Contracts Education Site Selections 
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 2, 2021
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. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.
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. Every day we are being educated. Brett Sterenson, Hotel Lobbyists. “In-house
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Connect Your Meetings
JULY 9, 2019
I also manage the pre-show selection process, including contracting, site selection and visitation. How I got here: I started with SWANA as a training coordinator for our education department. I am also the key contact for all partnered vendors. My interest in meetings and expo grew very quickly.
Capterra Event Management
APRIL 25, 2017
Venue Selection. Site Selection. Educational: More formal and information heavy. For example, if white collar events are more suited to your style, then start with educational events. If you are able to negotiate beneficial contracts with your vendors, you will minimize your need to store resources.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 10, 2021
It wasn’t COVID-19 that kept Sandra Geiger, a global account executive with ConferenceDirect, from visiting Hotel Effie, a 250-room hotel in Sandestin, Florida, before she signed a contract for an association group meeting in July — it was because the hotel was still under construction. Virtual Site Visits.
Connect Your Meetings
JULY 18, 2019
Author bio: Jordan Atherton, CMP, is a senior advisor and meeting and event planner at 1st Global, where she is responsible for the planning and execution of all external education meetings and special events, with a primary focus on the company’s largest annual event, National Conference.
Capterra Event Management
JANUARY 31, 2017
All of these skills—and surrounding required education—stemmed from the same internal push that’s benefitted me since I was little: I just wanted to learn something new. I looked at curriculum, reputation, and student testimonials to guide me in my selection process. Courses are ranked by extensiveness of educational content.
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