Industry News, Articles, and Opinions

“Show Me” Support for Tornado Victims

June 10th, 2011 | Josh Norris | Event Insider, Featured | No Comments

Join Metro Event Specialists and Josh Norris in supporting Red4Joplin. A fundraiser to help rebuild Joplin, MO which was recently devastated by an E5 tornado.

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New Daily Deal Site for Event Planners

May 25th, 2011 | Josh Norris | Featured, Social Media | No Comments

Josh Norris reviews a new daily deal site that targets event professionals. Read on to learn more about CaterWire.

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Perfect Wedding Guide Celebrates 20 Years

May 25th, 2011 | Josh Norris | Event Insider | No Comments

The DC Area Perfect Wedding Guide hosted their 20th anniversary party at Hotel Palomar Arlington. Take an behind-the-scenes look at the event through the eyes of an MES insider.

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400 Event Pros Attend April MES Mixer

May 18th, 2011 | Josh Norris | Event Recap | No Comments

Its official! The April MES mixer was officially the largest event in our short history. The event, hosted at the Key Bridge Marriott on April 26, 2011, brought together over 400 event professionals for an evening of networking and entertainment.

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My Rant: Why Your Customer Service is Killing Your Business

April 19th, 2011 | Liz King | event planning, Featured | No Comments

Liz King breaks down taking care of clients and suggests customer service is the one thing that can carry your business through the toughest economic times.

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