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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. By definition, procurement is the structured process through which organizations acquire goods and services from suppliers. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

SmartMeetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. By definition, procurement is the structured process through which organizations acquire goods and services from suppliers. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you.

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‘Tis the Season to Plan Wisely

SmartMeetings

Definitely connecting early—that’s a big part of it,” says Kate Patay CPCE, director of engagement with Terramar US , a DMC Network Company. Safety needs to be considered before, during and after site selection.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

Scot is the definition of a true event partner. Carla is definitely one of a kind.”. Nominated by Robyn Jones, CMP, Conference Manager, Association for Asian Studies — “Ricky Hopkins is our account manager, and assists us with the site-selection process. Event Architect, AV Technical Support, Austin, Texas.

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Prioritizing Event Security in Uncertain Times

Maritz Global Events

It affects everything from the site selection process right through to delivery. It’s a very important topic for meeting planning companies because we are definitely not alone in something like this,” he said, “and the bigger the event is you need to be sure all the authorities who have the decision-making powers are involved.”.

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How to Organise a Corporate Event: A Complete Guide

Eventscase Blog

Definition of Objectives and Type of Event The first crucial step in how to organise a corporate event is to clearly define the objectives you want to achieve. Site Selection and Logistics Selecting the right venue is a critical aspect of how to organise a corporate event.

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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.