Education and Resources for the Meeting and Event Planner - Compliments of EMCVenues  and it's Network of Suppliers

EMCVenues, a full-service meeting support services company is dedicated to meeting planner education and professional development for the event planner. To us, it’s all about the “meeting.” Since 2008, we have offered comprehensive and ambitious educational programs, entailing a wide range of offerings, meeting resources, and learning experiences.

Please join us for one or many educational programs available throughout the year. These educational programs and resources are provided complimentary to you by EMCVenues.

Please do not hesitate to contact us and let us know what you think of our educational programs and resources.

Meeting Planner Education

  • EMCVenues MEET USA Conference
  • Destination "FAMUCATION"
  • Educational Webinars

Meeting Planner Resources - Click here to link down the page in order to find the handouts for EMCVenues webinars.

  • Meeting Software, Technology, and Tools
  • Site Inspections, RFPs, and Bookings
  • Contracts: Legalize, Negotiation, Money Saving Tips
  • Corporate Social Responsibilty and Green Meeting Practices
  • Networking and Team Building
  • Food and Beverage Planning
  • Professional Development

New Feature! Click Here for Recorded Webinars - Note you will need to register for the webinar and before the recorded session starts.

Click here to view our calendar of events.

Meeting Planner Education

EMCVenues  MEET USA: MEETING EDUCATION Conference & TRADESHOW

EMCVenues  MEET USA is an interactive 24-hour meeting planner conference and tradeshow, offering comprehensive educational tracks, training, and networking opportunities for people who plan and manage meetings and events. Join us for our one or two-day program, a full-day program including general session, luncheon, and tradeshow. Whatever your schedule allows, you will be connected to venue and supplier exhibitors, some of the most influential speakers, prominent sponsors, and conference resources – plus worthwhile educational and general sessions.

Each qualified meeting planner will receive complimentary admission to the event. Lodging and transportation are not included.

Click here to learn more about the upcoming MEET events!

DESTINATION "FAMUCATION"

EMCVenues  works with Exceptional Meeting Venues across the nation in an effort to showcase their venues to the meeting planning community. Today’s meeting planners are constantly searching for new and different venues to consider for their next meeting. We understand that in order to make the right decision about the location for your next meeting, the venue must be experienced. Join us for one or more of our meeting resource site visits offered throughout the year. In addition to your site visit, you will benefit from educational sessions. It’s a destination familiarization and education event all in one – hence, “DESTINATION FAMUCATION!”

Qualified meeting planners are complimenatary. Air transportation for some Famucations is included.Visit the calendar of events page to see our upcoming FAMUCATION events.

EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS

EMCVenues  offers exceptional watch-at-your-desk meeting planner webinars. Each of these online meeting resource sessions is a standalone learning experience for the meeting and event professional. Webinars are viewed on your computer and usually run 60 minutes in length. The cost per computer log-on is complimentary for meeting and event planners. Many people register and offer the programs to their staff, colleagues, or community. Simply set up a meeting room, an LCD, high-speed Internet access and a screen. It's a great opportunity to arrange group discussions, luncheons, and networking.

For assistance with your event-planning needs, click here to request meeting services or contact us.

Meeting Planner Resources:

Throughout the year EMCVenues  provides exceptional meeting planner education. The categories below represent some fo the many sessions offerred by EMCVenues . We are pleased to make these sessions available to you on an as needed basis. Information is constantly being updated, so make sure you mark us as your favorite site and come back time and time again.

Meeting Software, Technology, and Tools

It's the tools and systems we use that make the meeting planning processes even more efficient. Click on the following articles and PDF links to enhance your knowledge in this area.

Site Inspections, RFPs, and Bookings

Use these meeting planner best practices to develop your repertoire of "How To's".

Contracts: Legalize, Negotiation, Money Saving Tips

EMCVenues  believes this aspect of meeting planning is one of the most talked about in the industry. These articles and white papers will broaden the healthy discussion regarding better ways to do business.

Corporate Social Responsibilty and Green Meeting Practices

No longer a "fad" corporate social responsibility and green meeting practices are fast becoming a part of our every day lives and culture.

Networking and Team Building

Learn how you can enhance your meeting by adding networking and team building sessions that get your audience engaged.

Food and Beverage Planning

Learn more about planning the food & beverage portion of your meeting or event. Enjoy these exceptional best practices from industry experts.

Professional Development

If only we had the time to learn more ways to expand our skill set and excel professionally. Take advantage of these white papers to grow as a meeting planner professional.

Recorded Webinars

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