Virtual Events are Here to Stay: Everything we Learned in 2020

Virtual Events are Here to Stay: Everything we Learned in 2020

The phrase "you're on mute" was one of the most popular phrases of 2020. We are currently living in a digital world and the future is expected to bring even more engagement through virtual platforms. Most of us experienced at least one Zoom meeting or webinar during the last several months, and while we may be fatigued with seeing ourselves on a screen, we must admit that online platforms have helped us pioneer new ways to interact with our peers.

A Top Performing Chapter's Keys to Success

A Top Performing Chapter's Keys to Success

As I end my term as the President of the Wisconsin Chapter Meeting Professional International, I am proud as a peacock to announce that our chapter has received the accommodation of a Top-Preforming Chapter. This is only given to the top chapters in the world and is based on a formula of member satisfaction, retention, recruitment, educational offerings, and chapter reserves. After a year like 2020, I say hats-off to any president and board that lived through it. This year certainly did not end the way any of us could foresee and when I was asked what our keys to successes were, I came up with a few take-aways.

ASAE’s Technology Exploration Conference Takeaways

ASAE’s Technology Exploration Conference Takeaways

Impact’s Director of Operations, Kirsten Reader, attended ASAE’s Technology Exploration Conference this month. Staying up to date on the latest trends, ways to use data, and platforms is something that Impact has always prioritized. If there is a more efficient way of doing something, why not save some time to focus on other goals? This is the mindset association boards should have when making decisions for 2021 as well. If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that people can adapt and learn!