Doing More with Less

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9:45–10:55 a.m.
Presented by Bonnie Wallsh, CMP, CMM

No doubt every planner has been asked to do more with less. Join this brainstorming session for new cost saving strategies and collaboration with planners who have saved money for their organization and want to exchange ideas with others weathering the economic storm. Attendees will pool the creativity, ingenuity, knowledge and experience of industry colleagues and take away a truckload of ideas for reducing the bottom line, without sacrificing quality. Learning objectives include: creative ideas on how to save on all line items, including AV, food and beverage, transportation, decor and more; an understanding of concessions that can be negotiated to save money and enhance meetings; and a truckload of creative suggestions for adding value to your meetings. Bonnie Wallsh, MA, CMP, CMM, has taught courses in meeting and event planning for multiple colleges and universities including NYU, Rosen College of Hospitality and Virginia Tech. Bonnie was a 30 year member of MPI and is active in PCMA and serves on the Faculty Task Force.

Education credit: 1.25 CEUs toward CMP Certification

Download an updated version of the PDF with class notes and discussion here.