As public health officials continue to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, the meetings and events industry is seeking help from state and local health departments in publishing the path for the safe reopening of in-person business events in their locations. Failure to provide guidance has led to frustrations in many parts of the country, especially California, where initially the state said it would allow indoor concerts and theater to resume April 15, 2021, but not conventions. Later, that was changed to include conventions and large meetings as of June 15th, 2021 as long as “common sense” measures are in place. Meetings are typically planned months, if not years, in advance. Any delay in the release of guidelines will hold cities back.