When was the last time you updated your email signature or took the time to see if it was interesting enough to prompt someone to click on your website link or give you a call? If you’re not sure, then it sounds like the time is now! These days, your email signature is not only …
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Conference mobile apps are very popular and can be useful in many ways. With so many options, we do not have a single preferred app; rather, we like to speak with our clients in order to gather event details before making a recommendation. One size does not fit all. There are several considerations to determine …
February – September 2016 | Various Cities Throughout the United States Overview: CMP coordinated a series of in-person and webinar training programs for the Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program over an eight-month period in 2016. During these program, OAH grantees were trained as facilitators or trainers on how to deliver …
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2001 – 2017 | Washington, DC Overview: Since 2001, Capital Meeting Planning has supported the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to plan and implement their annual meeting. EXIM is an independent, self-sustaining federal agency with a mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services. Since CMP started …
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Have long lines at your conference registration made you cringe? Have your attendees complained about having to wait to check-in? If you follow CMP’s Best Practices to ensure smooth on-site registration you will avoid these negative first impressions of your event. Here are some tips on how to avoid this meeting blunder, wow your attendees, …
July 19-21, 2016 | Baltimore, MD Connecting the Dots: Collaborating to Achieve Lasting Impacts for Youth Overview: CMP managed the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grantee Conference, in collaboration with Child Trends and Healthy Teen Network, July 19-21, 2016, in Baltimore, MD. This conference was hosted by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of …
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Since I started working in the meetings and events industry, I have been fascinated with the trade show industry, specifically with exhibit displays. This week, I interviewed Bob Heck, a 30-year industry veteran and owner & CEO of Steel City Displays. Bob talked with me about his company, the trade show industry, and shared excellent …
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The Annual DC Jazz Festival will be held June 9-18, 2017 with 125 performances in over 40 venues throughout the city. CMP had the opportunity to interview Executive Director, Sunny Sumter, who has been with the Festival since 2008. She talks about this year’s lineup, sponsorship strategies, volunteer management, her main achievements, and the festival’s …