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2009 Meetings Industry Council of Colorado
Educational Conference and Trade Show:
Join your ISES peers at the 9th annual Meetings Industry Council of Colorado Educational Conference and Trade Show on March 18, 2009 at the Colorado Convention Center.
The 12 organizations that make up the MIC produced our first conference in 2001 to offer one mega event for our combined membership rosters of more than 3,000 planners and suppliers.
This is your opportunity to experience top-notch educational seminars, a speaker showcase, and visit a trade show of more than 100 suppliers from North America who service our events.
Plus, ISES benefits financially for every ISES participant who attends the Conference and checks the ISES membership box on the registration form.
So help our organization and your career by going to www.mic-colorado.org TODAY and sign up for the Conference. This is THE major educational event for meeting and event professionals in Colorado. Don't miss it!
Sessions will include topics that are important to the meeting professional including Managing Professional Relationships, Organizing Your Work Space, Customer Service, Retaining Key Employees and Relationships, Making the Most Out of Your Budget in this Economy, Forecasting Trends in the Industry, Working to Increase Attendance from All Generations, Technology for Today's Busy Meeting Planner and Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility.
For registration questions, please contact the MIC office at 720-733-8000 or email MIC@RMECLLC.COM
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Thanks to last Months Sponsors:
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2008's Effect on the Event Industry's New Year:
The New Year is upon us and the resolutions have already begun to take over conversation at the coffee shops and conference rooms. But before making any resolutions and promises for change in the New Year, shouldn't we figure out what issues of 2008 will flow into 2009? Sure the economic downturn played a significant role in our day-today lives in 2008, however, as most event professionals know, what happens in the previous year always has more of an effect on our industry the following year. So, what does this mean to us for 2009? Get the creative juices flowing.
One major change that businesses in the event industry must succeed with for 2009 is making sure our clients get more bang for their buck. The purpose and outcome of the event will rain higher than the centerpieces and parting gifts. Our clients are going to want reasons behind every dollar we spend of their budgets. While these tasks have always been part of our jobs, our clients are now making it more of their jobs to ensure their events are giving them the highest return on the dollars they are investing. Another valuable change for 2009 is that we must think and act more creatively about how we present our products and services to our clients. The time is now for event professionals to up the ante on the value of our goods. Whether we sell floral designs or provide planning services, our goal for 2009 should be to enhance our value so that clients view our products and services as necessities not enhancements for their events. Consumers will continue to focus on fulfilling basic needs and businesses will follow.
The event industry as a whole will need to take the changes of 2008 by the horns and make the necessary changes to stay afloat in the unpredictable New Year. Think outside the box, focus on 2008's event post-evaluation opinions of the attendees, help each other out in the event industry whenever possible to ensure our industry continues to grow as a whole and be smart with trying new things and taking risks. 2009 will be an interesting year for the event industry, but together we can make it a successful interesting year.
-Ashley Sostaric
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Greetings!
Welcome to the new redesign of the ISES Denver monthly newsletter. (Thanks to Ashley Sostaric of PLAN Event Details Management!) We're going to keep you updated on all upcoming ISES events, spotlight ISES members, recognize sponsors and keep you educated on what's going on in the event world. Please email newsletter@isesdenver.com any feedback, articles, news stories, or anything you feel would be intersteing to fellow ISES members. |
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President's Corner:
 Happy New Year! I hope that this year proves to be a prosperous and successful year! It's great organizations like ISES that will help each and every one of us to be a success! January is proving to be an exciting and busy month for ISES! Don't forget the Wedding Showcase being held at The Chateaux at Fox Meadows on January 22nd! If you haven't registered, don't hesitate and do it right now! You do NOT want to miss this as it has proven to be the most elaborate and exciting event that we do! This is great way to get new and innovative ideas for your next event! Also, The Special Event is right around the corner in San Diego! I look forward to seeing all of you there! We will have more ISES Members represented from the Denver Chapter than ever before! I know the economic times are tough and exasperating, but it's education and networking that will keep us going and able to overcome the obstacles that 2009 may throw at us! Stay positive and remember to use your fellow ISES Members! I look forward to seeing you all on January 22nd!!!! Best, Kim NussISES President
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Kori Hauer is the Colorado Advertising Director of meetingpages.com. Hauer represents meetingpages in establishing mutually beneficial promotional partnerships with meeting and event suppliers. She has lived and worked in the Denver area since 2001 and has more than 10 years experience working in business-to-business relationship building. meetingpages provides meeting and event planners with a searchable, comprehensive directory of suppliers, as well as meeting planning tools and hospitality industry information. Planners use the intuitive site for event-planning resources in the categories of facilities, services, activities, attractions, transportation and more. The registration-free website features nearly 5,000 suppliers in the Rocky Mountain and Midwest regions. |
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December Meeting Recap:
 December's networking meeting truly was a blast. We were treated to a very entertaining performance by Cody Horton, certified hypnotist. Who knew the staff at the Cable Center had such great dance moves? We even got a surprise visit from Santa (see below.) To top it all off this was our inaugural "ISES gives back" event where we raised money for the Denver Rescue Mission. Thanks to all who attended.
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January Meeting:
ISES Denver Presents the 4th Annual Wedding Showcase
"ISES on the Edge"
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
5:00-6:30pm -Vendor Showcase & Fantasy Tables
6:30-7:30pm - Presentation
7:30-9:00pm - Entertainment & More Networking
The Chateaux at Fox Meadows
13600 Xavier Lane
Broomfield, CO 80023
The Chateaux at Fox Meadows is a special event facility designed and built in 1998 specifically to graciously accommodate a wide variety of occasions. The Chateaux has hosted over 2800 successful events. Fashioned after an elegant French country villa in the neoclassical style, The Chateaux' features include: dramatic neoclassical columns, a cascading circular staircase, garden gazebo, a two story bay window, exquisite crystal chandeliers, a mezzanine level that overlooks the Grand Hall, hand-crafted circular bar, walkout wrought iron balconies, and an experienced, professional, and friendly staff.The Chateaux is the perfect backdrop for parties of 50 to 500 guests. Click Here to Register OnlineWith Special Guest  Lovelynn Ann Jensen of Lovelynn Event Design Lovelynn Jensen is a highly regarded full service wedding and event planner based in Tampa, Florida. She is knownfor her expertise in creating vintage styled events and for her role as the technical adviser to the feature film, "The Wedding Crashers". Lovelynn has been teaching event planning & marketing workshops and seminars throughout the world and coaches up and coming event planners in the Tampa Bay area. She has had numerous articles and events published in many magazines and newspapers throughout the country, including the premier issue of Long Island Bride and Groom and a special profile in The St. Pete Times newspaper.
Topic: "Marketing to Generation Y"
The Wedding industry is always changing and so should your marketing plan. From Branding & Image to where to place your ads, you need to understand your audience. This seminar will give you some fresh ideas on expanding your bang for your buck while reaching the most demanding and worldly generation yet. You need more than just a great website!
Consultants and Vendors are encouraged to attend.
Thank You to all of our sponsors:
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