Keep America Meeting

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.

7:33 am PST, Nov 20, Stephanie Medeiros, North Carolina

7:25 am PST, Nov 20, Name not displayed, North Carolina

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.

11:33 am PST, Nov 17, Anne Stephens, Illinois

2:14 pm PST, Nov 16, Cortney Robinson, Oregon

9:47 am PST, Nov 16, Name not displayed, Minnesota
There is no more effective way to conduct business and build relationships in the marketplace.

7:56 am PST, Nov 16, Rebecca Mercado, Maryland

8:14 am PST, Nov 15, Name not displayed, Florida

5:50 am PST, Nov 15, David Cutler, Massachusetts
Relationships are built on a handshake

1:01 pm PST, Nov 13, Cherie Devivo, New Jersey
keeping America Meeting involcves more industries then anyone realizes, i have compiled a few here: Meeting planning companies, Incentive houses, Airlines-and all the jobs associated with them, flight attendants, pilots, mechanics, engineers, secretaries, mgmt., Hotels- and all the jobs that go along with running a hotel, Restaurants, Waiters, waitresses, Museums, Art Galleries, Photographers, Printers, Videograohers, Production Companies, Transportation companies-limos sedans, Retailers, Engravers,-for gift buying, Rental companies-for tents, chairs, linens, tableware,Florists, DMC-companies that hire transportation and activites or scheduled events. I could go on forever canceling meetings means several industries out of a job or work not just hospitality. Food and wine insdustry suffer also without all those meetings. Entertainment-musicians large and small

8:32 am PST, Nov 13, Steve Kearney, Pennsylvania
Our company works primarily with meeting and event planners and producers. We know the value that meetings have for raising awareness, regrouping a sales force, impacting an audience, and sharing resources. The meetings industry is an invaluable one for businesses and foundations of all sizes, and can not be marginalized. I work for a premiere AV company, which has been able to manage this economic downturn by (as always) helping people design to their tighter budgets, while remaining true to the goals of their events. I hear many stories of others who aren't so fortunate.

