Keep America Meeting
Target:
People affected by the cancellation of meetings
Sponsored by:
Corporate meetings enhance employee and partner performance, fuel company growth and profitability, support the needs of local communities and aid the American economy as a whole.
It is up to the meeting professionals and the industries that support and enhance this critical business to make sure that fair and balanced information reaches the ears of our legislators, the public at large, and the media.
By electronically signing this petition you will lend your support and help send a message to our legislators nationwide that we need them to take the proactive step of publicly supporting the meetings & events industry in order to hasten the US recovery.
This electronic petition will be delivered by Keep America Meeting to the White House, to every member of Congress, and to the leadership of businesses in the Fortune 200.
Corporate meetings enhance employee and partner performance, fuel company growth and profitability, support the needs of local communities and aid the American economy as a whole.
It is up to the meeting professionals and the industries that support and enhance this critical business to make sure that fair and balanced information reaches the ears of our legislators, the public at large, and the media.
By electronically signing this petition you will lend your support and help send a message to our legislators nationwide that we need them to take the proactive step of publicly supporting the meetings & events industry in order to hasten the US recovery.
This electronic petition will be delivered by Keep America Meeting to the White House, to every member of Congress, and to the leadership of businesses in the Fortune 200.
We the undersigned believe meetings build businesses and are an important part of our nation's recovery.
Meetings that are well executed and designed to meet specific company goals greatly contribute to company profits.
When you sign, your name and state will be added to the list to show your support.
Thank you for your support!
We signed the "Keep America Meeting" petition!
# 21,601:
10:24 pm PST, Feb 6,
Paul Ortiz, Nevada
I am located in Las Vegas, NV. and it is no secret that our cities economy has shown a substantial loss of meetings and conferences. We are trying to engage corporations to host their meeting in our city. I own my company and I have suffered a huge financial loss due to the withdraw of meetings from our city. I am financially strapped and in jeopardy of losing my home. I feel President Obama's comments towards Las Vegas are yet another slap in the face of our economy.
I am located in Las Vegas, NV. and it is no secret that our cities economy has shown a substantial loss of meetings and conferences. We are trying to engage corporations to host their meeting in our city. I own my company and I have suffered a huge financial loss due to the withdraw of meetings from our city. I am financially strapped and in jeopardy of losing my home. I feel President Obama's comments towards Las Vegas are yet another slap in the face of our economy.
# 21,600:
11:42 am PST, Feb 4,
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# 21,599:
11:59 am PST, Feb 3,
Annette Tiernan-Brown, Delaware
I am in the marketing field. I hope to apply that to the hospitality/meeting/event industry. From these perspectives, I see tremendous value in face-to-face interaction in pleasant surroundings, with a positive, even excellent service experience as a platform for that interaction… for businesses internally (retreats), industries (trade events), businesses externally (workshops, customer appreciation events, seminars, etc.) These events and meetings not only preserve/create jobs for those in the hospitality/event marketing industry, but both solidify existing relationships and create new business for those holding and/or attending these meetings. Our governments need to hold meetings as well, but I believe they need to find ways to show restraint in expenditures and the level of grandeur and consumption in order to save taxpayer dollars, while still enabling the assembly of lawmakers and other officials, accomplishing and their goals and benefitting businesses with government funds. Savvy hospitality groups should be able to put together packages that can satisfy the needs of these groups, while not leaving the public with the impression that taxpayer dollars have been mishandled
I am in the marketing field. I hope to apply that to the hospitality/meeting/event industry. From these perspectives, I see tremendous value in face-to-face interaction in pleasant surroundings, with a positive, even excellent service experience as a platform for that interaction… for businesses internally (retreats), industries (trade events), businesses externally (workshops, customer appreciation events, seminars, etc.) These events and meetings not only preserve/create jobs for those in the hospitality/event marketing industry, but both solidify existing relationships and create new business for those holding and/or attending these meetings. Our governments need to hold meetings as well, but I believe they need to find ways to show restraint in expenditures and the level of grandeur and consumption in order to save taxpayer dollars, while still enabling the assembly of lawmakers and other officials, accomplishing and their goals and benefitting businesses with government funds. Savvy hospitality groups should be able to put together packages that can satisfy the needs of these groups, while not leaving the public with the impression that taxpayer dollars have been mishandled
# 21,598:
6:48 am PST, Feb 3,
Martin Jakubczak, Pennsylvania
I am a hotelier and I value the economic impact that meetings bring to my hotel and surrounding businesses. Meetings keep our employees working!
