Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2017

For many organizations, using meetings procurement companies (aka, third-party planners) like HelmsBriscoe and ConferenceDirect for site selection, contracts and other meeting planning functions is crucial to executing a successful event. As an associate with HelmsBriscoe, I become part of my clients’ teams.

Site Selections 81

Site Selections Contracts Meeting Planning Hotels 81

Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Carbon neutrality, sustainable design, and eco/green themes are becoming the new event fad. Sustainability means more significant, bolder actions by more events and organizations in our industry. We’re talking about actions like: organic and sustainable food sourcing. The tides are turning. Go big or go home!

Social Media 90

Social Media Sustainability Site Selections Travel 90

The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

Consider scaling back on new and trendy product orders and work with existing inventories or what is available at the venue (this will also help with sustainability – see below). Also, have a backup plan, even for your backup plan! Sustainability. Be upfront about deadlines, costs and contingencies.

Meeting Planning 52

Meeting Planning Meetings Food and Beverage Travel 52

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you create a strong strategic framework at the beginning and identify clear goals and objectives, it’s much easier to keep track of meeting logistics and all the little details that follow. Develop mission, goals and objectives of meeting/event. Determine feasibility of meeting or event. Monitor strategic plan.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62