In this session, we tap into valuable marketing resources for corporate events. We walk through the event planning lifecycle to discover the essential tools needed to stay efficient and organized. Attendees learn the shortcuts corporate meeting planner pros use to consolidate tasks, improve the attendee experience, and conserve budgets. Thanks to NAMIC for the opportunity to present this program at its Communications and Marketing Workshop in St. Louis. To bring this program to your group as a workshop or a webinar, visit http://wiredpworks.com/speaker, call 630.942.9542 or email connect at corywestmedia.com. About Your Speaker Barbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a strategic marketing consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands and connects communities in 3d: digitally, directly and dynamically. A founder of Social Media Club Chicago, Barbara is a recognized social media industry thought leader and an in demand speaker/trainer. As publisher of WiredPRWorks.com, a top 50 PR blog, Rozgonyi’s work is often a catalyst for innovative and creative marketers. A member of MPI Chicago Area Chapter, Barbara serves on the MarComm committee. Nominated for MPI-CAC's 2013-14 "Tomorrow's Leader" Award, Barbara was honored as the chapter's most engaged member for June 2014. Barbara's speaking engagements include MPI CAC TechCon, MPI CAC EdCon, IMEX America 2014 and Association Forum's 2014 Holiday Showcase. An author, Barbara contributed the LinkedIn chapter to the best-seller Success Secrets of the Social Media Marketing Superstars. For more event planning resources, visit http://wiredPRworks.com.