Molly Hackett manages her St Louis meetings, conferences and events down to the smallest most minute detail. And that’s after she entices them to St. Louis in the first place. Yes, it’s the people, its central location, lack of traffic, the wide variety of hotels, greenspace, authentic dining options, and the iconic Arch that this fair city has to offer, to…
Unfinished or inadequate venues are a common problem in meeting planning What would you do if you’re hosting a meeting and the speaker collapses onstage? (Correct answer: Call 911 and clear the room.) When businesses plan meetings or conferences, they don’t like to think about what could go wrong. But part of hosting a good meeting is knowing what…
Corporate event planning has become enhanced and energized by the use of new technology, allowing for, among other things, use of online registration systems, photobooths and promotional tools. Local planners are focused on getting lots of feedback and using new technology to keep meetings fresh. Here’s what you can expect at your next meeting. Jane Quinn, principal with Nix Conference…
How Do Commissions and Discounts Impact Your Bottom Line? How much is your third-party meeting planner costing you? And how would you know? The independent conference and meeting planning industry offers a smorgasbord of pricing options – “no cost” site selection, hourly rates, fixed fees and percentage fees based on the total bill. Plus there are hotel commissions, negotiated discounts…