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  • 1.  Advice for a Remote Planner

    Posted 01-09-2020 08:53

    Hello,

     

    I am a Meeting and Event Coordinator who will now be working remotely. I'm moving to Port St. Lucie Florida and was looking for insight into getting involved with suppliers and event planners in my area. Our company is based in Boston and our suppliers come to us in the office. I'm used to a lot of industry events and education but I'm not sure where to start since I'm out of New England! I would love to join MPI or SITE but financially it's not possible at this stage of my career. Has anyone had a similar experience or have any advice? Thank you!


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    Amanda Lukowski
    Meeting And Event Coordinator
    Atlas Travel Meetings & Incentives
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  • 2.  RE: Advice for a Remote Planner

    Community MVP
    Posted 01-14-2020 09:33
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    Hi Amanda,

    I just attended the Atlanta-area SITE meeting as a guest of Cathy Jones. Try reaching out to her directly. If you can attend as one of her guests, bring a stack of business cards and work the room! You'll not only make contacts for your own planning skills, but ALSO get a lot of business cards for expertise suppliers (AV, gifting, other event-critical services). 

    Next, try a few Facebook Groups: 

    Also, join LinkedIn Groups such (see attached file).

    And keep answering questions here, in the Cvent forums. I've made GREAT connections here.

    Most importantly, don't lead with selling your company's services. Often those new to the groups just post by advertising their business and then they get banned/blocked. If you offer your time and expertise in groups/posts, it will establish you as an expert and people will start coming to you :-)

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    Brenda Ainsburg
    Channel Program Manager
    brenda.ainsburg@siemens.com
    Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    United States
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  • 3.  RE: Advice for a Remote Planner

    Posted 01-31-2020 11:03
    Thank you Brenda! This is great and I will add myself to these groups!

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    Amanda Lukowski
    Meeting And Event Coordinator
    Atlas Travel Meetings & Incentives
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  • 4.  RE: Advice for a Remote Planner

    User Group Member
    Posted 01-14-2020 10:46
    Have you looked into local events? I know there's a BizBash event that takes place in FL -- looks like it's next month: https://www.bizbash.com/page/our-events

    I'm sure if you attended one of those events you'd have a great opportunity to meet other locals.

    Also LinkedIn groups are always a great avenue!


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    Rachel Sigley
    Branding
    Tata America International Corporation
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  • 5.  RE: Advice for a Remote Planner

    Posted 01-14-2020 12:22
    Congrats on moving to an amazing place! MPI chapters often offer scholarships. Also, with so many DMCs in the area, maybe you go get an invitation as their guest?

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    Hallie Loeb
    Meeting Technology Specialist
    Travel and Transport, Inc.
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  • 6.  RE: Advice for a Remote Planner

    Posted 01-16-2020 10:22
    I think LinkedIn would be a great tool for you. Reach out to other planners in your area and combine forces to meet with hotels and vendors. Facebook might have something simliar as well.

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    Danielle Tambini
    Conference Coordinator, Meeting and Event Management
    The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company("Manulife")
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  • 7.  RE: Advice for a Remote Planner

    Posted 01-20-2020 08:52
    Wow. Congrats on this move.  Have you tried going on site visits around town?

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    Janet Neely
    Administrative Assistant
    The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board
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  • 8.  RE: Advice for a Remote Planner

    Posted 01-21-2020 09:52
    Hi Amanda!

    Talk to your local CVB, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development with Port St. Lucie to get a handle on meeting planners in the area, new businesses opening up and local networking events. :)

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    Sales Manager
    Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
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