STRATEGY
Mulligan Management Group, LLC will grow to service the nation by 2014 by providing meeting, event, social media marketing and public relations services to organizations, non-profits, and individuals. We will do this by delivering superior service to our clients.
VISION
Mulligan Management Group, LLC relentlessly pursues innovation and success. We genuinely care about our clients and pledge to provide the finest personal service to them. We desire to fullfill the wishes and needs of our clients.
MISSION
Mulligan Management Group, LLC provides our clients with peace of mind by delivering unparalleled service, on time, every time.
VALUES
We build strong relationships and create Mulligan Management Group, LLC clients for life.
We will do everything we can to exceed our clients' expectations.
We are pro-active and create unique and personal experiences for our clients.
We constantly seek opportunities to innovate and improve our service.
We own and resolve our client's problems.
We have a focus on the company's growth
We act with integrity, social responsibility and respect.
How is Mulligan Management Group, LLC like all the other Event Organizers out there?
We all have the same goal for our clients, plan the best cost-effective event that will leave an imprint on the attendee. We all have planned some sort of event or events. We have a passion to do it right and want to make sure our clients are happy.
What makes Mulligan Management Group, LLC Unique?
- We are a consultative organization. We will never sell you a cookie cutter approach. Each event is unique with its own budget, staff, and volunteers. MMG understands the total needs of our clients and will make suggestions on how to improve your event based on current research.
- We never oversell. Our goal is "fill in the gaps" for your event needs. Because we are a small, nimble organization we can react quickly to your needs and allow your staff and volunteers to focus on what they do best.
- We utilize a large pool of highly qualified staffers. Every event planner has a CMP, which means they are very experienced in the event planning arena. MMG has deep ties to MPI and PCMA so they can access experienced contractors in a short time period.
- We understand business objectives and how to meet them. Being a successful small business for 11 years wasn't an accident. MMG understands the value of a good plan and great communication.
- We belong to professional organizations and are constantly "sharpening the saw."
What is New at Mulligan Management Group, LLC?
- Besides event management and consulting, MMG can provide clients with a total social media strategy including blogging. MMG can train staff, monitor activity, and/or implement the strategy for the client.
- We provide great content about the event, thus creating a buzz.
- We are the master of great telephone communications. MMG has a great tracking mechanism for invitations, but we still believe in the power of the voice. We have a methodology to drive the greatest number of attendees to your conference.
Questions to Consider When Hiring an Independent Planner
Hiring an independent planner can be just the ticket for overworked staff and volunteer organizations. Here are a few questions to ask before hiring your next planner:
- How many meetings do you plan yearly?
- How many attendees usually attend these meetings?
- What is the budget for the event or meeting you plan?
- Tell me about the timeframes of past assignments.
- Tell me about your client relationships.
- What leadership role did you take in planning the meetings?
- Do you hold your Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation? If so, for how long?
- Do you hold your Certified Meeting Management (CMM) designation? If so, for how long?
Companies and organizations should take care when selecting independent meeting planners because their experience and education varies greatly.
Why Hire a CMP?
Below are some quotes from individuals who have hired CMPs and the value these individuals bring to the table.
"Ensuring a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) heads up our Meetings Team cannot be overstated. The CMP designation ensures we have hired someone who has acheived the industry's highest standard. They are experienced, professional, innovative, and most important, current by maintaining their certification through continuing education. Our meetings are too important to not bring in the best...a CMP to head them up." Paul A. Markowski, Deputy Executive VP and COO, American Academy of Otolaryngology
"A professional that has earned the CMP designation says to me that individual has committed themselves to an advanced understanding of the meetings industry." -- Richard B. Green, Vice President, Association Business Development for Marriott International
"It demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge and commitment within the meeting, exhibitions, and events industry. CMPs have a higher experience level and they are more in-tune with the meetings industry and know more about current meeting industry issues." Brenda Anderson, CEO, Society of Incentive & Travel Executives
"The designation shows that those that have earned their CMP have a strong knowledge of meeting industry standards." Amy Ledoux, Vice President of Meeting and Expositions for the American Society of Association Executives
Why Hire a CMM?
According to Meeting Professionals International, a meeting professional who has earned their CMM is exceptional in the following areas: