Incorporating environmentally-friendly components into meetings is no longer trendy or cutting edge, it has become necessary.  Here are a few guidelines to help get started thinking green:
1. Choosing a Green Location
Make a difference from every aspect of your conference by choosing a green city. Conduct research when selecting your location.  Look for cities with high [...]

Meeting planners know that the best way to cover all their bases when in the process of selecting a site is to have checklists of questions or items to cover. The point of these checklists is not to only ensure a well-run meeting but also to minimize your organization’s liability or exposure when making contracts [...]

by Ed Brodow
Meeting professionals negotiate all the time – it’s an essential element of the job! The ability to negotiate successfully is crucial for survival in todays changing business world. Negotiation is fun if you know what you’re doing. So for all you busy planners, here are Ed Brodow’s Ten Tips for Successful Negotiating:
1. Develop [...]