Master the Art of Contract Negotiation
When it comes to negotiating successful contracts for meetings and events, Therese Jardine, CEO of Strategic Event Procurement in Seattle, has an analogy: “Sending...
Amway Grand Plaza’s Food & Beverage Leadership Boosted
The Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced a new food and beverage leadership team set to elevate both guest dining and...
Team Building One Meeting at a Time
When the Michigan Boating Industries Association of Commerce Township held its annual board of directors’ retreat in Port Huron last October, one of the...
Novi Ramps Up for Larger Events
Blair Bowman, owner of the Suburban Collection Showplace exhibition, conference, and banquet center in Novi, is proposing a $270 million redevelopment initiative that would...
The Bungalow at Wickwood Inn Expands Lodging Options in Saugatuck
Meeting and event planners seeking a stylish, small-scale venue on Lake Michigan now have a new option. The historic Wickwood Inn, an 11-room boutique...
Tech Takes the Lead for Sports Planners
In the weeks, months, and even years leading up to a tournament, sports planners and coaches wear every hat imaginable: logistics, customer service, scheduling,...
Fresh on the Food Scene
Big Rock Italian Chophouse in Birmingham has been a long time coming. The Italian restaurant, cigar lounge, and club had a much-anticipated opening in...
Jackson Meetings at the Crossroads
Sitting at the intersection of Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 127, Jackson has been an important stop between Chicago, Illinois, and Detroit since before...