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Anti-Discrimination Resources for Associations

Velvet Chainsaw

Some associations and meeting organizers are reevaluating their site-selection requirements for future meetings as well as how to mitigate fall-out from members as they move forward with meetings at destinations previously contracted. The post Anti-Discrimination Resources for Associations appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

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Conference Planning Resources – It’s All About the Planning

Master the Event

Conference Planning Resources – Why oh WHY!? From site selection to contract negotiations to content to speakers, managing all the countless elements included in planning a conference can leave a planner with zero time to address and succeed at all those other responsibilities. Spotlight on Conference Planning Resources.

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Yet Another Job for Planners: Clearing the Air

MeetingsNet

Here are some resources to help you understand the basics. A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Having a conversation with your venue about indoor air quality is a must.

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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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Conference Planning Seattle – Here We Come…

Master the Event

Quick started ENTCO International and it quickly grew to include special event production, destination management, site selection, conference organization and contract negotiation. ENTCO International prides themselves on providing outstanding and cost effective conference and event resources and services.

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Recession-Proofing Your Job: Do You Know Your VORP?

Event Leadership Institute

While technically defined as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, a recession is more felt as the general malaise of a contracting economy: declines in business revenue and profit, decreases in spending, and pressure to cut costs and eliminate jobs. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner?

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Smart Meetings Celebrates 4 Folio Eddie/Ozzie Wins

SmartMeetings

November 11, 2016 – Smart Meetings, the leading media company and most trusted resource for meeting professionals, was awarded two Eddie Awards and two Ozzie Awards at the 2016 Eddie & Ozzie Awards by Folio in New York City. 1 resource for meeting planners,” says Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings.