Principal | Coo
CurrentI co-own MJMeetings with my wife, Missy. I'm the utility player on the team. My roles and responsibilities include: Brand Ambassador, Engagement Concierge, Sales, Account Management, Consulting, Accounting, IT, Website, and whatever else needs to get done for the business. Missy, on the other hand, has 20+ years of experience with meeting and event planning for national associations, nonprofits, and companies. (think annual meetings for associations, nonprofit fundraisers and galas, sales meetings, Board meetings, etc.) ***THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED*** Missy saved a former employer $250,000/year in renegotiated contracts and saved a current MJMeetings client $250,000 on their annual meeting during contract negotiations with a hotel.MJMeetings works to make your business objectives come to life through flawlessly planned and executed face-to-face live events.The primary focus is to provide turnkey A-Z meeting logistics, from site research all the way to final bill review. We have the capability to handle various meeting types, though association meetings, nonprofit events and corporate events ranging from 50 people to several thousand people is our sweet spot.Our expertise includes: -Budget preparation and maintenance-Venue/site research/selection-Venue/site contract negotiation-Preparation and maintenance of logistical planning timeline-Management of all logistical planning elements including: Attendee registration web site, hotel guest rooms, food and beverage menus, audio/visual equipment and labor, entertainment, decor, transportation, golf/spa/other activities, etc. -Management of communication with attendees and vendors-Management of deposits and other payments-Management and execution of on-site logistics-Management of post-event logistics, including final bill and post-event surveys-Assistance with content preparation-Vendor relationship management