11 reasons why you should hire a professional meeting planner:

We are frequently asked by corporate employees who are charged with staging a major event to help them educate their executive team as to the benefits of hiring professional meeting planners. Here are the top 11 reasons why you should hire a professional meeting planner:

1) Time Savings to Conduct Research
2) Understanding of Hard Costs and Necessity to Adhere to the Budget

3) Contract Negotiation Expertise

4) Industry Vendor Connections and Relationships

5) Hotel and Venue Knowledge to Fit Event Dynamics

6) Detail Oriented to Handle all Logistics Including Changes

7) Professional On Site Management

8) Knowledge of Current Technology Solutions and Applications

9) Disaster Preparedness Training with a Written Plan

10) Event Design supported through theme, logos and decor

11) Proof of Appropriate Insurance Coverage for all Vendors