(ST. CHARLES, MO) – Global Spectrum, managers of the St. Charles Convention Center, have hired Bill Nicely as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Nicely will be in charge of overseeing all sales and marketing operations at the 154,000 sq. ft. facility including prospecting, booking, contracts, and sales reporting. In addition, he will oversee all marketing aspects, including facility marketing plans, budgets, and advertising efforts. Read More »
Christine Duffy has accepted a position with Cruise Lines International Association beginning February 1. Duffy served most recently as Maritz Travel President and CEO and will be replaced in the interim by Jane Herod – COO of Maritz Travel. Maritz Travel, one of the largest meeting, event and incentive travel management companies in the world is headquartered in Fenton, Missouri. Read More »
What’s missing from the silent auction table in this photo?
There are no bid sheets. You see three items, and no bid sheets.
Your silent auction can now “go digital” through the use of handheld electronic devices.
There are a handful of companies offering electronic bidding technology. Each has their own approach.
At this auction, guests were handed the electronic device (the size of a cell phone) when they registered. They carried it with them and when they wanted to bid, they entered the item number and pressed a button to record their bid. The wireless network allowed them to bid wherever they were … in front of the item, sitting at their table, or in the bathroom.
The devices are used for silent auctions and cash appeals where the bidding is slower. They aren’t used for live auctions.
(For you tech-y readers: I’ve worked one benefit auction in which we did have live internet bidding. That auction used software made for commercial auctions, not benefit auctions. The technology exists for you to use internet bidding in your benefit auction, but most groups don’t use it.)
I wanted to give my thoughts on the advantages of these devices as a preview to Thursday’s FREE technology call. Read More »
Branson Airport Wins Top Award
BRANSON, MISSOURI – The Airline and Airport News & Analysis website anna.aero has awarded Branson Airport (BKG) the anna.aero U$ ANNIE Prize 2010 “Fastest Growing US Airport 100,000-500,000 passenger category.” Opening just over 15 months ago, seat capacity at the Branson Airport has more than doubled in only one year of service as a result of expanded AirTran flights, the addition of Frontier service and the development of Branson AirExpress. Read More »
Greetings! Come and tour the Coronado Ballroom and Meeting Facility and be amazed as Rob Schaefer presents: ” Corporate Event Trends Uncovered”
Join Rob Schaefer as he explores the current world of event trends and shares with you some secrets taken from the region’s most well executed events. Put the tips you learn from this session to work immediately and start planning for fall events and the holidays! This interactive session will fill up fast so please RSVP - Call 314-781-8880 x103 or email vmatthews@meetmags.com
Where: Coronado Ballroom and Meeting Facility
3701 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm But there is more…..
You will also enjoy some exciting fall culinary delights from Steven Becker Fine
Dining and Nadoz Café!-This is one you want to attend, learn, network and enjoy!
Extra Bonus: Every attendee will receive a bound copy of event tips authored by Rob Schaefer, includes charts, graphs, checklists and gift bag!
Please RSVP by September 13, 2010 if you would like to attend – remember, limited space! Call 314-781-8880 x103 or email vmatthews@meetmags.com
The best of the best are coming to Overland Park in 2010. The United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) has announced that the 2010 US Youth Soccer National Championships will be played at the brand new Overland Park Soccer Complex, scheduled for July 20-25, 2010.
Soup Sippers
This winter, these warm and tasty sips will have your guests saying “the weather outside is frightful, but the passed hors d’oeuvres are so delightful.” Soup sippers take a selection of cozy seasonal soups, place them in double shot glasses and make them an easily accessible appetizer whether positioned at food stations or passed.
Many full-service catering companies offer warm soup sipper selections that include tomato, butternut squash, truffled mushroom and lobster bisque. Sippers are often accompanied by flavorful garnishes such as Parmesan straws and fresh morel mushrooms when in season. In the warmer months chilled soups such as chilled vichyssoise, mint-spiked melon and gazpacho are popular.
Visit www.MissouriMeetingsAndEvents.com to find a list of caterers ready to bring a little cozy delight to your cocktail hour this winter.
On Friday, October 2, 2009, the St. Louis Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) hosted a crazy bowl fall fundraiser at Olivette Lanes in St. Louis. Left: Katie Conoyer, St. Charles Convention Center; Jada Parks, International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); Jani Torrence, Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau.
