SGMP_NATCAP_Oct2006

SGMP Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsHappy Government New Year!October, 2006 : 

SGMP Society of Government Meeting ProfessionalsHappy Government New Year!October, 2006 NAT CAP Chapter October 18, 2006 Sandi Lynn, CMP Sandi Lynn & Associates, Inc. Meeting Consultants Chicago, IL 708 503-9775 SLynnCMP@aol.com

Every meeting is a learning opportunity... : 

Every meeting is a learning opportunity... Let’s expand our awareness on these 21st Century practices: Strategic Sourcing – Measured Economic Impact – Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) –

Employing 21st Century Practices… : 

Employing 21st Century Practices… Recognizing The Viable, Vital Government Market… Exploring How We Can Make an Impact!

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The Now Recognized Major Market: Government Doing business in America today means working with corporations, associations AND government—each marked by a distinctive style.

Government at all Levels The SCOPE: : 

Government at all Levels The SCOPE: Over 83,000 units Federal 50 states Host of city, county, municipalities Agencies, commissions, boards Over 20 million government employees

Top 10 Areas of Federal Government Expenditure Estimated Expenditure 2004 ($) Billions : 

Top 10 Areas of Federal Government Expenditure Estimated Expenditure 2004 ($) Billions Social security 496 National defense 453 Income security 339 Medicare 279 Health 243 Net Interest 156 Education, training, employment, and social services 87 Transportation 68 Veterans’ benefits and services 60 Administration of justice 41 Source: US Office of Management and Budget

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Strategic Sourcing… Exploring the Government’s Buying Power

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Speak Out ! And be counted… See what one chapter is doing to measure economic impact…Information from the Atlanta Chapter of SGMP

Impact Survey : 

Impact Survey Date of Meeting? Total number of attendees? Number of Hotels Used? SGMP members? Number of sleeping rooms? Sleeping room rate? Food & Beverage? Total F&B expenditure Meeting room rental assessed? Total MMR expenditure Audiovisual costs incurred? Total AV expenditure How often is the event held? One time Bi-monthly Monthly Quarterly Annual Other_________ Did you use a CVB Yes No

A Pilot Project in SGMP Atlanta Atlanta Chapter 2005 Impact Data : 

A Pilot Project in SGMP Atlanta Atlanta Chapter 2005 Impact Data 59 meetings held Meetings held in AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, SC, TX & WA 42 meetings (71%) held at SGMP member properties Value of those meetings: $5.1 million Value of meetings held in Atlanta: $3.1 million Information from 20 planners (17% of planner membership [116 total] 11 meetings (19%) used CVB’s

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APEX – In Our Government World APEX Meeting Planning Tool Box – The applied use and culmination of 5 years of research and development Source: Convention Industry Council www.conventionindustry.org

APEX - Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) “Creating a New, Efficient Future” An Initiative of the Convention Industry Council (CIC) : 

APEX - Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) “Creating a New, Efficient Future” An Initiative of the Convention Industry Council (CIC)

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APEX Meeting & Event Toolbox by Office Ready is jointly developed by the Convention Industry Council and KMT Software, Inc.

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Sample Glossary Usage… Search for a Term Search For Words in Terms & Definitions Results For: government meeting Government Meeting An event at which attendees are civil servants, elected officials or service providers to governmental entities.

APEX Toolbox : 

APEX Toolbox Preview of template Multi-level categories of templates organized by function Select Templates you wish to view – Word, XL or PPT Messaging from APEX, partner Link back to APEX site

RESOURCES : 

RESOURCES Strategic Sourcing... OMB Announcement: http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0505/052505k1.htm Shopping together: http://www.govexec.com/features/0206-01/0206-01na2.htm Accepted Practices http://www.conventionindustry.org/apex/apex.htm Measured Economic Impact The Atlanta Model: www.signup4net/Public/ap/aspx?EID=BUY10E Sandi Lynn, CMP Meeting Consultant Chicago, Illinois 708 503-9775 SLynnCMP@aol.com