Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

“NAFEM’s commitment to NOCHI from near inception was truly catalytic in propelling this project through our early years as proof positive of the need and desire for innovation in training and education for our industry,” said NOCHI Executive Director Carol Markowitz. “We

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. OLC Education & Conference Center. Puckorius , CEO.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. For a growing number of planners, planning sustainable events is a priority.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. Don’t plan meetings that feel like every meeting that’s come before.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 11, 2019

You’ll learn how to trace hotels expenses through food cost, beverage cost, setup staff and culinary personnel. Learn how to negotiate specific monetary areas like room rentals, setup fees, bartender fees, service charges and many other areas to immediately improve your negotiations and maximize your meeting’s ROI.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

That is why he designed a series of self-contained experiences that are easy to program into an agenda, while being customizable enough that they dovetail with the culture and goals of the meeting. Wine-tasting education sessions are designed to boost morale and help people feel engaged. Educated Guess.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. It is not for commercial purposes.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Olive oil tasting is the inclusive way to bring a group together for an unusual and educational culinary adventure. Educational journeys can be scheduled in four different languages. The 120-minute connoisseur experience covers the history of Lucero Olive Oil, production techniques and how to pair olive oil with other foods.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

One of the few time we all pause (and yes, it may be to take a photo) is over food, and sharing an experience about food. We crave connection, and food has always been a means to create those shared experiences that people can remember. In short: Consumers are increasingly turning to mission-driven brands.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2017

To help take team building to a higher level , the hotel offers tequila tasting and education to gatherings. The resort’s tequilero—like a sommelier, but with a different specialty—makes sure students receive a proper education. This should arrive as good news if you have a meeting in the morning. You aced the test.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2017

Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, a premier Utah resort, announced that Ivan Ruiz is now serving as food and beverage director and executive chef. In his new role, he will oversee the resort’s food and beverage operations including marketplace and banquet operations, and the two award-winning restaurants.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

I hope for stabilization so that planning can be more intentional than planning for the unknown.”. Science-based meetings with continuing education tend to have fewer massive fluctuations, but we must continue to focus on the value of face-to-face meetings as travel becomes more difficult and virtual content more accessible.”.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

He’ll be strategizing and executing business plans to grow revenue, oversee global sales and manage the education, events, marketing and communications departments. He previously served as the association’s chief business development officer. He previously worked for Visit Dallas, PSAV Presentation Services and Freeman.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 19, 2017

He will be responsible for the group’s executive vice presidents and the operational division heads of food and beverage, sales, marketing, rooms, engineering, security and quality improvement. Burnetti received his education from Mansfield University in Pennsylvania. Lucy Martin .

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

It’s genuinely a win-win: attendees get the education they want, sponsors receive the reminders they need, and you receive additional revenue that offsets the recording rental expenses. Identify any special food requirements. Provide an exclusive or finite number of sponsorship opportunities. Book their hotel room.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Search within blog categories like education, sustainability and team building or check out her opinion pieces for something different. Their blog, the “Event Leaders Blog” is packed with education, training and insights for event profs just like you. We love their focus on careers and education development. Plan Your Meetings.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

We also offer educational PYM LIVE Events as well as and webinars and certificate programs through our association with the MPI Academy. Plan well and prosper, friends! Plan well and prosper, friends! Let’s face it, there’s a lot of paperwork involved in the meeting planning process. Administration.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

As late as 1980, there was no textbook on meeting or exposition management and only one accredited college program devoted to its practice, former Convene editor Peter Shure pointed out in a 2003 story in the magazine. Not only that, but “we were still a decade removed from the delivery of online education.” Heart Attack on a Plate.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Number of Meetings Planned. More than one-third of respondents (38 percent) plan more than 20 meetings per year, while more than two-thirds (68 percent) plan at least six meetings per year. 32% 1 to 5. 18% 6 to 10. 12% 11 to 20. 38% more than 20. Average change: +1.5 percent compared to +2.3

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