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Why Networking Receptions Stress Attendees Out — And What to Build Instead
Skift Take Planners often treat networking as time to fill. A design strategist argues it’s a job to be done, and that the fix is giving attendees a reason to talk that isn’t networking. When Claire Lester asks professionals what they think about networking, she always gets the same response: They hate it. “It feels inauthentic and like we’re trying to gain something,” Lester, the senior design studio strategist at Maritz, said at IMEX America.
Why Networking Receptions Stress Attendees Out
15 October 2026 | By: David McMillin | Publisher: Skift Meetings Event Design Why Networking Receptions Stress Attendees Out - And What to Build Instead David McMillin October 15th, 2026 at 11:42 AM EDT Photo Caption: Attendees gather at IMEX America in Las Vegas. David McMillin Skift Take Planners often treat networking as time to fill. A design strategist argues it's a job to be done, and that the fix is giving attendees a reason to talk that isn't networking.
Social Security will increase by just $75 a month next year, but these tools can boost your retirement income
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2027 will be 3.6%, the Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday. That works out to about an additional $75 a month for retired workers, from approximately $2,088 to $2,163. The annual shift is based on year-over-year changes in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which tracks the prices of a broad range of goods and services.
Ground Control: Construction Continues to Monitor the Federal Drone Ban
In December of 2025, the CEOs of three construction firms—Hensel Phelps, Brasfield & Gorrie and Bechtel—received a message that didn’t exactly feel like a warm holiday greeting: a demand from two members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to document their companies’ use of Chinese-made drones over the past five years.
Can Your Next Human Hire Beat an AI Agent?
Skift Take If meeting planners start managing AI agents, the case for adding headcount is about to get harder to make. The past six months have featured plenty of questions about AI. What does the technology mean for reviewing event contracts? How will AI attendees reshape registration numbers? And why is it still underperforming when it comes to on-site matchmaking?
Should you buy a house now or wait?
Key takeaways The housing market has become more friendly for homebuyers recently, but even so, many prospective buyers are sidelined by record-high prices. If your credit score is strong, your employment is stable and you have enough savings to cover a down payment and closing costs, buying now can still be a smart move. But if your personal finances are not ideal at the moment, or if home values in your area are on the decline, it might be better to wait. Buy now, or wait?
Should you buy a house now or wait?
Key takeaways The housing market has become more friendly for homebuyers recently, but even so, many prospective buyers are sidelined by record-high prices. If your credit score is strong, your employment is stable and you have enough savings to cover a down payment and closing costs, buying now can still be a smart move. But if your personal finances are not ideal at the moment, or if home values in your area are on the decline, it might be better to wait. Buy now, or wait?
Should you buy a house now or wait?
Key takeaways The housing market has become more friendly for homebuyers recently, but even so, many prospective buyers are sidelined by record-high prices. If your credit score is strong, your employment is stable and you have enough savings to cover a down payment and closing costs, buying now can still be a smart move. But if your personal finances are not ideal at the moment, or if home values in your area are on the decline, it might be better to wait. Buy now, or wait?
Should you buy a house now or wait?
Key takeaways The housing market has become more friendly for homebuyers recently, but even so, many prospective buyers are sidelined by record-high prices. If your credit score is strong, your employment is stable and you have enough savings to cover a down payment and closing costs, buying now can still be a smart move. But if your personal finances are not ideal at the moment, or if home values in your area are on the decline, it might be better to wait. Buy now, or wait?
Should you buy a house now or wait?
Key takeaways The housing market has become more friendly for homebuyers recently, but even so, many prospective buyers are sidelined by record-high prices. If your credit score is strong, your employment is stable and you have enough savings to cover a down payment and closing costs, buying now can still be a smart move. But if your personal finances are not ideal at the moment, or if home values in your area are on the decline, it might be better to wait. Buy now, or wait?
Should you buy a house now or wait?
Key takeaways The housing market has become more friendly for homebuyers recently, but even so, many prospective buyers are sidelined by record-high prices. If your credit score is strong, your employment is stable and you have enough savings to cover a down payment and closing costs, buying now can still be a smart move. But if your personal finances are not ideal at the moment, or if home values in your area are on the decline, it might be better to wait. Buy now, or wait?
Should you buy a house now or wait?
