From planning my own wedding to working with high-end wedding planners to coordinating resort weddings, I have learned that I prefer planning conferences over weddings. With the traditions to [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
