In May 2015, Marketplace Events held its annual corporate meeting in sunny Palm Springs, California. This year's meeting was jam-packed with ideas on how to become a cross-selling superstar, marketing and sponsorship best practices, and systems to improve day to day operations. We even invited some of our valued exhibitors for a candid Q&A session on how we as a company could improve future events.
One of the highlights of our meeting was the MPE Amazing Race. A few hours of highly competitive team building as the entire company fought to complete a series of fun and quirky tasks -- like eating insects and candy. Lots and lots of candy. Scattered around the hotel (both inside and out) the race was truly on as teams did their utmost to be first at the finish line.
The entire company was also invited to conquer their fears and ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world's largest rotating tramcar. At an elevation of 8,516 feet above sea level, after a 10 minute ride up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon, a lovely dinner awaited us.
During our opening night dinner, Tom Baugh, Lisa Kropf and Mark White announced the 2015 Marketplace Events Award Winners:
Tom Baugh’s "CEO Award of Appreciation"
Over-the-Top Award
Highest Sales by an Exhibit Sales Consultant above Sales Target
Highest Sales by a Show Team above Sales Target
Most New Business Sold
Highest Local Sponsorship Dollars Sold
Highest % of Profit Dollar-for-Dollar
Highest Year-on-Year Growth in Contribution
Highest On-Site Renewals (3-5 day shows)
Highest On-Site Renewals (6+ day shows)
Highest Increase in Attendance
Highest Exhibitor Satisfaction Rating
Highest Consumer Satisfaction Rating
Congratulations to all our award winners!