SGMP 2008 SE Regional Education Conference

Aug. 3-6, 2008

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

Jacksonville, FL

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SGMP 2008
SE Regional Education Conference

 

Building Bridges... One Meeting at a Time 

 

Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for the 2008 SGMP SE Regional Education Conference. The Society of Government Meeting Professionals is the only national organization in the United States dedicated exclusively to improving the knowledge and expertise of individuals inthe planning and execution of government meetings and promoting the cost effectiveness of those meetings through education, training, and industry relationships.

 
In support of the SGMP mission, the Central Florida Chapter, along with support from the Atlanta Chapter, is proud to host this year's SE Regional Education Conference, which provides numerous opportunities for participants to share up-to-date information and the latest methods being used in the industry, and to discuss common concerns with colleagues from throughout the southeast.

So mark your calendar and make plans to join us for this exclusive educational event.

Who Should Attend?
Whether your job involves organizing one meeting a year to 50, if you are involved in planning meetings for the government, you should attend this conference. If you are an industry supplier who furnishes services and products to government meeting professionals, you should attend this conference. If you are an independent contract meeting planner and outsource your planning services to government agencies, you should attend this conference. You do not have to be a member of SGMP to register and attend, so take advantage of this opportunity to network within an organization that spans the nation with 26 chapters and more than 4,000 members. 
Meeting Planning Attendees Will Include:
  • Federal, state, county and city government
  • Associations of governmental employees and government agencies
  • University employees who plan meetings for faculty such as continuing education and conference planning divisions
  • Professionals who conduct training for licensed occupations including governmental employees
 Industry Supplier Attendees Will Include Professionals from:
  • Hotel Sales & Marketing
  • Printing Companies
  • Convention and Visitors Bureaus
  • Exhibit Services & Audio Visual  Companies
Benefits of Attending
Meetings and conferences are essential venues for individuals within specialized functions to meet and network with each other. The role of meeting planners to facilitate these events in an efficient, organized manner cannot be overstated. These factors combined lend further credence to the importance of expanding our knowledge, honing our skills and increasing our efficiency to remain top leaders in the meeting planning industry.
By being an active participant at SGMP’s Southeast Regional, you will:
  • Develop skills to position yourself as a strategic asset to your organization
  • Get up-to-speed on industry developments and learn ways to plan more efficiently
  • Learn how to work with tighter budgets and less staffing, all while facing higher expectations
  • Tap into SGMP’s vast network of contacts and established partners
  • Learn new planning tools that will help you save time, minimize errors, reduce costs and increase your quality of service
This conference allows for the most recent information in our industry to be exchanged and explored, and if your career is meeting planning, you should be involved in that discussion!

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Registration & Logistics:
Ann Koralewski
tel: (352) 392-1701 x243
fax: (352) 392-5437