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Does your special event, meeting need a professional planner?(Focus)

Article from: Mississippi Business Journal Article date: September 8, 2008 Author: Anderson, S.J.

Planning a meeting or corporate event can be a daunting experience, especially when it's something one doesn't have much experience doing. All too often, the planning of critical company meetings is in the hands of an administrative assistant or secretary--and their regular workload is still hanging over their heads.

A well-planned meeting or corporate event should run like clockwork, with the emphasis being on the meeting itself--and the results. Because there is so much that goes into the planning of a meeting, many ...

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