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Meeting Manager

Full-Service Meeting and Event Planning in Downers Grove, IL

Insights for Meeting Managers

Delve into the realm of meeting management with us, where we specialize in ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of your gatherings. Discover the essential responsibilities handled by our meeting managers , from orchestrating discussions to managing time wisely, all geared towards achieving productive outcomes that align with your organizational goals. Join us as we explore effective techniques tailored to your needs, ensuring that every meeting is a productive step towards success.

Meet Our Owner

Catherine M. Griffin

Catherine M. Griffin has over 37 years of professional experience in the meeting planning industry. Her expertise is in negotiation, budget planning and creative theme program design. She has developed exciting meetings and events for a vast array of Fortune 500 companies nationwide.

She has extensive experience in producing a wide-range of meetings for large corporate and association clients . . . exhibit tradeshows, corporate board meetings, medical education meetings, pharmaceutical meetings, CME meetings, training seminars and incentive travel programs.

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Overview of Our Events

From corporate events and dinners to theme parties and trade shows, we coordinate and plan for a vast variety of different types of events. To learn more, get in touch with us today!

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What Services Do We Provide?

Create innovative and cost-effective proposals for meetings and incentive travel programs as well as for corporate theme parties
Program development
Conduct client site inspection trips
Develop marketing program and materials to support incentive travel program theme
Site selection for meetings and incentive travel
Venue selection for off-site theme parties
Budget preparation and management
Contract negotiations with vendors (i.e., air, hotel, car, cruise)
Preparation of detailed meeting specifications
Food and beverage management
Audio visual set-up
Prepare air and hotel manifests

Coordinate ground transportation arrangements
Prepare pre-trip materials for travel programs
All pre- and post-show budget reconciliation for meetings and special events
On-site Meeting and Event Manager
On-site registration
Oversight of all meeting logistics
Dine-around coordination
Airport meet and greet
Coordination of conference registration
Trade show booth sales
Arrange corporate event sponsorships
Handle all food and beverage arrangements for corporate dinners, special events and theme parties, as well as on-site event management
Post event program evaluations

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Why Should You Choose A La Carte Planners for my Meeting Manager Event?

At A La Carte Planners, we specialize in delivering impeccably managed meetings that drive results. Our team of Meeting Managers is dedicated to orchestrating meetings that are not only efficient but also engaging, ensuring that every participant's time is valued and every objective is met. The Meeting Managers at A La Carte Planners play a crucial role in planning, executing, and reviewing meetings to optimize outcomes and enhance collaboration. As experts in meeting management, we focus on strategic facilitation, logistical precision, and post-meeting follow-ups, making each meeting a stepping stone to success. Trust our Meeting Manager professionals at A La Carte Planners to elevate your meetings with their meticulous approach and strategic insights. Experience exceptional meeting management with A La Carte Planners, where every meeting is an opportunity for progress and innovation.

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