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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. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.

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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. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.

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Conference Planning Seattle – Here We Come…

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Conference Planning Seattle – So Much to See and Do…. When planning a conference in Seattle there really is so much to choose from. A conference planners dream. The best bet when conference planning in Seattle is to work with an event and convention planning company that will work with you and get you on the right path.

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Conference Planning Resources – It’s All About the Planning

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The conference and meeting planning world has become one of the more important commerce producing sectors. One of the keys to the success in this industry are the conference and meeting planners that organize, plan and deliver the ultimate in meetings, tradeshows, conferences, seminars and product launches.

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Handling Event Planning Online Reviews

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I am one of the lucky ones that have been able to plan events, meetings and conferences for many years and make a living at it too. Event, meeting and conference planners are responsible to organize and manage all parts of events, meetings and conferences. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes

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Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. What I do: I am directly responsible for the planning and management of the biennial International Drug Policy Reform Conference, annual staff Retreat and 20 to 30 additional organizational events throughout the year.

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HelmsBriscoe COO Greg Marlark Talks Rebranding

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It’s also the hallmark of a company celebrating its 25th anniversary this year as one of the industry’s leading site-selection agencies. To mark the occasion, HelmsBriscoe threw a major celebration at its annual business conference in Chicago in April. and Doubletree.