MAKE IT HAPPEN, LLC Launches The Meetings Academy to promote education and become a leading education and training center for the global meetings industry. May 2004

Knowledge is Power
Meetings Focus Online Exclusive, November 2004

Linda Mansouria one of 33 New Recipients of Certification in Meeting Management (CMM), February 2004

Articles (Online)

MPI’s Website – Supplier Spotlight - http://www.mpiweb.org/village/home/sup_spotlight05.asp

MEETINGS WEST –
June 2002 – Spotlight – “Mansouria Ready for NCCMPI Helm – New Leader of NorCal chapter sets sights south of the boarder.”
By Tyler Davidson

SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS –
September 2003 – Cover Story – “The State of Independence” Robert Carey
http: www.successfulmeetings.com

SMART MEETINGS –
November 2004 Issue – “HR Skills: One Planner’s Tale”
By Andrew Pridgen
www.smartmtgs.com [part way down the page]

MEETINGS FOCUS –
“Meetings Academy Sets First Planner Education Course”

Speaking Engagements

February 1 and 2, 2006 – San Jose Convention Center – RCMA’s National Convention
Presentation: “Tools to Create a Memorable Special Event”

September 20, 2005 – The Disneyland Hotel
Presentation: “How to Start-Up an Independent Meeting Management Firm”

June 10, 2005 – The Embassy Suites – South Lake Tahoe
Presentation: “Tips for Successful Negotiations and Contracting”

June 2, 2005 – The Regency Center – Spotlight! – San Francisco Bay Area 2005
Presentation: “Tools to Create a Memorable Special Event”

August 24, 2004 – The Stanford Court, A Renaissance Hotel, San Francisco
Presentation: “Independent Planners: How to Work with a Varied Client Base”

May 6, 2004 – The San Diego Chapter – Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International – San Diego Omni Hotel
Presentation: “Hot Coffee and Hot Topics” – Panel Facilitator

Articles (Print)

December 2004
Meetings West – “Romancing the Independent”
by Ruth Hill

July 2004
The Meeting Professional – “If you Ask Me”
Question: “What offsite activities are most appealing to meeting and convention attendees?"

June 2004
Smart Meetings – “Cut Costs, not Corners”
by Avital Binshtock

September 2003
The Meeting Professional – “If you ask Me”
Question: “What security measures and contingency plans are you implementing in your business and/or meeting planning practices due to global security issues such as the continued threat of terrorism?”

June 2003
Meetings West – “Planner’s Perspective” article on Santa Cruz

November 2002
Meetings West – “Planner’s Perspective on Napa”

October 2002
Meetings West – “Minority Report – Tapping underserved markets is a must”
by Ruth Hill

September 9, 2002
Silicon Valley Business Journal – “Price breaks help ease pain in corporate events industry”
by Michelle Hofmann

January 25, 2002
Hawaii Business Journal – “Survey: Planners Rank Hawaii High for Meetings”
by Debbie Sokei

November 4, 2001
San Francisco Chronicle – “Hospitality industry goes extra mile to revive business.”
By Jenny Strasburg