Location: The Edison
470 Suwannee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

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 Contracts: Negotiations and Hidden Gotchas!

Speakers: Becky Buice, CMP, Nancy D. Stephens and Associates, Cindy Molnar, CMP, FAIA, and Sherri Harris, Hyatt Regency Orlando

Before any planner can focus on the fun elements of bringing attendees together, there’s one not-so-enjoyable item that looms overhead: signing the hotel contract. Not only is finding a venue the biggest decision a planner will make, but it is also usually the biggest line item expense in the event budget. To strengthen your negotiating skills and to make the contract negotiation process less daunting, attend this panel discussion on negotiating contracts and identifying the hidden surprises with Sherri Harris, Senior Sales Manager at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Cindy Molnar, CMP and director of meetings with FAIA and Becky Buice, CMP with Nancy D. Stephens and Associates. 

Key Take-Aways:

• What items in a contract are negotiable
• What to look out for that may be hidden in the fine print
• Simple questions to ask when negotiating

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The FSAE Meeting Planner Roundtable is open to FSAE Executive Members and Meeting Planners only. Online registration is open until one day prior to the luncheon. On-site registrations are based on availability and are on a first-come basis. The luncheon will begin promptly at 11:30 am and end at 1:00 pm. There is no charge for this event, although a donation to the FSAE Foundation is encouraged.

Cancellations should be directed to the FSAE office by calling (850) 702-0942. Individuals who fail to cancel reservations prior to noon on the Tuesday before the Roundtable will be billed $25. No shows will be billed $25.

The 2015-16 Meeting Planner Roundtable Coordinator is Christy Gandy, FL Ports Council 
The Mission of the FSAE Meeting Planners Roundtable is to provide education and information to any FSAE member on topics related to Meeting Planning.

If you would like to suggest a topic or recommend a speaker, please contact your Roundtable Coordinator.