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7 Considerations: Financial and Insurance Planners Plot the Return to Productive Meetings

SmartMeetings

The financial and insurance industry is based on relationships, and the more you can engage your clients, the more you can strengthen the relationship. Alternative plans covered in the contract also need to include the possibility that a group may outgrow a venue if social-distancing guidelines make the space unworkable.

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5 Tech Terms Event Planners Should Know

MeetingsNet

A list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Convene makes all your tech needs simple. Load In / Load Out.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Guidebook

Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Check their availability and start working on a contract. Sign contract with venue and vendors Team and Project Management Identify your team and their roles. Share details of any AV or event tech to be used. Set up event tech tools.

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Cadre shortlisted for Event Technology Awards

Event Industry News

Launched in July 2019, Cadre is compliantly simplifying event staffing and management from onboarding to contracting to payment. A fee is only applied if staff is contracted. Their nomination for Best Workforce Management Technology is an honored testament to its benefit in the industry. And, it’s free for planners to post events.

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Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels

Smart Meetings

Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Knowing this and other nuances associated with AV services contracting can help contain event costs and access to the optimum AV solution.

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The ultimate event planning checklist for 2023

Socio Events

Also, consider factors such as Wi-Fi, liability insurance, parking, transportation, security, and accessibility (all these details will affect your budget). ? Consider everything that you might need to create a successful event: Travel expenses Catering Venue fees Event tech Speaker and presenter fees Marketing and event promotion.

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Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-Tech Hotels, Minimum Wage Increases

Smart Meetings

The union’s members voted August 15 to walk off the job at month’s end if a new contract deal isn’t reached. Negotiating points include pay, pension reform, year-round health insurance, staffing levels and job security. The most recent threat, by Unite Here Local 1 in Chicago, could impact 30 hotels. Security Issues.