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Jill Stone

Your Meeting Matchmaker Fairy Godmother

  • Now Hiring Taxi Pilots

    Scheduling a flight to get to a meeting may take on a whole new meaning – enter flying taxis! Flying taxis represent an up and coming mode of transportation that is rapidly gaining attention. These small aircrafts are electric-powered, have vertical takeoff and landing abilities and are designed to carry passengers across congested urban areas.[...]

  • Post-event duties

    Post-Event Duties

    After a conference, the attendees pack their bags and go home – excited and inspired! Meeting managers take a few minutes to high-five their team and then, well, they have a lot more work to do. Here is your After-Event-Wrap-Up List. Feedback: Collecting feedback from attendees helps the team determine what worked, didn’t work, needs[...]

  • AI

    AI for Meeting Planners

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be popping up everywhere and in every industry, and event planning is no exception. Here are some ways that planners can use AI to streamline their processes and enhance their events and provide attendees with an ideal experience. Personalized Recommendations Meeting planners can use AI to analyze attendee data to[...]

  • Movie Night

    Movie Night!

    Planners have a backstage pass to their events. Backstage is a whirlwind where fires are put out, immediate challenges are addressed and well, the stories we have to tell. From the front of the house the event looks great, the behind the scenes are usually not revealed to the audience. For those who do not[...]

  • Experiential Dining

    Experiential Dining is on Trend

    Been there, done that – that’s a valid thought. Many have experienced table side knife-wielding, shrimp juggling, stir fry. Also, places like Rainforest Café for a bit of thunder, lightning and ape escapes. These experiences still exist, but their novelty may have worn off a bit. It’s now time for some updated experiential dining trends.[...]

  • Running for That Plane

    Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” saved the universe in Season 4 of Stranger Things. For some of us, no matter the season, we seem to always be running for that plane. Here are some that items that can help any procrastinator still make it to the gate on time: Tile: This tiny device is[...]

I Save You Time

I send out RFPs on your behalf, gather all the information, present it to you in an easy to read format.

This frees up your time to focus on the details of your meeting.

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I Save You Money

HelmsBriscoe is the largest site selection firm in the world.

Putting our negotiating power to work for you means saving money and big pats on the back from your bosses.

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I Save You Headaches

Selecting the perfect location can be a pain!

I review contracts and negotiate with the site to ensure both your company and attendees have a great experience.

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I Save You Heartaches

Attrition costs, contract issues, out-of-the-blue craziness?

Not anymore, call me when the heartaches arise. Together, I am sure that we will get you back on the mend.

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Jill Keeps Me Sane

Jill really does keep me sane We can be looking at 15 different properties at any given time, Jill keeps it all organized, reminds me of the pros and cons of each property and is truly concerned about finding the best possible location for each meeting.

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