How to get and keep great volunteers
From service groups to churches to city- or statewide events, planners face the daunting task of recruiting volunteers to efficiently and safely pull off front-and-center events and behind the scenes activities.
Wisconsin’s capital city offers unique environment for events
The white granite Capitol sits solemnly on a neatly trimmed grassy quadrant on Madison's isthmus, visible for several miles. A few blocks to its north and south, the twin gems that are lakes Mendota and Monona sparkle in the sunlight.
Technology trends that will change the face of meetings for years to come
In a world where driverless vehicles take to the roads and planes can fly themselves, it’s no surprise that when it comes to meetings it’s a mad, mad high-tech world.
Six ideas for catering your next event
By Kevin Shanley It can be easy to rely on the same popular entrees when planning your association or company conference. Doesn’t everyone love...
How to impress your group with an inspiring speaker
The first thing any meeting planner must do when looking for a keynote speaker is to decide the takeaway they want the audience to have. What is the purpose of hiring this person?
DMOs are your new BFFs
Too many meeting planners face it. Too many meetings to plan, not enough time to plan them and no budget to enlist the extra hands, feet and expertise to get it all done.
Racine and Kenosha should be considered as locations for your next event
By Nancy A. Herrick | Photo Credit: Real Racine As Kenosha County treasurer, Teri Jacobson helped plan the annual conference of the Wisconsin County...
Five boutique hotels that offer an upscale feel and trendy setting
By Kristine Hansen | Photo Credit: The Edgewater Hotel Sometimes a large ballroom just isn’t a good fit. For a meeting of around 10...
How to Use Food to Bring Groups Together
By Mary Bergin | Photo Credit: The Pfister Hotel Nourishment from food isn’t just about nutrition and vitamins because eating unites us, grounds us...