How to Make Your Business Survive and Thrive After a Disaster
For lessons learned from a Hurricane Katrina on how to make your business survive and thrive after a disaster, read more below.
With a Good Plan, There’s No Need to Panic When Disaster Strikes
Without an emergency response plan, planners risk endangering attendees because they won’t know what to do in the event of a crisis, which can range from natural disasters such as an earthquake or hurricane to a terrorist attack, labor stoppage or an unruly attendee. To read more, click the link below. #eventprofs
Read about Jamie Shear’s Experience at PRA New Orleans
My marketing internship at PRA New Orleans played an essential role in my final semester in college. This internship introduced me to a fantastic team of people, allowed me to explore more of this unique city, and gave me invaluable professional experience. From my...
Why More Business Isn’t Always Better for Small Businesses
When we first started our corporate events business, we jumped at every new lead that came in the door, hungry for revenue and resume building opportunities. This was great in the short term, because we didn’t have anything else competing for our time. But time is a precious resource, one that is not renewable. As our company
Let the Good Times Roll in New Orleans – Insurance & Financial Meetings Management Magazine, December 2018 Issue
New Orleans, perennially hailed as one of the country’s most popular meeting destinations, has held onto its accolades for so long for two simple reasons. It is one of the most unique and endearing cities in the world. It also offers an ever-increasing range of options for meeting planners and attendees.
An Endearing Entrepreneur’s Recovery from Disaster
Post-disaster, business owners find varied paths to...
Is the Incentive Travel Industry Ready to #SayNotoSpec?
Zak Mroueh is the Founder of Zulu Alpha Kilo, a creative agency based in Toronto. Several years ago, he got fed up with doing spec work for clients – in the agency world this is creating entire ad
Jazzin’ Up Your Opening Session
The look, design, and feel of your opening session sets the tone not just for an event but for an entire conference. While look, design, and feel are three key ingredients for any successful event or conference, the element of surprise is another way to keep your...
What’s Hot What’s New – July 2018
A Primer on New Orleans Culture for Meeting and Event Planners
As America’s most European city, New Orleans is best known as the birthplace of jazz, a culinary mecca of the world, and its Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler attitude! It is a little different here, this is what you can expect when bringing a group to New Orleans. But...