Our Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) have over 10 years of event planning experience both within the United States and abroad.

Our services include...

Professional Meeting and Event Planning
CM&E will successfully plan and execute your meetings and events. Nancy Herselius has 13+ years of experience planning meetings and events all over the United States, as well as in Canada and Europe, for 15 to 2000 people. Her experience and skills include:

Site Selection Contract Negotiations Budgeting Marketing Brochure Development Abstract Recruitment and Selection Technical and Educational Programs Professional Speakers Exhibit Management Poster Display Management

Awards Banquets Attendee and Guest Tours Pre- and Post-Workshops - Selection, Budgets, Marketing, Execution Room Sets Audiovisual Equipment Food and Beverage On-Site Management Invoice Reconciliation Post-Conference Surveys Thank You Letters

Fundraising Events
Let CM&E help you create a winning fundraising event! Choosing the appropriate site for such an event is very important and can dictate the success of any fundraising event. Based on the desired outcome, the selection of venue, program, entertainment, décor, and food and beverage can make or break an event. CM&E will help you make this event a tremendous success! Association Management

CM&E has experience in working with boards of directors, finance, strategic planning, publications, membership issues, and meetings management. Whatever is required, CM&E has the experience to handle the details.

Group Tours
Church, bank, retired military, senior citizens, golfers, families, friends - these are just a few of the groups that will benefit from the companionship, relaxation, and education experience of a group tour. CM&E will define options for a one-day or multi-day tour that will fit the needs and desires of the group, then plan and facilitate the tour.

Customer Service
Nancy has worked very successfully with people from all over the world and in various positions within industry and government. Her great people and listening skills have enabled her to work very successfully with volunteer groups, helping them achieve their goals. Nancy has also trained staff and volunteers to carry out their duties on-site, helping make any meeting or event a great experience for all attendees.

Contract Negotiations
Do you know the importance of having a carefully worded attrition or walk clause in a contract? Do you know what impact these two items alone can have on the financial "bottom line?" A well-negotiated contract is an extremely important component that can make or break any meeting or event, large or small. It is imperative that each contract be equitable to both parties. It is important to stay on top of the current contract climate to determine how best to negotiate any contract. CM&E will watch these trends for you.

"I have worked with Nancy Herselius in two different offices where she organized and managed meetings and conferences. Nancy has skillfully organized many events from very large (1500 - 2000 attendees) to small (75 - 300 attendees). She effectively understands the purpose and mission of an event, and covers the smallest of details. Her ability to work with all levels of professionals enhances her organizational skills. She effectively communicates the needs of the clients and vendors alike, making their conference and meetings very successful events." - Pam Davis Chrysalis Foundation Des Moines, IA "Nancy Herselius is a meeting planner extrordinare! She can juggle all the balls in the air at the same time, without missing a beat! If you are in the market for someone who can negotiate contracts, publish programs, schedule speakers, process registrations, handle on-site operations, and keep a smile on her face the entire time, look no further. Nancy can do it all, and do it well!" - Lona Christoffers Association Management Des Moines, IA and Mesa, AZ

Creative Meetings & Events, LLC
9545 NE Timber Creek Dr.
PO Box 249
Bondurant, Iowa 50035
Phone: 515.480.2420
Fax: 515.967.0299
Email: meetings@creative-meetings.com