Planner Tips Archives - Midwest Meetings

June 5, 2024May 31, 2024

Planner Tips

How to Find Your Ideal Event Speaker

Find out how to identify and connect with the ideal knock-out speaker for your next meeting or event.

by Maura Keller

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Facilities Planner Tips

Planning Events in Illinois?

From conferences and conventions to meetings and special events, Illinois is considered to be a hub for world-class event venues.

by Midwest Meetings

Planner Tips

Avoid These Common Contract Pitfalls

Navigating and negotiating contracts within the meetings and events sector is part art, part science.

by Maura Keller March 1, 2024May 31, 2024

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Stepping Up Safety and Security Measures for Meetings

Planners can boost event safety and security by asking the right questions, developing partnerships and creating safety guidelines and checklists.

by Ronnie Wendt January 19, 2024June 24, 2024

Planner Tips

Evaluations that Elevate Events

How evaluating events can help planners pinpoint what went right and what needs to change.

by Ronnie Wendt November 6, 2023May 31, 2024

Food & Beverage Planner Tips

5 Tips for Responsible Holiday Cheer

How to minimize your risk when serving alcohol at your company holiday party.

by Midwest Meetings November 6, 2023October 31, 2023

Planner Tips

Streamline Your Event Planning with E-vites

If you’re not already using an e-vite platform to send event invitations, we’ve rounded up some of the perks of using and investing in such a tool.

by Midwest Meetings November 6, 2023October 31, 2023

Food & Beverage Planner Tips

Top Tips from a Chef for Your Event

A sit-down with Executive Chef Ethan Smith on what planners can do to create better relationships with their catering managers, save budget and stay on top of industry trends.

by Midwest Meetings November 6, 2023October 31, 2023

Planner Tips

CVBs are Your Partners in Progress

Convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs) are key to planning to successful events.

by Maura Keller November 6, 2023May 31, 2024

Facilities Planner Tips

Executive Retreats: Refresh and Recharge

Small, intimate gatherings are making a resurgence in the strategic development of corporate teams.

by Maura Keller November 6, 2023May 31, 2024

Planner Tips

15 Teambuilding Ideas to Build Relationships

Engaging in quality, memorable and fun teambuilding activities is essential for helping your employees feel represented and supported in their work.

by Claire Hannum November 6, 2023May 31, 2024

Planner Tips

12 Ways to Add Company Holiday Cheer

A fun company holiday party doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated; it’s all about helping the team laugh, connect and make memories.

by Claire Hannum November 6, 2023May 31, 2024

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