MTGS_FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE EXTRA_ Penton Media October 14, 2009 Volume 5, Number 10 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/meetingsnet/v/682 LATEST NEWS --Motivation Show Report: Smaller Crowd, Still Lively By Alison Hall (mailto:ahall@meetingsnet.com) Financial and insurance conference planners attending the 2009 Motivation Show, held September 29 to October 1 in Chicago, noted the reduction in both exhibitors and buyers. But there was still business to do, including building and maintaining relationships. We've got some reports from the show floor -- and news on big changes for next year's show. (http://meetingsnet.com/financialinsurancemeetings/news/1009-crowd-takes-care-business/) ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Meetings Collaborative is a community for meeting planners to review hotels and service providers, discuss issues, and share best practices. Read the latest http://meetingscollaborative.com/hotel-listings-a-reviews reviews and post your own. ---------------------------------------- --How To Make Your Case for Attending FICP's Annual Meeting By Regina Baraban (mailto:rbaraban@comcast.net) You know that your cost to attend the Financial & Insurance Conference Planners 2009 Annual Conference next month will be more than paid back in educational takeaways and networking opportunities with peers and suppliers. But how to convince your higher-ups to cut the registration check? FICP has some downloadable documents to help you make your case. Get the details. (http://meetingsnet.com/financialinsurancemeetings/news/FICP-meeting-planners-Toronto-1012) --FICP Planners and Suppliers Network at Recent Regionals The Canadian Region of Financial & Insurance Conference Planners drew a record 109 attendees to its annual meeting in August. Held at Sheraton on the Falls in Niagara Falls, Ont., the meeting (http://meetingsnet.com/financialinsurancemeetings/news/FICP-meeting-planners-canada-education-1013/) featured professional speakers, local tours, and a host of breakout sessions. Last month, the formerly separate Great Lakes and Midwest FICP regions combined to form the FICP Midwest Region, meeting (http://meetingsnet.com/financialinsurancemeetings/news/financial-insurance-meeting-planners-midwest-FICP-meeting-1013) at the Chicago Marriott Downtown for two days of education. Hot topics included staying "up" in a down economy, and incorporating community service not just into meetings, but into corporate culture. Learn more about how to get involved in regional gatherings. 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