The relationship between chief executive and chief elected officer has always been one of the primary determinants of an association’s success. Today, common understanding and commitment are more necessary than ever before. Difficult decisions require understanding and tools in which both member and staff leaders have faith. This special virtual edition of the CEO Symposium…
Explore basic financing and accounting principles for the non-financial professional. Arm yourself with essential knowledge of budgets, financial statements, and accounting so that you can more effectively create and manage your project budgets. Lessons include: Introduction to Business Plans; Overview of Financial Statements; Planning, Budgeting, And Performance Assessments; The Accounting Cycle and Objectives of General…
This edition of Bottom Line: Finance for the Non-Financial Manager will be presented in a virtual format. All content will remain the same as the in-person program, and participants will still be eligible for 3 CAE credits. Materials will be sent digitally to attendees before the program date. You’ll learn or review the basics of…
The pandemic has played havoc with association revenue streams: cancelled conferences resulting in the loss of registration, sponsorship, and expo fees; decreases in membership revenue; and fewer sales of books, advertising, and other revenue drivers. This challenge is compounded by an uncertain financial situation in the foreseeable future. Now is the time to rethink revenue…
Many employers are unaware of the responsibilities and risks related to managing their retirement plans. With ERISA litigation increasing even for small plans, the “Ask the 401(k) Professionals” webinar series is designed to educate plan sponsors on their duties and how to manage them. In this webinar, Shelly Howard-Horwitz, AIF, CPFA, of Pensionmark Financial Group…
During 2018 MeetDenmark, with consultancy and Iceberg partner GainingEdge, began a major project on legacy. The study involved desk research on fifty international associations and fifty destinations as well as interviews with twenty from each of the two groups. Some of the findings on the current global landscape were published last year in the MeetDenmark…
Wedged in amongst some of Norway’s most impressive fjords, Stavanger boasts a range of water-based and engineering industries, like shipbuilding and the building of rigs, platforms and subsea installations. But energy is the key sector, and “Europe’s energy capital” has a committed convention bureau keen to attract association meetings. From Boardroom…
As authorities around the world are increasingly clearing business events to run again, organisers of conventions and exhibitions, as well as venue and centre operators need to put respective measures in place that create safe environments for participants. A new guide on the matter identifies and promotes globally emerging standards, protocols and good practices. Good…
A few things stood out in the latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard survey in which 515 business event professionals and 240 suppliers shared how they are envisioning and planning for the future. As the pandemic wears on and no clear plan for reopening the economy materializes, the business events community seems to be bracing for a…
As events begin to open in Asia and Europe, and regulations in Germany make the distinction between mass gatherings and business events, we see a glimpse of a post-COVID-19 future for our industry. Naturally attendees are concerned about health and safety and want assurances that the right measures are taken to maintain personal safety. Freeman’s…
Medical and scientific meetings came to a sudden halt when the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the world. Kenes Group kept cancellations to a minimum, postponing most events, but there was one event in particular that took a leap of faith to turn into virtual with less than three weeks’ lead time: the 2nd AAT-AD/PD™ Focus Meeting…
The best case scenario recovery will see all European events going ahead from September, according to a new study. Author the Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe assesses as much in “The Impact of Coronavirus on Europe’s Convention Sector”. A baseline and worst case are also presented. From Meetings & Incentive Travel…
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