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Innovation is THE buzz word in nearly every organization today, from major corporations to small non-profits. As meeting planners, we’re...

Located at 232 Main Street N, Stillwater, MN. 55082 Opened November 2018. Boutique hotel with a cozy, comfy upscale rustic interior of...

A Crisis Management Plan (sometimes referred to as an Emergency Preparedness Plan) is a document that identifies and assesses potential...

I had the pleasure of doing a site visit last week with Megan McNally, senior catering manager, at the Elliot Park Hotel Minneapolis and...

“There is nothing associated with more liability at an event than a medical emergency improperly managed.” Jonathan Spero, MD | CEO, InHouse Physicians. Did you know that: The average emergency medical response time is 10-14 minutes (from first call to arrival of emergency personnel). 5% of meeting attendees come to a meeting ill (up to 10% in winter months). One in four international travelers will become ill while attending a meeting. Have you ever experienced a medi

In a previous post titled “The Hotel Contract Review Process,” I provided the: Definition of a contract. Basic information to look for in...

Early in my book, I talk about what a daunting task the planning of meetings can be especially for the novice planner or for...

A business friend of mine, Nancy Nachman, founder and president of The Meetings Concierge recently wrote a blog on her website that I...

Do you have trouble keeping your committee or department meetings on track? I came across this article that just might provide the...