Key takeaways The housing market has become more friendly for homebuyers recently, but even so, many prospective buyers are sidelined by record-high prices. If your credit score is strong, your employment is stable and you have enough savings to cover a down payment and closing costs, buying now can still be a smart move. But if your personal finances are not ideal at the moment, or if home values in your area are on the decline, it might be better to wait. Buy now, or wait?
Should you buy a house now or wait?
A Richland County woman was charged with food stamp fraud.On Wednesday, Special Agents of the SC Department of Social Services arrested a woman who was in conne Richland County Sheriff shuts down nightclub after 4 wounded in shooting New details are emerging after an early morning shooting at the Rumba VIP nightclub off Decker Boulevard that left four people recovering.
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More than 100 volunteers are spending their Tuesday nights packing food for Big Country students who may not have enough to eat outside of school through Love a NEXT Lab receives more than 2 tons of salt for next-generation nuclear reactor More than two tons of specialized salt from the U.S. Department of Energy was delivered to Abilene Christian University’s Next Lab.
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DHS watchdog finds vetting errors in 40% of Afghan asylum applications under Biden admin Errors were found in 40% of asylum applications filed by Afghan migrants who entered the United States following the Biden administration’s withdrawal. Jim Thornton, the longtime announcer for "Wheel of Fortune," was fired after Sony Pictures Television conducted an investigation into allegations about him.
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Steubenville officials are weighing how to move forward with demolitions as the city works to revitalize neighborhoods and balance its budget.The discussion unf Woda working with Steubenville officials on exit plan from proposed development Steubenville city officials are working with Woda representatives on next steps for the Sunset Boulevard property after the company withdrew from a proposed dev More than a year after cannabis sales began in Wintersville, village leaders say the community...
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Country singer, Charles Kelly, best known for being a part of the award-winning group, Lady A announced he has been diagnosed witha rare type of blood cancer. Former Tri-State reality TV star pleads guilty to some charges, including bestiality A former reality TV personality who appeared on an A&E series about swingers admitted to some of the charges against him.
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Auburn employee accused of stealing Athletics secrets, giving them to opponents AUBURN, Ala. (WBMA) — An Auburn University employee is accused of stealing confidential information from Auburn Athletics and giving the university's trade secr PELHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A wildfire burning in Oak Mountain State Park has grown to approximately 130 acres as crews work Tuesday to strengthen containment lines b First Section of Birmingham Northern Beltline Opens to Traffic Gov.
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An inmate from the Albany County Jail is suing Sheriff Craig Apple, alleging he was beaten by jail officers. The lawsuit is the second filed against the sheriff A traffic stop in Clifton Park led to the arrests of two Ballston Spa residents accused of knowingly driving a stolen vehicle. A load of drugs and cash were found during a search in Columbia County.The Sept.
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Springfield man convicted of invasion of privacy for secretly recording women in bathrooms A Springfield man has been convicted after police said he used a camera recording device to secretly view women in bathrooms without their knowledge or consent.
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Water from Pacific Ocean may contribute to heavy rain over West Michigan Nine straight days of dry weather comes to an end Wednesday with a disturbance that could drop up to two inches of rain on West Michigan. An investigation has been launched into a homicide that took place in Kalamazoo on Monday. A man has been arraigned after a gun fired inside a third-grader's backpack at Battle Creek's Ann J Kellogg Elementary School last week.
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FEMA says homes bought out after Helene would be demolished, 'returned to green space' Last week, News 13 spoke with Hendersonville homeowners who said FEMA buyout offers arrived too late and did not go far enough.
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A confirmed one-on-one interview with Commissioner Erica Crawley was canceled just minutes before Tuesday morning’s commissioners meeting adjourned, leaving que Olentangy Orange High School is under scrutiny after hazing allegations surfaced involving its girls soccer team.The school district said it investigated the m An Ohio woman has filed a lawsuit after doctors allegedly amputated the wrong leg.
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Grammy-winning R&B star Raheem DeVaughn brings the heat to Baltimore’s Soul on the Water Get ready for a smooth night on the waterfront!Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn is bringing his signature “Soul n R&B” sound to Baltimore this we Authorities also found a 5-gallon bucket containing urine near the woman.
