit the link below to find out more about mindfulness in the events industry and how it can help your events be more successful than ever.
https://ungerboeck.com/resources/create-mindful-attendee-experiences
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08/31/2020

Mindfulness is becoming more important than ever with the rise of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out this NYTimes article, “How to Be Mindful at Your Desk,” featuring wisdom from Dr. Deepak Chopra. It may be from 2017, but the words ring truer than ever now. Adopting mindfulness can help everyone—event and meeting professionals, as well as attendees—stay better focused, grounded in the present, and in control of stress. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/25/well/mind/how-to-be-mindful-at-your-desk.html

05/25/2020

05/10/2020

EDJ Celebrates Mothers on this day. Thank you for all you do.

04/01/2020

Nation Census Day. Be Counted.

11/30/2019

11/27/2019

Team EDJ wishing everyone a beautiful, blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving.

11/21/2019

Change 4 Change - Power 105.1 FM

Our beloved have developed the greatest entrepreneurs, innovators, lawyers, and world-renowned leaders! Continue the legacy of our institutions by supporting the | Scholarship by joining us for the Radiothon! Funds will support need-based scholarships of $5k for students. Visit BCchange4change.com to give today!

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The Breakfast Club’s Radiothon to benefit the Thurgood Marshall College FundThursday, November 21st 2019

10/31/2019

Congratulations to our World Series Champions.

10/01/2019

09/12/2019

EDJ's CEO Angela Moody In Scotland at the 2019 Solheim Cup opening ceremony with the Women in Golf Foundation. — with LaJean W. Gould and Oneda Castillo.

07/22/2019

CEO Angela Moody, speaking at The Embassy of South Africa at the meet and greet for Her Excellency Baleka Mbete, former Deputy President and Speaker of Parliament of The Republic of South Africa. The occasion was to unveil the iniative to create the ANC Centre for Knowledge, to house all of the ANC archives in a museum to tell the story of the struggle, resistance and enormous role of the African National Congress in developing leaders and ending apartheid.

07/22/2019

Team EDJ at work organizing The Meet and Greet with Her Excellency Baleka Mbete at the Embassy of South Africa.