 About
Us
Meeting Horizons
specializes in personalized meeting management and training for corporate and
non-profit clients. We work with
clients in many industries, with a special focus on technology companies.
Experienced
Staff
Our staff have been in
the business for a long time, and we bring that wealth of experience to bear
on every project. We know how to
avoid common pitfalls, how to negotiate the best rates, and how to make your
meeting a success.
Quality
and Integrity
We pride ourselves on
our impeccable professionalism and high ethical standards. We put our
client’s interests first.
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We accept
compensation on a fee-for-services basis only—we do not accept commissions.
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We fully
disclose any financial ties or pre-existing working relationships that are
pertinent to a new client.
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A highly
qualified principal account director supervises every event.
Proven
Track Record
We measure the success
of a meeting in terms of quality, costs, and improved productivity.
Our services add value, and we can demonstrate how our client’s
success is directly attributable to our expertise. We are happy to address
cost recovery concerns clients may have about outsourcing their meetings
functions.
Benchmarking
Consultation
We firmly believe in
the power of shared information. We are invested in our clients’ success,
and we are happy to provide training and benchmarking consultation to support
your existing policies, procedures, and staff.
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 About
the Founder
Elizabeth Zielinski,
CMM, CMP is the President and owner of Meeting Horizons. She is a seasoned
meeting professional with over 17 years of meeting planning and fiscal
management experience. She has
managed meetings for clients around the world, including Cnet.com, The Nasdaq
Stock Market, and APCO Worldwide.
Prior to founding
Meeting Horizons, Ms. Zielinski held both corporate and non-profit positions
in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area where she was responsible for the
management and execution of various sales meetings, board meetings, annual conferences,
and educational seminars. She is a sought-after speaker at educational
programs for industry organizations across the country.
Professional
Credentials
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Certification
in Meeting Management, 1998—member of inaugural North American Class.
This distinction is held by less than
200 professionals worldwide.
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Certified
Meeting Professional, 1994
Industry
Honors
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International
Board of Directors, Meeting Professionals International (MPI)—served on the board
from 1997-2001. Also held additional leadership positions at
both the local and international levels, including President of the Potomac
Chapter.
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Planner
of the Year, MPI Potomac Chapter, 1995
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Greater
Washington Society of Association Executives—honored with the Rising
Star Award in 1994. Held various leadership positions in the
organization.
Publications
Wrote and published
numerous articles, including:
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To
Tell or Not to Tell: Fee Disclosures Spark Debate; Executive
Update magazine, August 1997.
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Hotel
Consolidations: Who Owns This Place?; Executive
Update magazine, April 1998.
Program
Development
Developed and delivered
numerous educational programs, including:
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Building
Successful Planner/Supplier Partnerships
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The Ins of
Outsourcing
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Point/Counterpoint:
Planner and Supplier Negotiations
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Beyond Basic Legal Issues:
The Law Isn't Just for Contracts Anymore
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