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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. By definition, procurement is the structured process through which organizations acquire goods and services from suppliers. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

SmartMeetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. By definition, procurement is the structured process through which organizations acquire goods and services from suppliers. Step 4: Site Tour and Evaluation Thoroughness and attention to detail are key.

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Are you interested in a Meeting Planner Career?

Master the Event

From start to finish, the responsibilities involved with a meeting planner career are endless, from site selection to venues, from set-up to speakers, from contracting service companies to tear down and on and on the list goes. Find an Industry Guru – Find someone in the industry that you respect, admire and you can learn from.

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The Road Ahead: What’s In Store for the Event Industry In 2021 & Beyond – Part Two In-Person Events

Event Leadership Institute

I’ve spoken to many CEOs of companies that held large in-person events as key drivers of their business, and when I ask them if they will resume in-person events once COVID peters out, their answers are usually “We’ll see,” not “OMG definitely!”. Industry Consolidation. Venues will close. Hotels will be converted to apartments.

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‘Tis the Season to Plan Wisely

SmartMeetings

Definitely connecting early—that’s a big part of it,” says Kate Patay CPCE, director of engagement with Terramar US , a DMC Network Company. Safety needs to be considered before, during and after site selection. Communicate and Create Timelines.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

Scot is the definition of a true event partner. Carla is definitely one of a kind.”. Nominated by Robyn Jones, CMP, Conference Manager, Association for Asian Studies — “Ricky Hopkins is our account manager, and assists us with the site-selection process. Event Architect, AV Technical Support, Austin, Texas.

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How to Plan an LGBT-Friendly Meeting or Event

SmartMeetings

It starts with site selections—being aware of city and state policies, including laws that could be discriminatory,” Clapes says. It allows you back out of a contract without liability or damage costs if that state begins enacting any anti-LGBT legislation between the time of signing the contact and the time of program execution.