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Man charged with murder after victim dies from shooting at Milledgeville convenience store A 20-year-old man is now facing a murder charge after a shooting at a convenience store in Milledgeville left a man dead. An incident report is revealing new deati Three more arrested as Bibb deputies continue Carolyn Crayton Park shooting probe Two more people have been arrested in connection to the Carolyn Crayton Park mass shootin that left 12 injured.
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Clio man arrested for attempting to meet up with minor decoy for sex GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. – The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office says that a Clio man has been arrested in a G.H.O.S.T. operation.Sheriff Chris Swanson says that a C The "Good Morning America" correspondent opened up about his testicular cancer diagnosis in a recent interview. The City of Fenton is under a boil water advisory after a water main break occurred on North Leroy Street Tuesday.
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Friends look for answers in the death of airman found in burned car on Eglin AFB EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- New details are in about the body found in a burned car on Eglin Air Force Base. Four arrested after 20-year-old killed in attempted robbery near Fort Walton Beach OKALOOSA COUNTY, fLA. -- Four people have been arrested in connection with the Sept.
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JUST IN: Man in wheelchair escapes fire that destroys home, kills some pets Jim Zczesny of Brookeland was sitting in his wheelchair inside his longtime home on Barrow Drive, just off Loop 149, when he suddenly smelled smoke.Within moments, he discovered his bathroom was on fire.Zczesny said he m The Warren ISD has says an investigation into allegations a substitute employee made threatening comments at Warren Elementary has led to charges filed and the employee's removal from the...
Should you buy a house now or wait?
Key takeaways The housing market has become more friendly for homebuyers recently, but even so, many prospective buyers are sidelined by record-high prices. If your credit score is strong, your employment is stable and you have enough savings to cover a down payment and closing costs, buying now can still be a smart move. But if your personal finances are not ideal at the moment, or if home values in your area are on the decline, it might be better to wait. Buy now, or wait?
Should you buy a house now or wait?
High winds knock down utility poles, cause widespread outages near Rushing and Fairbanks High winds toppled a full row of utility poles near Rushing and Fairbanks Tuesday afternoon, cutting power to thousands of homes and businesses. No word yet on injuries or restoration time as crews respond.
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Vancouver will celebrate the completion of its $26 million Main Street reconstruction project on Oct. 7, highlighting new utilities, accessibility upgrades and event-friendly street features.
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The $15 billion steel plant planned for Southeast Iowa is expected to bring thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars in investment to the state. The annou Cedar Rapids firefighters responded to a report of smoke inside a business at Northland Square Tuesday evening.
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A preliminary magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck the Puget Sound region Tuesday afternoon, according to initial earthquake reports.The quake was recorded at 2:05 p WDFW seeks public’s help identifying men accused of trespassing, hunting bear near Oso Fish and Wildlife police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men accused of illegally killing a black bear on private property near Oso.
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An extremely oversized load will be traveling from Jay to South Portland over two nights, causing some significant delays and road closures. Spruce Mountain High School looks for answers after already suspending 19 kids this year A central Maine school says it's dealing with a growing problem involving students misbehaving. Democratic lawmaker claims Gov. Mills blocked her from getting job with Maine DOT A Maine Democratic lawmaker says she's been singled out by her own party.
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A former CAP Tulsa teacher assistant is suing after a preschooler was accidentally struck in the head by a teacher. Tulsa's push to attract new residents is getting an assist from an unlikely source: a local church that's drawing thousands of visitors to the city and, in some The 2026-2027 season will be the final act for Tulsa Community College's Signature Symphony. Local organizations and health advocates were recognized for their work to improve health across the state.
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Avio USA's new advanced manufacturing facility in Hurt is expected to create 1,500 jobs for Virginia's Southside. Bealls opens new store in Appomattox, offering apparel and home goods A new place to shop for clothing, shoes and home goods has opened in Appomattox. Several political campaign signs were vandalized overnight in Lynchburg, including signs for City Council candidates known as Team Lynchburg.
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Route 242 Reopened After Bomb Threat During Stolen Vehicle Pursuit in Miller County Missouri Route 242 was temporarily closed Tuesday after a driver involved in a reported stolen vehicle pursuit said they had a bomb. Missouri deer hunters face new hunting regulations amid changes made by MDC For Missouri hunters like Perry Yutzy, fall means time in the woods.
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