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David DiPuma - The Defining Point named one of 2016's 40 under 40

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David Mathew DiPuma, CMP 
37, President and Owner 
The Defining Point, Atlanta

What he really does: DiPuma runs an experiential event marketing agency providing content development, AV production, full-service event and meeting planning, and video and graphic design services.
How I got here: “I interned at a health company that sold the division I was in, and my job was to end within two months. A staffer presented me with an opportunity in the meetings and conventions department, and after six months of working in the industry, I was sold. I was a corporate planner for five years, and our team planned more than 300 meetings and events, as well as more than 90 trade shows.”
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Giving back: He’s been highly involved in an incentives industry association for eight years and was chapter president in 2015. Last year, he started a young leaders group that now has five members, a mentor program and a road map to future development of others. Click Here to Continue Reading

Why we love Site Southeast USA

Cindy Brown-Member
Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Hotels

"My involvement with SITE Southeast has distinguished me as a leader in my industry highlighting my strengths and experiences enabling me to gain market share"  
Debra Edwards - Member- Marival Group
"Booked a corporate food franchise meeting worth $600K from a conversation had at Shamrock Shootout 2014"  
Kathi Kelly - Member - KSL Resorts
"SITE Southeast not only provides excellent networking opportunities that directly and indirectly result in new business, but also the quality education and interactions with industry leaders re-energizes me and provides a motivational experience unlike any other organization"  
​Fred Edson- Member - Hilton Hotels Caribbean
"Being part of SITE Southeast has been very exciting to me to have been a part of building an interconnected community of industry colleagues who were all seeking both personal and professional growth.  This has been a dynamic organization of people with passion and commitment to better our industry thru education and engagement with like minded professionals.

It has also been thrilling to have had a significant impact in the world thru our support of Wine to Water and to have been a part of Doc Hendley's vision and journey."
Carol Owen - Member - Retreat Resources

SITE Southeast USA supports Hiring Veterans

Do you recall when our industry adopted Green Practice initiatives?  SITE Southeast USA is proudly promoting the initiative “Hospitality Hiring Heroes”. Our goal is to raise awareness by including this logo and talking points in your RFP process. Please feel free to download this logo and include it in your searches. We feel, as an industry, this is an initiative we can really make a positive impact with your help.

Does your company actively hire veterans?  Please tell us your story.

Hospitality Hiring Heroes Suggested Standards:

1)   Do you have a “Hiring Veterans” initiative in place at this time?

2)   If so, please elaborate in your RFP.

3)   What approximate percentage of your workforce consists of Veterans?

4)   Have you tracked any results or do you have any success stories to share?

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SITE Southeast Members are Doing Business Together

In addition to great education and networking opportunities, another benefit of being a member of Site Southeast is the ability to close business deals for your organizations.  If you are doing business together, please let us know!