ISES Austin launches its very own FAQ series! This week’s question: Should you give a new client ideas or designs before they sign a contract? See answers from fellow event professionals HERE .

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Ok, so we all get the plethora of great industry based magazines, right? If you are like me you peruse them, look for inspiration, read the articles you are interested in, book mark items you want to go back and look at, oh and check the party pics for your beautiful mug! Of course, these magazines seem to sit on my desk corner with dog eared pages to go back and look through. Well, over the past few months I have noticed a number of really cool, new event ideas that are centered around technology...

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I am always interested on reading others views on our industry and business predictions for the upcoming year. As we near the end of Q1 I have to say that I agree and disagree with some on the points in this article. I feel that it is all relative to the region that most of your meetings are either held or planned in. We [Meritage Events] have seen an increased level of “interest” for groups to hold more meetings, but it is still not on the scale it was pre-2008. We are also dealing with...

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Here at Meritage Events we apart of many industry organizations and associations. We feel that it is a great way to network with fellow event professionals, keep a finger on new happenings in our respective cities, expend our knowledge and also get our name out there. Well, for the ISES (International Special Events Society) Austin Chapter I will be beginning a new blog series for the chapter’s website and very successful blog. I will be asking a panel of fellow event professionals, all members...

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There is a lot of hype going on right now in Dallas, Texas. Is it the amazing 11.2 inches of snow that fell yesterday? NOPE! It is the NBA All Star Weekend Baby! Well, there are also lots of other things to do this weekend as well because it is after all, Valentine’s Day is on Sunday. Take a look at some of these sites that will give you some last minutes plans if you want to party or be with the one you love. NBA Parties: Guide Live Listings D Magazine’s Nightlife Listings Valentine’s...

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