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Trademark introduces SiteSelect

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These relationships, combined with our expert sourcing, negotiation, and contracting process, give our clients access to premier locations they may otherwise miss.”. Contracts, Dates, and Details Delivered With White Glove Service. We Envision the Final Production.

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2019 40 Under 40: Pamela Wike Boyd, CMP, The Solid Waste Association of North America

Connect Your Meetings

What I do: I am responsible for all meeting arrangements, including food service, room setup, audiovisual, registration, transportation and a list of other key elements for our three main events. I also manage the pre-show selection process, including contracting, site selection and visitation.

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How To Plan An Event

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Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. Transportation: Transportation can include anything from shuttles to parking. The best event planners will have strong relationships with key vendors, so it’s easier to negotiate pricing and contract terms.

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‘Tis the Season to Plan Wisely

SmartMeetings

To mitigate the issues caused by high demand and staffing issues, it is paramount that planners communicate needs clearly—preferably during the time of drawing up a contract—to determine which services and outlets may be subject to limitations and to set expectations at host venues. Communicate and Create Timelines.

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4 Lessons Event Planners Can Take from 2016 Rio Olympics

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The mosquito-borne virus, which causes babies born to women who contracted Zika during pregnancy to be more vulnerable to severe birth defects, has led several prominent athletes to skip the Rio Olympics. Site selection is a critical step in event planning , and site visits are crucial to the process.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

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Manage contracts. Depending on your meeting location, it may be necessary to travel with or contract security teams. Create a call for proposal, go over submissions and select candidates. Then communicate expectations, set deadlines for deliverables and secure contracts. Develop selection criteria. Identify risks.

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Tough Calls

PCMA Convene

Meanwhile, similar bathroom bills are being considered in other states — 16 as of last month, according to CNN — which can certainly affect a planner’s site-selection process. “I always tell them that coming up with the contract language is easy,” Hilliard said. It’s admirable.” ”