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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

You want a company that knows its city well and has built excellent relationships with venues and vendors in the area. How do you approach vendor relationships? One of the advantages of working with a DMC is gaining secondhand access to their vendor network. Can you tell me about your largest group or event?

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Success Story: Fall Product Launch with Celebrity Endorsement, Hilton Head, South Carolina

Blue Spark Event Design

Services we provided: Site Selection and Negotiation. High Points: Organized virtual and in-person site visits to measure and photograph the event space and discuss the vision with the client. Created installation timelines and coordinated details with hotel and vendors. Audio-Visual Production. Entertainment.

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

Bizzaboo

BizBash offers the latest event news, searchable vendor directories, photos of past events, archived magazine issues, a job board for special event-oriented employment opportunities, and a subscription-based online calendar of events. BTN Group also hosts more than 35 conferences and events annually and up to three monthly webinars.

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Seven Things to Consider When Deciding Indoor or Outdoor

Blue Spark Event Design

. #3: Access Be sure to evaluate Access for all your event staff, vendors, and talent/performers. Outdoor receptions in out-of-the way locations may be challenging for staff to find, for vendors to load in and set/strike, and to mask the back-of-house elements for any performances.

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

Bizzaboo

BizBash offers the latest event news, searchable vendor directories, photos of past events, archived magazine issues, a job board for special event-oriented employment opportunities, and a subscription-based online calendar of events. BTN Group also hosts more than 35 conferences and events annually and up to three monthly webinars.

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Benefits of Hiring a Professional Event Planner

Blue Spark Event Design

Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. Because planners are experts in their field, they will offer you prequalified and excellent choices for your event needs at different prices from different vendors whose experience and presentation is professional and reliable.