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. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
