SMERF Meetings
Don’t Disregard SMERF MeetingsOctober 10, 2018
Experts Weigh-in on How to be a Success With This Under-the-Radar Segment
By Keith Loria
It’s no secret in the industry that SMERF meeting planners are sometimes considered to be the red-headed stepchild of the meeting biz.
Full StoryThe SMERF Meeting ChallengeSeptember 1, 2017
Planners Learn the Art of Doing More With Less
By Mark Rowh
With a close eye on costs and a willingness to undertake creative approaches, planners for SMERF organizations have become adept at tackling a common set of needs.
Full StorySMERF Meetings UpdateAugust 1, 2015
Planners Seek ‘Instagram-worthy’ Experiences With a Close Eye on Budgets
By Maura Keller
Fiscally focused planners are challenged with finding innovative ways to draw attendees back year after year.
Full StoryReligious MeetingsOctober 1, 2014
Attract Loyal Delegates With Affordable, Family-friendly Destinations
By John Buchanan
Planners take a down-to-earth approach to managing faith-based conferences and events.
Full StoryHow SMERF Planners Take on the Site Selection ChallengeAugust 1, 2014
By Patrick Simms
When it comes to site selection, SMERF planners face a balancing act in designing an event that is both attractive and affordable to members.
Full StorySMERF MeetingsAugust 1, 2013
Hooked on Being the Big Fish in a Small Pond
By Derek Reveron
Social, military, education, religious and fraternal (SMERF) meetings are all but unstoppable these days.
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