AZ Now Biz Author: Molly Cerreta Smith
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In Troubled Times, Meeting Planners Are Learning To Be Advocates For Their Industry
Politics, economic setbacks and disasters of all kinds pose constant threats to the meetings industry. But increasingly, MPI, its members and others associated with meeting planning, are taking steps to be advocates for their industry before problems arise. Christine Duffy, … Continue reading
New Resorts Are Sprouting In The Valley Despite The Shaky Economy
Arizona touts dozens of breathtaking resorts with countless amenities, but there’s still room for more. The Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler opened its doors in October 2009, and Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale opened this past April. … Continue reading
Local CVBs Sound Off On Boycotts And Why Arizona Is Still A Top Meeting And Travel Destination
It’s no secret that the meetings industry, and travel in general, has taken quite a few hits in Arizona over the past few years. As a result, local convention and visitors bureaus — the ones who promote travel to and … Continue reading
Downtown Art Walk Is A Homegrown Success
If you’ve ever been to the Downtown Phoenix area on the first Friday night of the month, you most likely noticed that the streets were alive with people. At First Fridays, thousands of residents and visitors gather to tour more … Continue reading
Local First Arizona Champions Buying Locally
Today, people generally recognize the importance of shopping locally and supporting our region’s independently owned and operated businesses. But that wasn’t always the case. As recently as seven years ago, the concept was nearly unheard of in Arizona. But in … Continue reading
Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors Work To Make Visitors And Residents Feel At Home
Whether you are a visitor to the Downtown area trying to find a parking spot, a new resident in search of a security escort to your car, or a local looking for a new hotspot to frequent, the Downtown Phoenix … Continue reading
MPI Is Touting The ROI Of In-Person Meetings
The best advocates for the positive return on investment of in-person meetings may very well be members of the Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. The meetings industry has been hit hard by the media and public scrutiny of … Continue reading
Laura Scheller: CMP, President And Founder, Solmonte Hospitality
Laura Scheller, CMP, not only is a member of the Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International, she also is the chapter’s president-elect. In the course of the 18 years Scheller has been involved with MPI, she has held numerous … Continue reading
Jennifer Castro: Dual Market Sales Manager, Dave And Buster’s
Officially the dual market sales manager for Dave and Buster’s, Jennifer Castro prefers to call herself the Ambassador to Fun. With a title like that, you can expect passion, out-of-the-box thinking and positive energy. But there is even more to … Continue reading
Beth Fagan: Senior Manager, Meeting Planning And Membership Services National Council For Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP)
Beth Fagan has been an active member of the Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International for five years, and has served as co-chair of the chapter’s membership recruitment committee for two years. This involvement is a natural fit for … Continue reading
Mike Stawiarski: Owner/Technical Producer, MFS Event Technology
July of this year marked the beginning of Mike Stawiarki’s one-year term as president of the Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. With this role comes great responsibility, but Stawiarski is up for the challenge. As president, Stawiarski leads … Continue reading
MPI Is A Handy Resource For Professionals Throughout The Meetings Industry
Meeting Professionals International has 70 chapters worldwide with 24,000 members who service and support the meetings industry. The Arizona Sunbelt Chapter’s membership currently stands at 532, and is comprised of meeting planners and suppliers who partner to organize and serve … Continue reading
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