WEC 2010 Pre-Conference Webinars
Be sure to join us for these FREE webinars as we highlight just some of the knowledge you can obtain at WEC 2010. Understanding that this conference is an important value-add to your professional livelihood through the unique opportunities in education, networking and various business marketplaces.
Women Business Owners … “It’s Time to be called the BOSS”
Presenter: Deborah Gardner
Date: July 13, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. CST
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It's estimated that one-third of all small businesses are owned by women, and they employ more than 23 million people. Women are great entrepreneurs but struggle with the title "boss." So, what’s holding women back? Operating a business, we often get isolated behind our own desks. It's easy to get side tracked and not know the true strategies for success. Whatever the reason, failure to grow a business contributes to the wide-spread stereotype of women business owners. Learn from Deborah’s two company ownership experiences and case studies from other women business owners. Watch live interviews as Deborah challenges YOU because … it’s time to find out what your role is in today’s wacky business world. It’s time to take charge in order to gain the respect and success you deserve as a woman. It’s time to be called “BOSS”!
Learner Outcomes:
- Be informed on the most up-to-date statistics and how it applies to your business
- Hear about the remarkable women that are changing the business world
- Actively participate in this high-energy session to increase your business finances
Shipping and Customs Clearance to WEC Vancouver, as easy
as A-B-C…
Presenter: Sunny Salas, Freeman
Date: June 29, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. CST
RECORDED SESSION COMING SOON!
With the right partner, navigating through the red tape of Canadian Customs is simple. By attending this webinar you will learn which documents are required to clear your materials with Canada customs and with U.S. customs on the return. You will also identify which articles are allowed into Canada and which articles are not allowed re-entry into the United States after the event. In addition, a brief explanation of the special privileges that has been accorded to MPI for WEC, such as duty and tax free exemption on certain imported items.
Helpful documents for this webinar:
Canada Customs Clearance Instructions and TIPS
WEC 2010 Shipping Guide
Customs Show FAQs
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Voices in Advocacy – United We Speak Up on the Value of Meetings
Presenter: Roger Rickard
Date: July 8, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. CST
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We recognize that the economic downturn is due in part to the sensational media coverage and federal regulatory threats that created a paralyzing environment where companies across the country cancelled meetings, incentives and events. How do we adapt to compete? With a united voice! This webinar is a sneak peek of the educational session provided at the 2010 WEC in Vancouver. You will leave with the tools needed to communicate with a strong, united voice advocating the value of meetings.
Learner Outcomes:
- Understanding Industry Research on why Meetings Deliver
- Identify key topics of Face-to-Face that affect our industry
- Understand the seven methods for becoming a grassroots advocate
MPI Foundation's "Value of Meetings" Research Alliance with AIBTM
In MPI Foundation's continuing drive to provide innovative career-building thought leadership development, the MPI Foundation, along with a major investment from Reed Travel Exhibitions through AIBTM, is focused on studying and understanding the appreciable business value of meetings through key research finding. This will culminate at AIBTM 2011 in Baltimore, June 2011. 
