Cost-Cutting Advice for Thrifty Planners

Associations Now Magazine | June 2009 Not long ago, association conventions had a reputation for being a money pit — a huge black hole in your annual expenses through which money flowed like water. But in the current economy, maximizing your conference budget has become more important than ever. Luckily, there are number of changes…

Advance Planning Pays Off

PCMA’s “The Chatter” Newsletter | June 2009 Seasoned meeting managers know that a site inspection is the single most critical aspect of deciding where to hold and event. But too often, hearing out the door for a site visit is done without enough advance preparation. The following are five steps to help you prepare for…