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2012 Program Dates

• EMCVenues  MEET USA - Mid-Atlantic 2012 - June 27-28, 2012, DC area 

• EMCVenues  MEET USA - East Coast 2012 -  December 6-7, 2012, Central New Jersey

Strategic Sponsors

EMCVenues  MEET USA events would not be possible without the dedication & support of our strategic sponsors .

Rick Bloom Audio Visual:

Rick Bloom Audio Visual designs, manages and executes the complete audio visual requirements for corporations and associations that produce conventions, meetings, trade shows and special events. For a more in-depth look at our strategy and what we’ve accomplished please visit our website: http://www.rbav.com.

Gilman Performance Systems, Inc:

The GPS Website www.yourbestmeeting.com states our beliefs and philosophy!

We bring together 4 key elements, as you need:
*Team Building (including charity-based)
*Agenda Design
*Focused Facilitation
*Training (Sales, Leadership, Project Management, Interpersonal Styles) for your best meeting!

Our facilitators are former Managers of Learning and Development, allowing us to bring in the fun to the serious, including serious fun with key messages directly tied to your meeting goals.

Concorde Worldwide: Your Global Transportation Partner

Concorde Worldwide’s approach to every trip is to execute it perfectly to exceed our client’s expectations of reliability, quality, safety and professionalism. Our Meetings and Conference Department is solely dedicated to manage specific transportation requirements of corporate clients. Our specialized team provides logistical planning for ground transportation no matter how large the group or the number of destinations involved. We are committed to ensure flawless execution from the beginning stages starting with a thorough reservation process, to on-site coordination, and professional greeters to meet clients at requested locations. Concorde Worldwide provides services in any city throughout the United States or around the world. http://www.concordeworldwide.com

Program Highlights

Meeting management training sessions are for all levels, beginner- to advanced.

Day 1 (5:00pm – 9:00pm)

Host Property Site Tour (5:00pm)
EMCVenues Opening Cocktail Reception and Entertainment

Day 2 (7:00am – 6:00pm)

Supplier Showcase (During breaks and closing reception):  7am-5pm
AM Continental Connection Breakfast 7 am
Morning Educational Sessions:  8:00am-Noon
Networking Luncheon andGeneral Session: 12:10pm-2:10pm
Afternoon Power Sessions:  2:30pm-3:45 pm
Cocktail Reception/Prize Drawing (over 50 Prizes): 3:45 pm -5:00pm

Who Should Attend: Qualifiers and Conditions

You will benefit from attending this event if you are a meeting or event planner, meeting management professional, or your key responsibilities relate to the meeting industry in some way, such as:

• Meeting Planning, Operations, Services, Coordination, Development, Management
• Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing
• Event, Trade Show and Conference Management
• Executive Coordinator/Administration
• Travel Management
• Human Resources, Training
• Independent Meeting Planning Company

Note: Third parties, meeting management companies, and site selection companies do not qualify to attend.

Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Attend

EMCVenues ’ MEET USA 2011 promises to be an exceptional and unique experience for you, featuring:

1. Timely General Session "Hot" Topic - CVB Panel Discussion

2. Top-Notch Educational Breakout Speakers

3. All-day Supplier Showcase

4. Quality Networking Opportunities

5. Fabulous Food and Beverage Functions

6. Special Tour of Host Hotel

7. Special Entertainment

8. Over 50 Great Prizes

9. A "Green" and "Healthy" Meeting

10. Afternoon Power Breakout Sessions

Experience this premier event for yourself. Or watch a video now on You Tube.

Planner Event Registration: Package Overview and Fees

* MEET USA 2011  is complimentary for all qualified meeting and event planners and their qualified guests! Special thanks to Gilman Performance Group, Turning Technologies and all of our meeting suppliers for their support.

* Note: If your company requires you to pay due to occupational requirements, there are fee-based admission items.

Planner Testimonials

"What a fantastic event! I enjoy networking with fellow meeting planners and learning what's new in our business - from contracting to "hot" properties to driving attendees to the events. What an educational uplift!"
- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

"Thank you for giving me an opportunity to meet other meeting planning professionals in a relaxed setting, where networking and interaction was encouraged. There was a positive creative energy to the group discussions."
- Speaker Resource Center

"MEET was one of the most well-rounded conferences I have ever attended. They provided the perfect balance of fun, education and networking opportunities. Definitely a conference to put on your ‘must attend’ list."
- American Express

"This is the perfect opportunity to personally meet and talk with the venues you are looking at. A face-to-face can bring new light to the web pages you were looking at. It is also a great time to learn about trends in the industry as well as discuss the same with vendors present."
- Cleinman Performance Partners

Click here to watch a testimonial video on You Tube.

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

EMCVenues MEET USA Exhibitor Information:

If you are a meeting supplier and interested in attending or exhibiting at EMCVenues  MEET USA please click here to learn more about MEET USA Statistics, Fees, and Sponsorship Opportunities.