ISES NJ South Events

Event-o-Nomics
Thursday, February 18, 2010

How has the economy affected you, your events and your business? What does 2010 hold for the special event industry? What can you do today to prepare for the future?

We have all been touched by the economy in some way. You will learn the importance of staying positive and focused on the future by learning from the leaders in the industry.

You’ll learn:

• How the economy affected the event industry in 2009

• What the experts expect for events in 2010

• What were the most and least effective marketing and sales strategies used

• Best ways to plan for success in 2010

Meeting Schedule

6pm-7pm
Registration
Networking
Refreshments

7pm-7:15pm
Announcements

7:15pm-8:00pm
Program

8:00pm-8:30pm
More Networking
Coffee

Pre-Register by February 15th

Members: $35
Non-Members: $45
Students: $20 *
*With valid ID*

Registration after February 15th

Members: $45
Non-Members: $55
Students: $30 *
*With valid ID*

To Register Online Go To:https://www.isesnjsouth.com/registration/

Speakers

Gary Musich was named vice president of convention development for the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority on September 1, 2005. Previously, he was regional vice president of sales and marketing for Harrah's Entertainment for all hotel sales.

Mr. Musich was recruited by Bally's Atlantic City in 1992 to develop its convention, tour and volume cash programs. He was promoted to assistant vice president of sales and marketing by Caesars Entertainment in 1998. During that time, Mr. Musich merged both the Atlantic City Hilton and Bally's Atlantic City sales departments into one unifying sales team to successfully promote growth.

Mr. Musich's extensive past experience also includes director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Chicago, IL, from 1986 until 1992.

In his current role as vice president of convention development, Mr. Musich leads the Authority's convention, meeting and trade show development program encompassing sales, marketing, advertising and convention services.

Megan Kline, CSEP helps event professionals achieve their greatest dreams through coaching and marketing consulting. She has been involved in the event industry since 2003 and is an award winning event planner. She loves helping business owners make money from their passions. She has taken proven marketing strategies and program and tailored them specifically to the unique needs of the event industry. She uses a powerful combination of personal coaching and marketing consulting to help you achieve your goals. She is currently publishing a complete marketing report on the event industry and her tips can be found at www.megankline.com.

Wyndham Philadelphia – Mt. Laurel, NJ

Just twenty minutes from Philadelphia, Wyndham Mount Laurel Philadephia hotel presents an incomparable address convenient to attractions and corporate offices in Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill, Moorestown and Center City Philadelphia.

Surrounded by the comforts of home, we invite you to lounge in beautifully-appointed guest rooms with touches like pillow-top mattresses and wireless high-speed Internet access. Discover enticing cuisine in our famous Wyndham Steak & Chop House restaurant and relax with a drink in our stylish Blue Room Lounge. To refresh and unwind, head to the fitness center and indoor heated pool.

Providing easy access to both New Jersey and Philadelphia, our greater Philadelphia hotel rooms are perfect for any travel, from working trips to New Jersey family vacations.

Visit numerous sites of interest including the Tweeter Center, Campbell's Field, NJ State Aquarium, Battleship NJ and The Children's Discovery Museum. We are also within a 30 minute drive to popular Philadelphia attractions such as The Philadelphia Museum of Art, Franklin Institute, Wachovia Center, Wachovia Spectrum and more!

For business or pleasure, the Wyndham Philadelphia - Mount Laurel hotel in New Jersey presents the perfect Philadelphia area lodging.Visit the website http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/PHLMT/main.wnt.

Wyndham Philadelphia – Mt. Laurel, NJ
1111 Route 73
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/PHLMT/main.wnt

DIRECTIONS

Directions from Philadelphia International Airport:
Take I-95 North to Betsy Ross Bridge. Cross bridge and follow signs for 73 South. Hotel is on left side approx. 8 miles.

From ACY - Atlantic City International Airport:
Take Atlantic City Expressway to Route 73 North. Follow Route 73 to Mount Laurel. Hotel on right.

Mark your calendar with these upcoming ISES New Jersey South events:

• Branding – What Your Image Says About You! on March 18th, 2010 at the Moorestown Community House.

• Our event on April 22nd, 2010 will be great. Come to the Hyatt in Princeton, NJ and find out why!

• May 20th, 2010 will be a panel discuss called Vendors to Vows in Atlantic City, NJ. Not a wedding planner? No problem - the workings of a corporate function or non-profit gala encompass a lot of the same details!

• Our final event for the season - a Member Appreciation event - will be held on Thursday, June 17th, 2010. We're looking forward to wishing a great summer to all of our members!