November 30, 2023 – Clarion Events North America has been awarded the “Great Place to Work” Certification for the second year in a row, effective October 2023. This recognition is validated by our staff who participated in a rigorous 3rd party employee survey and cultural briefing.  

Great Place to Work® is the global leader in workplace culture, helping organizations create positive employee experience. They offer recognition and tools to help leaders and organizations elevate their employer brands, capture and understand employee experiences, build cultures that retain talent, and unlock the potential of every employee. Learn more here: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/about  

Clarion’s focus on building an inclusive culture continues to be a high priority in our strategy and internal programming for employees. In 2023 Clarion introduced the Active Allyship Certification Program which is designed around three transformative pillars: Learning Mindset, Action Mindset, and Leadership Mindset. Throughout a 3-month period, Clarion hosted a series of trainings that brought in three renowned speakers to give us a deeper understanding of these pillars, and as a result, half of Clarion’s workforce have been certified as Active Allies. Additionally, with a mix of hybrid and remote workers, Clarion continues to ensure all team members, regardless of location, are connected with mental health & wellness benefits, additional training and education opportunities, Town Halls, and fun programs such as The Outbreak Walk Challenge.  

President of Clarion Events North America, Liz Irving, comments, “Receiving this kind of certification reflects the exceptional culture we have built together, the supportive environment we foster to our teams, and the commitment to our core values. Achieving this certification two years in a row is a milestone, but there is always room to grow and improve as an organization. We will continue to encourage our employees to challenge the status quo and strive to make us an industry leader where people want to come to work because they feel seen, heard, appreciated, and proud of their work.”  

According to Great Place to Work research, organizations with this certification have a 51% higher retention rate than a typical U.S. workplace. Great Place to Work organizations recognizes that for employees to succeed, they must create a climate of mention and emotional support, personal support, and meaningful connections with the business for employees to be able to bring their whole selves to their work each day.  

About Clarion Events North America: 

Clarion's North American Headquarters, Clarion Events, Inc. produces 50 events across 12 sectors including trade and enthusiast events. Clarion Events North America which is the U.S. division of Clarion Events, UK, and backed by The Blackstone Group has become one of the fastest-growing event companies in the United States with aggressive growth through acquisition, launch, and innovation. Clarion Events, Inc. has offices in Shelton, CT; Tulsa, OK; and Rochelle Park, NJ. 
Learn more here: us.clarionevents.com 

About Clarion Events: 

Clarion Events operates over 180 events in 50 countries from 15 offices in the UK, the US, South Africa, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands. Clarion can trace its roots back to 1947 and takes great pride in being one of the oldest independent event organizers in the UK. More recently the firm has developed an international portfolio of brands and now has interests in a number of global vertical industries including energy, security and defense, electronics, technology, fashion, retail, gaming and marketing. The teams at Clarion create uniquely effective and stimulating environments that can serve as a platform to build businesses, enhance customer relationships, and accelerate product awareness. 
Learn more here: clarionevents.com 

Media Contact 
Amanda Gochee, Clarion Events North America 
203.274.9218 | amanda.gochee@clarionevents.com