I am a hotelier and I value the economic impact that meetings bring to my hotel and surrounding businesses. Meetings keep our employees working!
# 21,597:
7:36 am PST, Jan 27,
Ellie Norris, Georgia
# 21,596:
7:02 pm PST, Jan 26,
Sarah Chase, Ohio
# 21,595:
8:09 am PST, Jan 23,
Candace Banning, Arizona
# 21,594:
3:10 pm PST, Jan 22,
Chance Carpenter, Arizona
I'm a production management consultant specializing in AV and video production, conference archiving and media production. Like so many others, our business revolves around the meetings industry. Top it off with the fact that we're in Phoenix, a major meetings destination. The financial impact of the downturn in this and related industries on our local and state economy has become infamous. It's time to move on and start meeting again!
I'm a production management consultant specializing in AV and video production, conference archiving and media production. Like so many others, our business revolves around the meetings industry. Top it off with the fact that we're in Phoenix, a major meetings destination. The financial impact of the downturn in this and related industries on our local and state economy has become infamous. It's time to move on and start meeting again!
# 21,593:
7:13 am PST, Jan 19,
Annette Diaz, Pennsylvania
# 21,592:
9:24 am PST, Jan 18,
Angela Galloway, CMP, Colorado
Meetings are important to me because I have been a meeting professional for over 17 years and would like to continue in my chosen profession for many more years.
Meetings are important to me because I have been a meeting professional for over 17 years and would like to continue in my chosen profession for many more years.
# 21,591:
9:01 am PST, Jan 18,
Name not displayed, New York
Hospitality is my life, it is my passion. I enjoy every aspect of it and meetings are a big slice of the industry. For someone to be able to meet with thier peers, learn about new trends is key for developing new ideas, your own person, develop new products, and plethora of etcs. Not supporting this sector is not only distroying the Hospitality business but keeping our employment high. Other countries depend on meetings and tourism and we're killing these destinations slowly. We need to keep America meeting within our borders and outside in order to come out of what seems like a bottomless pit.
Hospitality is my life, it is my passion. I enjoy every aspect of it and meetings are a big slice of the industry. For someone to be able to meet with thier peers, learn about new trends is key for developing new ideas, your own person, develop new products, and plethora of etcs. Not supporting this sector is not only distroying the Hospitality business but keeping our employment high. Other countries depend on meetings and tourism and we're killing these destinations slowly. We need to keep America meeting within our borders and outside in order to come out of what seems like a bottomless pit.
# 21,590:
8:59 am PST, Jan 18,
Martha "Marty" Lostrom, CMP, Maryland
An Conference Manager for an Association Management company trying to keep these valued association meeting face to face...and extending this value not only to them, but the rest of the country.
An Conference Manager for an Association Management company trying to keep these valued association meeting face to face...and extending this value not only to them, but the rest of the country.
# 21,589:
7:58 am PST, Jan 18,
Lisa E. Ramirez, Pennsylvania
# 21,588:
5:36 pm PST, Jan 17,
Monica Bell, CMP, Illinois
# 21,587:
10:02 pm PST, Jan 14,
Leslie Lower, California
# 21,586:
10:15 am PST, Jan 14,
Mark McShane, Colorado
Business Development: continuing education, economic stimulus for travel, hotel, convention industries and local economies
Business Development: continuing education, economic stimulus for travel, hotel, convention industries and local economies
# 21,585:
7:06 am PST, Jan 14,
Andrew Halsey, Florida
# 21,584:
5:47 am PST, Jan 14,
Michelle Hergenrother, Virginia
# 21,583:
9:26 pm PST, Jan 13,
Elizabeth Newton, CMP, Virginia
# 21,582:
3:15 pm PST, Jan 13,
Karen Brown, CTC, CMP, Illinois
Why are meetings important to you?
Why are meetings important to you?