7:54 am PST, Nov 13, Justin Covington, Pennsylvania

7:29 am PST, Nov 9, Agha Gardezi, Pakistan
peace and prosperity http://aghadilbar.com Subject: Peace and Prosperity Dear President Barrack Obama the Great Leader of the World I Agha Dilbar have sent Mr. President 100 registered research Letters (1000 new ideas to develop America and to Change the World for Peace and Prosperity) through Embassy of USA Islamabad till today and also direct sent these registered Letters to Whitehouse Washington DC 20500.These letters have been written on the guidelines of CHANGE WE NEED. And these letters are about the Common Men Problems of respected American Peoples and their Solutions. To end, Economic Recession, Unemployment and to Finish War, all round the World for Peace and Prosperity. In these letters I have sent one thousand new scientific Planning /Suggestions, about every walk of life for Peace through Friendship Progress and Prosperity all over the World. Dear Barrack Obama, the Great Leader of the World, my Friend, my Brother, Provide an opportunity to Agha Dilbar to pay an Official Visit to America, that we two brothers can sit together and by halting this horrible war(In this war 1-million people have died from 9/11 till today, if this war continues, it will become the 111- World War.200-Million people would die, if 111-World War is triggered) can take out 6.5 billion people of the World from abyss of destruction and then put them on the road to Progress and Prosperity. Dear President Barrack Obama considers, from 9/11 till today, America has conducted many war operations in connection with War on Terror, resulting the circle of war has spread hundred times. Millions innocent persons have died. Many More have been rendered homeless. One Lak (10000) war affected youth joined the army of Al-Qaida and Talban by the help of anti American countries have begun gorilla war in a horrible manner. It is the result of wrong war strategy. I Agha Dilbar desire to solve all above mentioned problems in a meeting with President Barrack Obama by adopting new revolutionary planning by bringing an end to present gorilla war in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. In the result the World can enter in a peaceful, advanced and progressive world, May it be so. I Agha Dilbar have a new War Strategy to achieve success through Table Talk between Talban, Pakistan and American Govts. 90% of Talban that are fighting against Pak Army belong from Swat and Tribal Areas of NWFP. I can provide America all realistic facts in such manner that their implementation could convert these Talban into Patriotic Citizens of Pakistan. In this War Strategy Pakistan Gov will never send his Heavy Artillery, Tanks, Cannons and Air craft in war. In this way 5-million persons will never Displaced. In the end Talban by their will handover, their Weapons to Pakistan Gov, they will come to Table Talk and Suicide Bombing will come to an end in Pakistan. Through this War Strategy Pakistani and American Govts can save expenses on war. Through this planning American and Pakistani Govts can utilize their saving on war budgets for development of Schools, Hospitals, Colonies, Markets, Roads, Bridges, Dams, Canals and Industries of Swat and Tribal Areas of NWFP that are war affected. On account of present war strategy, Billion Dollars are being wasted yearly. This war can cause Fall of America instead of continuation of war; my best suggestion for America must keep his Supper Power on the World and should conquer the World instead of war, but by his No-1 scientific technology spending on agriculture, industry, trade, education, scientific development and tourism, all round the World. Making an end to Economic Crisis in America. A new Global Package is being offered for your kind honor. America will have to make complete and final announcement that in future all Multinational American Companies to get free land on 20-years lease and will set up under the BOOT agreement (in undeveloped and poor countries) factories, mills five star hotels, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, air companies, shipping companies, latest railway, bus transport and steel mills. All these companies will be bound to handover without any cost to under developed and poor countries well as their machinery and transport after 20-yaars. A new suggestion in connection with Global Peace is offered that in return of export American Agriculture and Industrial Products, will give his 50% prophet to the exporting countries and utilize as Aid on the development of agriculture, industry, trade, education and tourism. This suggestion, making an end to American Economic Crisis and get full support to enhance his Foreign Public Relation . May it be so? To make successful American Foreign Policy on Global Level the following planning is put before: a) America will have to provide free scholar ships at least to ten top master students (in each country) of medical and science in underdeveloped and poor countries of the world b) Highly educated and well trained one hundred cultural groups (each group contains 100 persons) will have to arrange one hundred cultural shows for three months in big cities of underdeveloped and poor countries. c) America will have to arrange exhibitions through his Embassies for his latest products, in the underdeveloped and poor countries .All these mentioned above industrial exhibitions will be arranged continuously for two months. In the above mentioned exhibitions present products will be sold except export order booking. In mentioned above exhibitions, American Cultural Programs will have to arrange and American Traditional Dishes will be kept for sale. In these exhibitions American Tourism Stalls will also be set of. Following rules and regulations will be undertaken for the progress and prosperity of American students. a) Among metric, fsc, bsc, (engineering).mbbs, llb, ca and diploma holders in all institutions, all those receiving degrees at the state level, ten each from girls and boys by cash prizes will be announced on behalf of the gov during invitation on lunch. b) For above mentioned top ten intelligent students boys and girls each, tours for different historical and healthy sites will be arranged free of cast. c) Talent schools of international level will be set up over the country at the district level, in which students of extra-ordinary sports talent taught from class one to fsc level. d) American states gov will announce free transport,free medical facilities and free lunch during education to all school, college and university students. Minimize the aforesaid differences, which I will deliver to president the increasing distress and hatred between the Muslim world and America is the major cause of week relationship on public and government level. As a sincere friend I have practical suggestions to Barack Obama in my official visit to America. I request the government of America to allow me to describe (first of all my briefing with president’s advisors). My one thousand plans & ideas for changing the world before one to one meeting with the president Barac obama.thanks I Agha Dilbar have sent Ten Million research Peace Letters to International Community from 9/11 incident till today. This letter is my Great Peace Mission plan which is continued. Present Global Economic Crisis is the result of War on Terror. This Crisis if further accelerates could initiate a 111-World War. Please hear my Voice of Truth; I can save the World, for my Great Peace Mission, with the help of President Barrack Obama, Peace and Prosperity. The Government of America will announce to provide free home facility to employees after 20 year of service as per following rules and regulations. 1. For providing free home facility to their employees after retirement the government will deduct 2 ½% amounts for their monthly salaries. 2. The government of America will deduct 2 ½% amounts of salaries to the employee and will deposit the same in government treasury which shall be paid to the housing company on monthly basis. 3. The housing company shall provide beautiful home to the government or non government employee after 20 year of service. 4. The people not acquiring home after 20 year of service shall be paid in whole by deducted total amount from their salaries during their employment Mr. Barack Obama you are not only the Leader of America, you are Great Leader of the World. In this connection I am waiting for your Email response, dated 2.10.2009. Please Confirm. Thank you, God blesses you and God bless America. Agha Dilbar (founder) International Revolution Movement 64-neelum block ait Lahore (Pakistan) Phone: 0092427830084 Cell 03224628349 Email aghadilbar4@gmail.com Website http://aghadilbar.webs.com/ This Open Letter has been sent Two Lak (200000) to International Community for the welfare of Humanity till today. I Agha Dilbar authorize Newspapers, Magazines, Internet, to Publish and Radio, T.V. Channels to broadcast this letter all round the World It has been extraordinary to read and hear, some of the things I did my decision alone by the voice of God, who called me in my heart.

3:58 am PST, Nov 9, Gianni Veneri, Italy

3:49 pm PST, Nov 6, Cheryl Gerald, California
It keeps my kids working!! It's their livelyhood. See RJ and Lisa below!

12:14 pm PST, Nov 6, Monique Mohr, Texas

7:29 pm PST, Nov 4, Jenny Zahradnik, Iowa

2:00 pm PST, Nov 3, Darlyne Harlan, Texas

8:11 pm PST, Nov 2, Carma Allor, Michigan
Meetings are very important to the learning of Americans who keep this travel industry going. Meeting keep people updated on all business that is in their field. Please don't take this away from us too. We are tired of losing everything.

