Careers in Meeting & Event Management: Conference Managers, Marketing and Special Event Managers, Meetings Coordinators, Meetings Services Managers, Project Managers of Meetings and Events, Senior Event Coordinators, Program Managers, Special Event Coordinators, Conference and Travel Service Managers.
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Following are some subject terms that you can use in search boxes for more effective search results.
- Business Meetings
- Congress & Conventions
- Management
- Marketing
- Planning
- Special Events
Following are some call numbers that are helpful for browsing the library stacks.
394.2 -Special Events management
647.94 -Congress & Convention Management
658 -General management
658.4 -Business Meetings
659 -Advertising and public relation
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Essential meeting blueprints for managers : effective meetings made easy by
If you want to discover how to plan and run effective meetings that solve problems, create solutions and create a culture of collaboration let the examples in this book guide you.
Call Number: Online BooksISBN: 9781783000838Publication Date: 2015
Event Marketing by
As the events market becomes increasingly saturated, it is essential for a successful event professional to understand the use of strategic marketing plans. Events are everywhere'in the U.S. alone, there are more than 2,500 music festivals a year, for example, while the UK hosts over 70 different beer festivals each year. In such a crowded market, how can the event planner ensure that his or her event stands out?
Call Number: E-BookISBN: Event marketing : how to successfully promote events, festivals, conventions, and expositionsPublication Date: 2012
Meeting and Event Planning - Complete Idiot's Guide by
First published in April 2001, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meeting and Event Planningwas the first major series book published on this topic. Since then, although additional titles have come along, this book remains the best-selling book in the category. Written by meeting and event professionals, this title not only gives meeting planners practical tips, tactics, and advice for putting together successful events, but also the professional terminology, reporting forms, and event strategies. Now, fully updated and expanded, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meeting and Event Planning, Second Edition, takes meeting planning to the next level. People new to this topic often learn the hard way about budget planning, negotiations for meeting space and food, room setup, and planning programs.
Call Number: 658.456 C898 DOWNTOWN & E-BookISBN: 1592574629Publication Date: 2006-03-07
The everything guide to being an event planner by
Do you love throwing parties? Are you the most organized person you know? Can you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, event planning could be your perfect career choice! Seasoned event planner Jennifer Mancuso helps you to get started and succeed in this exciting field. This book's insider tips and step-by-step guidance will teach you how to: Tailor events to each client - from a corporate dinner to an intimate wedding Market and network to keep business coming Hire vendors that your client will love Build a great reputation in your area and beyond Whether you've recently earned a hospitality degree or are simply looking for a fun career change, The Everything Guide to Being an Event Planner will help you break out of the routine and start a new, creative endeavor-one celebration at a time!
Call Number: 394.2 M269 WatertownISBN: 9781598694178Publication Date: 2007-12-01
A few NAICS Codes for database searching:
512290 Audio recording of meetings or conferences
541921 Video taping services, special events (e.g., birthdays, weddings)
711310 Promoters of arts/sports events with facilities
711320 Promoters of arts/sports events without facilities
812990 Party planning services
812990 Wedding planning services
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