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Sharing food and interesting topics – two ways to improve interpersonal relationships

We received many ideas on how to do more targeted networking at events, but we can't list them all in the upcoming September/October print edition. So we're sharing contributions from event planners in our newsletter. Here's the first one. By Michelle Russell A member of PCMA shares how to visit four Las Vegas restaurants with a conference group to effectively spark conversation among group members. Response ConveningAsked at the PCMA Catalyst Community for an example of how events can help build meaningful connections, James Stanton, regional vice president of Helmsbriscoe, shared his recent experience attending the Lip Smacking Foodie Tour in Las Vegas. “There were four restaurants on the night, most of which were within walking distance. The menus at each location were carefully selected, and guests with food allergies and dietary restrictions were well catered for.” “From a social point of view,” Stanton writes, “it’s wonderful. Mainly because the power of food is endless, and we all have to…