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July 2018 NewsNet
Thursday, July 12, 2018

Did You Know?

National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in July each year, and it's official! President Ronald Reagan designated the holiday following a joint resolution from Congress, which was signed into law on July 2, 1984. At the time, the ice cream industry generated about $3.5 billion in annual sales, provided jobs for thousands of citizens and used nearly 10 percent of the milk produced by US dairy farmers. That's a lot of economic value worth celebrating! Read more about the history of this tasty treat and be sure to save some room for dessert on Sunday, July 15. Think you know a lot about ice cream? Take this quiz and find out! 

5 Things to Know in July

  1. Check out this interactive calendar for an overview of upcoming events. 

  2. The July digital edition of MeetingsNet is now available.

  3. Learn how you can enhance your productivity during the keynote presentation at the 2018 FICP Canadian Seminar. 

  4. The Q2 2018 Pulse Survey results are now available. View the report for the latest trends and insights. 

  5. From Social: Listen Up! Top Tips to Captivate Your Attendees. Read the full article here.

Increase Your Productivity

Are you feeling pulled in too many directions and finding it hard to focus when you have so much demanding your attention? 2018 FICP Canadian Seminar keynote speaker Chris Bailey is a “productivity mastermind” who will transform how you as a meetings professional can think about and manage your attention on a daily basis. Using tips he picked up from his productivity experiments including living in total isolation for 10 days, using his smartphone for only an hour a day, working 90-hour weeks, and much more, Chris Bailey will teach you how to work smarter to accomplish more. Register now to join us in Toronto on Thursday, August 16 for a full day of education and networking focused on the needs of Canadian meetings professionals.

Network in Maine

Attend the 2018 FICP Fall Symposium October 3-5 at Cliff House Maine in Ogunquit, Maine for unique networking opportunities in an idyllic setting. At the Welcome Event at Nubbs Lobster Shack, network with meetings professionals and hospitality partners with some friendly competition in the game room or over cocktails by the fire. Then, build new relationships and strengthen professional connections when you sit down to enjoy an authentic Maine lobster feast. Register now to attend the 2018 FICP Fall Symposium!

Q2 2018 Pulse Survey Results Now Available

Business growth, growth in meetings and events, and increased investments to accommodate increased on-site technology use at meetings at events were all findings from the latest FICP Pulse Survey. View the Q2 2018 report now to view trends and experiences from both meetings professionals and hospitality partners related to meetings and events in the financial services and insurance industry.

Here are some highlights from the survey:

  • 37% of meetings professionals indicated the size of meetings being planned and 48% indicated the number of meetings being planned has increased, as compared to 28% and 35%, respectively, in Q1.
  • 52% of hospitality partners expected business to increase in the second half of 2018.

View the full report here.

Strategic Partner Profiles

Ileana Castillo, Associate Vice President, Convention Sales, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

"FICP Strategic Partnership allows us to reach a target audience in the insurance and financial arena to network with and build lasting relationships."

Greater Miami and Beaches announces renovation completion of the Miami Beach Convention Center.
 


Dan Polulak, Marketing Manager, Miami Air International

"The FICP Strategic Partnership is valuable to Miami Air International for various reasons. It allows us the ability to stay abreast to trends and education within the dynamic financial and insurance industry, along with the ability to build valuable relationships between Hospitality Partners and Meetings and Events Professionals. We’re proud to be part of a group of driven and successful individuals and look forward to delivering the Miami Air International experience to FICP members around the world!"

As the leader in charter air transportation for nearly 3 decades, Miami Air International utilizes a modern fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured entirely in First Class, luxury-coach, or any combination to fly large groups to any destination worldwide. Miami Air International’s unrivaled service tailors the pre-, post-, and in-flight experience to meet the needs of its diverse customer base including corporate meeting and incentive groups, professional and collegiate sports teams, entertainment industry groups, dignitaries and other high profile individuals, government and military, and civic and affinity-based groups.

FICP Welcomes New & Returning Members and Hospitality Partners

Meetings Professionals:

  • Amanda Baarman, FormulaFolio Investments
  • Anna Christensen, Cole Capital
  • Rachel Dutton, LPL Financial
  • Charlene Liu, National Council on Compensation Insurance
  • Kate Macdonald, Cowen
  • Rian Mack, LPL Financial
  • Christy Nolan, Cowen
  • Patrice Petrovitch, New York Life Insurance Company
  • Katie Vanderheyd, Wells Fargo

Hospitality Partners:

  • Jonathan Adams, Loews Miami Beach Hotel
  • Shawn Boone, Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • William Bullens, Makeready Experience
  • Brian Follett, Chubb Hotel & Conference Center
  • Nora Gorman, CASE, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB
  • Jessica Gottron, Hyatt Regency Seattle
  • Kerry Haviland, Sonesta Hotels International
  • Idalmis Hernandez, 1 Hotel South Beach
  • Elizabeth Korondy, Hello! Destination Management
  • Nolan Lazarus, The Hiltons of Washington
  • Erin Lipman, Destination Concepts Inc.
  • Eva Lopez, Grand Fiesta Americana Cancun Coral Beach Resort & Spa
  • Wendy Lovetro, Marriott Marquis Chicago
  • Jason Mandel, The Langham, Boston
  • Mary Mayes, Hilton Worldwide
  • Tim McCullough, The Sagamore
  • Patty Metcalf-Sobczak, Loews Hotels & Co.
  • Mark Overton-Paszek, Fairmont Empress
  • Mary Patton, AlliedPRA Chicago
  • Jackie Price, Mayfair Hotel & Spa
  • Susan Prophet, Quebec City Business Destination
  • Louise Scrivines, 3 West Club
  • Andres Serrato, Connect Travel Services DMC
  • Kyrsten Solusod, Live Nation Special Events
  • Bruce Sorensen, Marriott International
  • Jimmy Stanton, La Quinta Resort & Club
  • John Tate, The Launch! Group
  • Robin Tosto, The Hotel Viking
  • Karina Vaguez, Caribe International DMC
  • Melissa Zorko, Hello! California
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