Testimonials
"As a new member and first time WEC attendee, my expectations were exceeded on all levels - education, collaboration and networking. Also I will take away from the program a new found confidence and strength in the future of our industry leaders. Hope to see everyone in Vancouver in '10.”
--Scott Weston, Etak Events, LLC
“One of my goals is to survey what is happening in the industry. My colleague Anah Corley is very involved in the Convention Industry Council’s APEX green initiative. We just got involved with MPI and want to be part of the global community.”
-- Jimmy Lohr, Stetson Convention Services
“I will touch as many partners as I can. I’m also challenging myself to meet as many new people as I can. I haven’t been to WEC in two or three years and there are a lot of new people here I would like to connect with.”
--Teri Tonioli, Experient
“Having WEC in my backyard is fantastic. I plan on showing my colleagues why I choose to live in such a great place. My goals for WEC are centered on networking and strengthening business relationships. At this time in my career, being a member of MPI is crucial for business contacts, current trends and industry updates.”
--Douglas B. Wren, Wren & Fida International
“I hope to meet many new people and build my industry network in the United States. I see opportunity everywhere, in the sessions, at the evening events—I’m going to them all.”
-- Banz Ledin, Spotme Inc.
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“I am here for the education. My colleague Liu Yanxiang (David) and I are here for the first time. My son, Zheng Han, is participating in the Future Leaders Program. China is a little behind the world in the meeting industry. We have a lot of meetings, but we need more structure. The professionals in China talk a lot about that. We’re like pioneers. I accepted the role of a speaker hear at WEC to let the world know a little more about China.”
--Liu Ping, China Star Professional Programs
Tweetamonials
mmcallen: RT @JonPetz: Now THIS is the coolest thing yet. Red Butte Garden. GREAT music and food and GREAT company.
stephGDI: heading to california after a great experience at #wec09!! looking forward to being in touch with lots of great people!
FeaturesEditor: Thanks 2 all attendees/delegates for doing their part 2 make #wec09 a huge success, the dedication to the industry showed!
sallbee: That was one of the best convention luncheons I've ever had. Yum, Vancouver. Salad with chicken, shrimp or veggie skewers.
mtgstrategists: Great several days of learning & networking! Looking forward to the Vancouver lunch
JoanneDennison: #wec09 sitting in a fantastic session with Corbin on running your SOHO more efficiently! then time to head home #WEC09
@leslieamercado just read thru your meeting's tweets from the hash tag (#) #WEC09 - looks like it was a great meeting & nice use of twitter!
CupoJo: Awesome room set-up in Healthy Meetings w/ergo roll chairs, couches, benches, intimate groupings...feel healthier already
KarenBrown: Economy Proof Your Business. Need 2 be able to describe your business in 5, 7 word and 1 minute descriptions.
MtgRevolution: Learning that 25% of public companies who didn't take TARP $ still cxl meetings due to
talentlesstwit: Learning more about social networking for marketing at #wec09 -if you didn't go check out the website and go next year fear
Digitell1: #WEC09 Sad that I couldn't attend the meeting but it sure feels like I'm partly there. Thanks!
meetinggirl76: Following #mpi #wec09 on YouTube and Twitter - wish I was there! Great job everyone!
sallbee: Love how pedestrian-friendly Salt Lake is. Step off any curb anywhere and the world stops so you can cross. #WEC09
KarenBrown: @NHansen Met John Foster at iced tea cooler after Contract Neg. session & had gr8 30 min talk. Just 1 of many priceless discussions! #wec09
BMACMPI: MPI Foundation hits it outta the park for 25 years.
hellajoy: Best insights of the day at John foster presentation - negotiating hotel contracts in uncertain economy.
RomSteady: Has walked 18 miles in 3 days at #wec09
aprilbroussard: Used to be called "word of mouth"...now "word of twitter" - Patrick O'Malley at #WEC09
GreenA_V: Green tip: know your "event neighbor". Buy in bulk & coordinate sharing for events b4 & after. Save $$$ #wec09
GregRuby: Catching up on all the great tweets from #WEC09 - Keep up the good work for those of us left behind!
sallbee: Cool Twitter-meetings idea: tweet discount codes to constituency to drive registrations. 5 Technology Trends #wec09
FreemanCo: Great opening session with Ben Stein. Smart and funny. #WEC09
PinkDeb: RT @CherrylGB: RT @JudiHolla "Meetings breathe oxygen into the organs of the economy!" - Ben Stein MPI opening general session #wec09
aricmievents: Betsy Myers, New paradigm is leadership through the heart #wec09
AStalarow: RT @sallbee: Favorite ben stein quote: if biz meetings are a bad idea let's ban congress and turn the capitol into condos. #Wec09
MichaelMcCurry: @Sinoman wow that is cool that #wec09 is a leading trending topic in Twitscoop. #wec09
Eric_Ols: #WEC09 Opening session with Ben Stein. Good stuff
cacouncil: RT @rayhansen: RT @sanderssays: Meetings are the social operating system for most companies, associations and organizations. #WEC09
PRpaulymike: Ben Stein nailed it! Wonderful presentation - heartwarming and humorous.
jtauvaa: Ben Stein at MPI WEC challenges any economist to justify or validate how meetings and events caused recession.
hellajoy: We are in the business of helping organizations become successful. In the business of transformation.
willindc: #wec09 Ann Godi this year's MPI chairwoman says meetings can no longer be a best kept secret
jeffrasco: Roger Dow so richly deserves the MPI Chairmans Award. #wec09