# 21,581:
2:54 pm PST, Jan 13,
Dena Rose, Pennsylvania
As a CMP and an association meeting planner, it keeps me employed
As a CMP and an association meeting planner, it keeps me employed
# 21,580:
2:29 pm PST, Jan 13,
KD O'Neal, Texas
meetings and conferences: 1) expose our university campus to the public (important for enrollment which means a more educated USA) 2) bring visitors to the school and city which means $ circulating in the local economy 3) allows for an exchange of ideas - face to face which a connection btwn people
meetings and conferences: 1) expose our university campus to the public (important for enrollment which means a more educated USA) 2) bring visitors to the school and city which means $ circulating in the local economy 3) allows for an exchange of ideas - face to face which a connection btwn people
# 21,579:
11:32 am PST, Jan 13,
Shannon Simpson, CMP, Florida
30 years in the hotel/hospitality industry (VP Sales & Marketing) ..which provided immeasurable personal and professional growth for me, my staff and my clients around the globe. We need to keep this opportunity available to all interested in meetings ... as well as the bottom line revenue it provides to every sector of our economy ... domestically and internationally!!
30 years in the hotel/hospitality industry (VP Sales & Marketing) ..which provided immeasurable personal and professional growth for me, my staff and my clients around the globe. We need to keep this opportunity available to all interested in meetings ... as well as the bottom line revenue it provides to every sector of our economy ... domestically and internationally!!
# 21,578:
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11:00 am PST, Jan 13,
Deanne Figueras, California
The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, Inc. (SFEPD) and Harvard Business Publishing’s Leadership blog “Leadership Matters,” by John Baldoni, noted “Tough times are a great time to renew trust. When customers and employees see the leadership team standing front and center and delivering the message, it demonstrates that management cares about them and considers them essential to weathering the storm. Canceling such meetings, except when there are no other alternatives, sends the message that employees and even vendors and customers are expendable.” Unfortunately if you don’t meet in person, it is easy to be forgotten or worse—replaced by those who do see eachother on a regular basis—potentially your competitors. Large meetings and conferences are more cost effective than individual customer visits for two reasons: 1) Travel expenses to see 100's of people at one location, vs 100 trips via plane or car to a customers location, 2) Mindset of the customer is open to hearing what you have to say, simply because they elected to come to the conference, vs you intruding on their day-to-day business where they could be interupted by business at hand. We are still human beings and as such we need and crave human contact. Internet meetings, social networking and teleconferences serve their purpose; however, the success of teambuilding events are proof there is no replacement for human contact via a handshake, a glance, a hug, or a hand on your shoulder that says, "it's okay." Imagine this world without live sports ... could we replace the Super Bowl with a Virtual Bowl? I think NOT. Why then replace Live Events? |
# 21,577:
1:01 pm PST, Jan 8,
Cynthia Damewood, West Virginia
# 21,576:
12:58 pm PST, Jan 8,
Name not displayed, West Virginia
# 21,575:
8:23 am PST, Jan 6,
Megan Damewood, Virginia
# 21,574:
12:11 pm PST, Jan 5,
Denise M. Glover, Maryland
# 21,573:
11:55 am PST, Jan 5,
Lynn Kletzkin, Maryland
Count me in and let me know how I can work with the campaign! Technology can never replace the information gathered from listening to the nuances and subtleties of people meeting face to face.
Count me in and let me know how I can work with the campaign! Technology can never replace the information gathered from listening to the nuances and subtleties of people meeting face to face.
# 21,572:
4:03 am PST, Jan 3,
Nnena Nchege, Georgia
# 21,571:
2:38 am PST, Dec 24,
NASER ALSUWAYAN, Kuwait
# 21,570:
12:45 am PST, Dec 16,
Anthony Brown, California
I have develop a resource for american to use for their housing expense, which surpass most of the housing programs that are offered today. so I'm hoping that the information is pass on. www.americanhomesmembership.com 877-499-5646
I have develop a resource for american to use for their housing expense, which surpass most of the housing programs that are offered today. so I'm hoping that the information is pass on. www.americanhomesmembership.com 877-499-5646
# 21,569:
1:19 pm PST, Dec 15,
Karen Drennon, California
Need to set up a corporate meeting? Group Travel? Incentive program? Email me!
Need to set up a corporate meeting? Group Travel? Incentive program? Email me!
# 21,568:
9:48 pm PST, Dec 14,
Ak Sharma, California
Business Consulting
Business Consulting
# 21,567:
8:56 am PST, Dec 8,
Alicia Connolly, Kentucky
No matter how many different ways there are to communicate your message, the one with the most energy is to meet face to face. Meetings generate energy and excitement around a product, company or idea and turn that into success for all those connected with it.
