What makes Edmonton All In? It might be because of our world-class venues, beautiful hotels, or the ease in which delegates can reach us from within Canada, across the USA and from Europe. Maybe it’s because, in all four seasons, planners know they can find crowds of happy and hardworking Edmontonians enjoying world-renowned festivals, […]
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With our annual CanSPEP Conference fast approaching (July 26-28, 2018), fellow CanSPEP member and long-time volunteer Heidi Wilker has a plan to motivate others to join the volunteer ranks with an exciting professional development opportunity, and a chance to go to the CanSPEP conference…for free! Heidi is well aware of the benefits of volunteering – […]
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Most people groan at the mere mention of rental car insurance. Maybe you believe you’re shielded by your auto insurance policy. Or perhaps you simply close your eyes, cross your fingers, and hope nothing bad will happen while the car is in your care. Whatever the case, it’s likely that you haven’t taken a close […]
Read more...Name & Company: Marie-Claude Bureau, CMP /Maestro Event and Conference Management Inc. Number of years in business: 15 years experience (11 years as an independent planner, 4 years with my own company) Born & raised: Ottawa/Gatineau What do you specialize in? I do it all but specialize in registration, exhibition & sponsorship with fully bilingual […]
Read more...Name & Company: Charlotte Awani Vuyo’s Panache Event Planning Number of years in business: 1 year Born & raised: Zimbabwe What do you specialize in? Non Profit organization event planning – we identify and match our clients to prospective donors and partners. What do you love most about your job? I love to create memories […]
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At the end of CanSPEP Business Summit in February the board held their mid-year check-in at the Four Points Sheraton in Kingston. Following up on our very productive retreat in August, this was a check in to update the entire board on the status of initiatives, new ideas, etc. We encourage all members to keep […]
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Perhaps you have been hearing the buzz about Human Trafficking lately and how it is becoming a hot topic in the event industry or maybe this is the first you are hearing about it (and you aren’t alone). Either way, you might be wondering what this has to do with the meetings YOU are planning […]
Read more...By Patricia Pearson, CMP CanSPEP President Dear CanSPEP Members, wishing you all a Happy Spring! As we no longer send out our e-newsletter monthly anymore, my communication with you has been minimal. I want to take this opportunity to give you a mid-year check-in on how your board has been working really hard over the […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2018 Contact: Patricia Pearson, CMP CanSPEP President patricia@canplaninc.ca T: (613) 797-7766 CANADIAN SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL EVENT PLANNERS TO PARTICIPATE IN GLOBAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY DAY [Toronto] – Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners (CanSPEP) will host an event with their colleagues from the Professional Convention Management Association – Canada East, as […]
Read more... CanSPEP (the Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners) has recently released a request for proposal (RFP) for association management services. CanSPEP (Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners) is a vibrant and growing society of entrepreneurial event planners from across Canada. We are a powerful group of entrepreneurs, many of whom are recognized industry leaders. Formed […]
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