November 2014
Saving Green by Going Green at the Pump
Ten years ago, my reason for buying a Prius was to be gentler on our planet. I was concerned about reducing greenhouse gases and my dependence on oil (full disclosure: there are some who say [...]
Taking the Leap to Paperless
No more binders full of paper, no more printing banquet event orders, no more copies of production schedules. We did it! Thanks to technology, resourceful team members and a true commitment to reduce our own [...]
October 2014
Treading Lightly Near the Rim
Leaving Las Vegas for the Grand Canyon, I had a lot of expectations around the vast natural beauty I was soon to explore. What I didn't expect was a sustainable lodging experience, second-to-none, with an [...]
#Eventprofs Call to Action
When Lindsay Arell accepted the Convention Industry Council Pacesetter Award last week during IMEX America, she challenged the audience of top-level meeting industry professionals to change an industry. Her passionate plea is essential to our [...]
Top Ten Ways To Increase Profit, Sustainably
By Nancy Zavada, CMP Someone once said, “Everything is negotiable.” That is certainly true during the courtship phase of venue selection for an event. If you are at ease with negotiating rates, dates and space, now is [...]
Leave ‘Em Behind
Packing for IMEX America 2014, I pull out all my best "Las Vegas" shoes and fill up a suitcase. All of this thinking about my feet reminds me of my carbon footprint. Which reminds me [...]