What is a CMP?
Most industries have a certification that establishes their employees’ credibility and a mastery of knowledge in that industry. Ours is the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification. Last fall, I [...]
Print is …
Do you like printed materials? I may be old fashioned, but I love printed materials. I honestly never thought I would read a book on a digital device until [...]
I switched. Why?
I made the switch. It feels monumental. There may be a special meeting group for people like me who meet and talk about old times and our future as [...]
Class Reunion? Family Reunion? What do you get to plan this year?
It’s only January you might say, why do I need to start planning our summer or fall gathering? Give or take seven years, I have worked for Meetings Northwest. [...]
Good-bye 2018 – Hello 2019
As we ring in the new year, we are celebrating what 2018 brought to us! With our passion and love for Montana and under the [...]
What’s your level of GRIT?
Being a meeting planner is not an easy profession. In CareerCast.com Jobs Related report on the 10 Most Stressful Jobs of 2018, event planner came in at number five, [...]
Interests and Hobbies – Strength in the Work Place?
What makes a good leader? Drive? Focus? Compassion? My first foray into managing people was more than 20 years ago. At the time, I was barely 22 years old [...]
Business Holiday Cards – Yay or Nay?
I just put my witch’s hat in storage for another year, my proverbial broom stays out just to keep the kiddies in check (enter your best witch’s cackle here). [...]
How to Start your Event Safety Plan – Begin with the Basics
The one year anniversary for the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival on the Las Vegas Strip was earlier this week. Just a few weeks ago, [...]
6 Tips for Getting the Best from your Online Printer
I almost hate who I have become; I turn to online shopping for many of my shopping needs. As I have mentioned before, I grew up in a small storefront [...]