8:24 am PDT, Oct 29, Sharon Engram, Illinois

9:29 am PDT, Oct 25, Name not displayed, Maryland

12:02 pm PDT, Oct 22, Terrill Fischer, Texas

5:04 am PDT, Oct 22, Jeffrey McIntosh, Florida

4:54 pm PDT, Oct 21, Orlando Sanchez, Florida

9:50 am PDT, Oct 21, R.J. Rackley, Florida
Neglecting our tourist destinations has already devestated many mom and pop a/v - Production companies. The larger ones are still in business only by laying off 1/3 or better of their employees, and cutting salaries of the ones still working. For the freelance community, it's a lot like the middle class, WE HAVE BEEN DEVESTATED. I personally have taken an 80% cut in my work because of the government boycott of Conventions and corporate meetings on Orlando. Nice job, and being a freelancer, I don't even qualify for unemployment....BRING OUR WORK BACK!

8:09 am PDT, Oct 21, Barbara White, Florida

8:02 am PDT, Oct 21, Name not displayed, Florida

11:15 am PDT, Oct 20, Lisa Harrer, Florida
Places like Orlando and Las Vegas are dependent on large conventions coming to town. I'm an A/V technician, currently depending on unemployment now. Thanks Obama! Way to go simulating the economy! I guess only big banks and auto makers matter to you, because they don't have enough money. Give them MORE! The government doesn't think about us 'little' people. Taking away these meetings hurt a lot more people than is thought of. What about the hotel maids, the park ride operator, the convention center caterer, the truck drivers, the flight attendant, the cab/bus drivers, the grounds keeper and of course all us A/V people! A lot more people will be put on unemployment. Save us, don't kill us!

10:43 am PDT, Oct 20, Name not displayed, New York

10:11 am PDT, Oct 19, Jenny Rivera, Washington

1:01 pm PDT, Oct 18, Niel Bech, Pennsylvania
Communication is a key ingredient for any organization's success. Nothing enables communication, within an organization, to members of an association, or to clients and potential customers than the opportunity to meet face to face. Meetings fuel business growth and develop business opportunity. Non-profits also benefit through the sharing of best practices and the development of standards. America's transportation and hospitality industries have provided a wonderful infrastructure to enable the business of America to meet and to achieve.

11:22 am PDT, Oct 14, Wendy Rittenberry, Michigan
Meetings are important part of education.

8:56 pm PDT, Oct 13, Nicole Gruenebaum Simonds, Illinois

2:14 pm PDT, Oct 13, Luis Torres, Florida

4:08 pm PDT, Oct 12, Molly Brown, Florida
We shoot, edit and run AV for conferences and desperately need this business to survive.

4:00 pm PDT, Oct 12, Stephen Yanni, Florida

2:12 pm PDT, Oct 12, Ashley McNeal, Colorado

2:05 am PDT, Oct 11, Can Atik, Turkey

6:01 pm PDT, Oct 8, Susan Sala, Nevada

1:53 pm PDT, Oct 5, Julia Lee, New Jersey

1:48 pm PDT, Oct 5, Lainie Pekich, Florida

10:04 am PDT, Oct 4, Claudine Winston, New York
I think it is shortsighted and reckless for congressional officials to take a stance on whether or not an entire industry is relevant. Considering the US Government has taken a position on protecting the auto industry because of the sheer number of Americans that could potentially lose their jobs. Why is it so difficult for them to see it is also important for professionals in other market sectors to maintain their jobs and careers. The meeting industry helps to keep, hotels, airlines, convention centers, transportation businesses and restaurants operating. No one industry is more relevant and/or important than another. We are all Americans working to improve the lives of our families and citizenry while sustaining our position in the global economy.

11:13 am PDT, Oct 2, Jeannette Zelaya, California

8:01 am PDT, Oct 1, Cheryl Hagan, Illinois
Why are meetings important to you?

12:14 pm PDT, Sep 30, Nancy Reeves, Texas
I am a Certified Meeting Planner and understand the importance of f2f meetings, as well as what the industry does for the economy!

7:56 am PDT, Sep 30, Daniel Grissom, Georgia

1:20 pm PDT, Sep 28, Colleen Cahill, Illinois

11:58 pm PDT, Sep 25, Bruce Judson, New York

6:51 am PDT, Sep 25, Name not displayed, Illinois

2:48 am PDT, Sep 25, Steve Klein, Virginia

12:06 pm PDT, Sep 24, Name not displayed, Arizona
I work in the food and beverage industry as a Catering Manager and part of my lively hood is based on group business coming into the valley of the sun and utiilizing our venues.

10:49 am PDT, Sep 24, Jack Tillar, Canada
Meetings are important because they lead to better communication, sales and employee committment.

7:53 am PDT, Sep 24, Patricia Dalton-goldsmith, Michigan

2:09 pm PDT, Sep 23, Paula Lobsenz, Florida
I am creating an online trade show for meeting space hotels in the US --Travel Marketplace 365-- coming soon, November 1, 2009. The purpose of the online trade show is to streamline the site selection process for meeting planner's.