Blue Zoning® Your Conference in 2020
I recently attended a medical conference where Dan Buettner, a National Geographic journalist, was a keynote speaker. I had never heard of him before and was instantly enthralled [...]
Change is in the air: Is it time to spice up your Annual Meeting?
Ahhh, change is in the air! The kids are back in school (mine are anyway), the air has that distinctive crisp, chilly fall smell, the leaves are changing colors, [...]
Associations: How to Stay Relevant to your Members
Professional associations exist for one main reason --- to advance their specific profession. In order to continue advancing a profession, the organization must stay relevant. How does an organization [...]
5 main factors in developing a SECURITY PLAN for your next event
When planning a meeting or event, it is important to evaluate the security concerns. It is crucial to assess and implement a plan to address those risks in your [...]
A CALL for Sustainable Meetings
A recent LinkedIn post caused me to pause. Of course, I can’t locate it now that I want to reference it but, in a nutshell, event planners were asked [...]
What Time of Year Should You Host Your Event?
It is finally spring! The grass is turning green and the flowers are blooming; everything is coming alive! Does this mean it is a good time to bring to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
