Meeting, Exhibition, Event and Convention (MEEC) Organizers and Sponsors

Flashcards covering key concepts and details from the MEEC lecture notes.

What are the three main entities that organize and sponsor MEEC gatherings?

Corporations, Associations, and Government.

What is the purpose of public corporations?

Public corporations are legally chartered enterprises that sell stock on the open market with the aim of making a profit.

What type of meetings are typically held by corporations?

Stockholder Meetings, Management Meetings, Board Meetings, Training Meetings, Sales Training and Product Launches.

What is a convention?

A convention is a gathering of an industry organization convened for a common purpose.

What roles do associations play in the MEEC industry?

Associations provide opportunities for professional development through meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

What is an SMERF association?

An SMERF association includes small groups whose members join for Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal purposes.

How do government meetings differ from corporate and association meetings?

Government meetings are subject to various rules and regulations and often focus on the training of government workers.

What are exhibition management companies responsible for?

Exhibition management companies own and manage trade shows and expositions.

What is the key characteristic of Professional Congress Organizers (PCOs)?

PCOs are local suppliers that can arrange, manage, and/or plan functions or services for events.

What trends are currently impacting the MEEC industry?

Budgetary constraints, shortening meetings, increasing interactivity, merging sponsoring organizations, and virtual conferences.

What is attendee personalization in the context of event planning?

Attendee personalization refers to the customization of events to meet individual wants and needs of attendees.

What is a significant change in meeting planning mentioned in the trends?

The differentiation between event coordinators who focus on logistics and event designers/strategists.

What type of events are referred to as 'public shows'?

Public shows are gatherings where businesses sell their products directly to the general public.

What has been the trend regarding labor unions as mentioned in the notes?

There has been a steep decline in private sector union membership, but approval for labor unions reached a 50-year high in 2019.

What happens at committee meetings within associations?

Committee meetings focus on affairs related to their specific purpose, such as government relations or convention planning.

What is one of the main purposes of training meetings in associations?

To enhance professional skills and knowledge through targeted discussions on specific topics.