NATIONAL: Event experience operating system Bizzabo has launched its Global Event Center of Excellence, a first-of-its-kind, dedicated division providing event expertise, education and resources to event professionals. The new offering will curate and share the best industry practices as well as big-picture insights via events, webinars, workshops, templates and other types of content.

CHICAGO: The Anti-Cruelty Society's annual BARK event is back for its 28th edition following a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus. On May 21 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Stadium Green at Soldier Field, dogs and their humans will spend the morning—rain or shine—raising money and awareness for The Anti-Cruelty Society with a 2.5-mile walk along Chicago's lakefront. There will also be activities perfect for pups, including agility courses, dog massages, live music and more. This year's event is dedicated to late Chicago Police Officer Ella Grace French who lost her life in the line of duty in Aug. 2021.

LOS ANGELES: Nashville-based creative agency and event production company Fireplay is opening its first-ever office in Los Angeles and has announced veteran event producer Carrie Sims as the head of operations and events. Sims joins Fireplay’s team with more than 20 years of experience in the events industry. She has been named one of Special Events magazine’s “25 Young Event Pros to Watch” and was recognized as an “Event Professional of the Year” by the International Live Events Association in 2012.

NEW YORK: The Loews Regency New York Hotel debuted the hotel’s brand-new Floral Cart, which was curated by Patrick J. Clayton Productions. The thoughtfully designed cart will be at the hotel May 6-8, with a selection of bouquets available for purchase to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. For those looking to pair florals with food, enjoy a Mother's Day meal at The Regency Bar & Grill.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The White House 2022 Easter Egg Roll is taking place April 18, the first edition of the annual event to take place under the Biden administration. Children and families from across the U.S. are encouraged to gather on the South Lawn of the White House for an afternoon of activities and entertainment. Children attending will receive souvenir wooden eggs. A Biden Blue egg has been added to the collection this year and features an Easter Bunny with First Pets Commander and Willow.