No matter how many different ways there are to communicate your message, the one with the most energy is to meet face to face. Meetings generate energy and excitement around a product, company or idea and turn that into success for all those connected with it.
# 21,566:
2:17 pm PST, Dec 4,
Amanda Eriksen, Oregon
# 21,565:
10:35 am PST, Dec 4,
Michael Anderson, Washington D.C.
Please help keep US travel/hospitality industry workers employeed by promoting travel.
Please help keep US travel/hospitality industry workers employeed by promoting travel.
# 21,564:
1:38 pm PST, Dec 3,
Jenny Alexander, Colorado
This is my livlihood!! I love my career and the people in the industry I am in. If we lose this part of the Global structure and it becomes non existent, it will not be long before all business feels the loss. We are all connected people!!! Keep America Meeting.
This is my livlihood!! I love my career and the people in the industry I am in. If we lose this part of the Global structure and it becomes non existent, it will not be long before all business feels the loss. We are all connected people!!! Keep America Meeting.
# 21,563:
4:59 pm PST, Dec 2,
Keri Shaffer, CMP, California
# 21,562:
4:50 pm PST, Dec 1,
Name not displayed, Nevada
The quickest way to get the economy and people back to working, is to keep the meetings industy force employed. Business meeting expenses should be fully deductible at 100% during this time.
The quickest way to get the economy and people back to working, is to keep the meetings industy force employed. Business meeting expenses should be fully deductible at 100% during this time.
# 21,561:
2:22 pm PST, Dec 1,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 21,560:
1:11 am PST, Nov 27,
Constantinos Doucas, Greece
Meetings, events and incentive trips are elements of key importance to corporate strategies, productivity and overall growth. Keep America meeting!
Meetings, events and incentive trips are elements of key importance to corporate strategies, productivity and overall growth. Keep America meeting!
# 21,559:
8:19 am PST, Nov 25,
Stephanie Sinn, Missouri
Meeting's are important to me because as a meeting planner for a non-profit association this is when we are able to get all of our members together for great training opportunities and networking. They can not be replaced by anything else.
Meeting's are important to me because as a meeting planner for a non-profit association this is when we are able to get all of our members together for great training opportunities and networking. They can not be replaced by anything else.
# 21,558:
7:09 am PST, Nov 24,
Robin Cornelison, Washington D.C.
# 21,557:
12:34 pm PST, Nov 22,
Silvia Melo, Portugal
# 21,556:
10:24 am PST, Nov 20,
Sheila Mundey, Ohio
With the continued state of the national economy, now, more than ever, it is important to recognize true performers in companies across the country. Employees at all levels are asked to do more with less, and efforts that produce successful results should be recognized and rewarded. Trips, meetings, and other incentives are a vital part of overall compensation packages. This helps attract top talent, and builds stability for the company and the economy in general. As more companies operate nationally and globally, meetings and corporate events are vital in building and maintaining strong relationships, internally and externally.
With the continued state of the national economy, now, more than ever, it is important to recognize true performers in companies across the country. Employees at all levels are asked to do more with less, and efforts that produce successful results should be recognized and rewarded. Trips, meetings, and other incentives are a vital part of overall compensation packages. This helps attract top talent, and builds stability for the company and the economy in general. As more companies operate nationally and globally, meetings and corporate events are vital in building and maintaining strong relationships, internally and externally.
# 21,555:
7:33 am PST, Nov 20,
Stephanie Medeiros, North Carolina
# 21,554:
7:25 am PST, Nov 20,
Name not displayed, North Carolina
# 21,553:
3:14 pm PST, Nov 19,
Susan Miller, Alaska
I am an independent meeting planner, so meetings are my career / paycheck. I also plan international incentives, so besides generating important revenue for countries dependent on tourism, I also am introducing different cultures / countries to my attendees which fosters respect and understanding of global communities.
I am an independent meeting planner, so meetings are my career / paycheck. I also plan international incentives, so besides generating important revenue for countries dependent on tourism, I also am introducing different cultures / countries to my attendees which fosters respect and understanding of global communities.
# 21,552:
11:33 am PST, Nov 17,
Anne Stephens, Illinois
# 21,551:
2:14 pm PST, Nov 16,
Cortney Robinson, Oregon
