Entries by Missy Johnson

Meetings and Events are Worth Billions to the U.S. Economy

Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan Recently, the Meetings Mean Business Coalition, in conjunction with the Events Industry Council, released updated research on the economic impact of the meetings and events industry on the U.S. economy. The findings of the Economic Significance Study (ESS), conducted […]

Case Study: Logistical Planning Success with North American Primary Care Research Group

Association meetings often come with unique challenges. You must meet increasing member demands while keeping usually tight budgets in line. This case study highlights how MJMeetings exceeds expectations for associations. Case Study: Logistical Planning Success with North American Primary Care Research Group Challenge/Opportunity The North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) is a membership multidisciplinary […]

Disruption and Data: A Time Like We’ve Never Seen Before in the Meetings Industry

Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan I recently attended an educational event held by the Kansas City chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPIKC). The featured speaker was Michael Dominguez, Chief Sales Officer for MGM Resorts International, whose experience goes well beyond hotel sales […]

Case Study: Corporate Meeting Success with Petco Animal Supply Stores, Inc.

Corporate meetings exist to drive results and deliver employee outcomes. The planning timelines can be short but delivering impact is paramount. Partnering with an experienced meeting and event planner can make all the difference.  Challenge/Opportunity Petco’s Event, Meeting and Travel Management Department was in desperate need of some help. The Senior Manager of the department approached […]

There’s No Better Time to Say THANK YOU

With the holidays upon us and as I wrap-up my fourth year in business, there’s no better time to say “Thank You” to my clients and business partners. I’m so very fortunate to have both wonderful clients and partners in business and I truly appreciate your business, loyalty and friendship. THANK YOU, Clients (you know […]

Why I’m Proud to Be a Woman-Owned Business

Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan I recently saw a headline that read “Growth of Women Owned Businesses Boom.” The headline caught my attention, so I clicked to read more. The article was in the online daily newsletter I receive from BizWomen, which […]

This Was the Hardest Event I’ve Ever Had to Plan

Post written by Missy Johnson, Principal, MJMeetings, LLC | Meetings Consultant | Gourmet Food & Wine Enthusiast | Sports Fan I recently planned a surprise birthday party for my husband, Mic Johnson, and it was the hardest event I’ve ever had to plan. You may be wondering…“With over 20 years of experience planning meetings, events, conferences, seminars, […]