Top Five Tips: Overcoming Obstacles in Association Event Planning

By |2023-05-25T13:44:50-05:00May 22nd, 2023|

There is nothing more thrilling for an association event manager than the excitement and hustle involved in curating a great event. But along with the thrill can come a moment of “Oh No!” when something does not go as planned. And it can happen to the best of us! [...]

Preparing for the Unexpected – Contingency Plans for Association Events

By |2022-07-21T14:07:04-05:00July 21st, 2022|

Even though it looks like we have weathered the pandemic, for now, the question about what the future holds continues to loom. How can associations continue to plan for the seemingly unplannable? One way to set yourself up for success is to have a plan B – or contingency [...]

GST/HST and QST on Registration Fees for Virtual Meetings and Trade Shows

By |2021-04-23T15:12:10-05:00August 6th, 2020|

Many associations have been forced to cancel in-person professional development meetings and/or trade shows because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as described in my colleagues' recent article Association Trade Shows Gone Virtual. The cancellation of these events both reduces the value of association membership and threatens some association’s financial sustainability. Virtual [...]

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