Programs Offered

Meetings Are a SNAP

In these programs you'll learn how to Select the appropriate location, Negotiate the right rice, Arrange for all services and Plan the event logistics.

One Hour Seminar

Designed to provide a reminder for experienced event planners and basic insight for beginners on the four basic elements of event planning.

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Four Hour Seminar

Dives into all four aspects of event planning and participants will engage in round table discussions.

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Six Hour Bootcamp

More in-depth conversation and round table activities and discussions regarding event planning.

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Avoid the 4 A.M. O.M.G. Moments

Let’s face it; if you are an event planner, you’ve had these moments. Your eyes pop open, you glance at the clock, it’s four A.M. and you’re all of a sudden worried that you’ve forgotten to: sign the contract for your event next week, confirm the speaker, book the flights, order the name badges, or some other neurotic/paranoid detail.

For those who are diligent, you might even get out of bed and check your files or your computer. However, if you are like me, you will convince yourself that by simply writing a note in the glow of your alarm clock, you can stop worrying and go back to sleep. Of course, if you’re again, like me, you will just lie there obsessing on this and all the other details you might have forgotten.

I’m not saying that structure and diligence will prevent all of these “OMG” moments from happening, but applying adequate structure and being disciplined to implement it on a consistent basis, can certainly help. With thirty three years of experience in event planning, Norris Centers has created a simple checklist, that is part of our “Meetings & Event Planning Is A SNAP” Guidebook, designed to assist you in planning your next gala, special celebration and/or corporate training program or meeting.

So next time your eyes pop open at 4:00 A.M., smile to yourself, knowing you have all the details covered. Then roll over for a few more hours of well-deserved rest.

For a copy of our “Meeting & Event Planning Is A SNAP” Guidebook, which includes the above referenced checklist, give us a call at 713-780-9387 or contact us.

One Hour Seminar

Designed to provide a reminder for experienced event planners and basic insight for beginners on the four basic elements of event planning:

Selecting the appropriate venue
Negotiating pricing and contract specifics
Arranging the necessary event services
Planning the overall event

Participants leave with a base working knowledge of all aspects of what goes into planning a meeting or event.

This program has been approved in the past for 1 CEU.

Flat Speakers Fee, plus travel expenses

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Four Hour Seminar

Dives into all four aspects of event planning including Selecting the appropriate venue and what to take into consideration; Negotiating pricing and contract specifics; Arranging the necessary event services from A/V to food and beverage selections; Planning the overall event from conception, execution, and post event follow-up. Participants will engage in round table discussions. Also provided are worksheets and trade tips to ensure an impressive and successful event.

All participants leave with a complimentary copy of "Meetings are a SNAP" handbook that includes worksheets, checklists, and other event planning insights.

This program has been approved in the past for 4 CEU's.

Priced on a per attendees' basis, plus travel expenses (Minimum 10 attendees)

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Six Hour Bootcamp

A more in-depth conversation and round table activities and discussions regarding event planning. In this bootcamp, participants get hands-on experience and insight as we mix things up and start with a dialogue regarding event Planning from what to do first and why, to venue Selections and what to take into consideration when selecting a venue and room layouts, to in-depth trade tips for contract and price Negotiations and last, but not least, discussions regarding making all the Arrangements needed to secure all the little details for creating a seamlessly successful event.

All participants leave with a complimentary copy of "Meetings are a SNAP" handbook that includes worksheets, checklists, and other event planning insights.

This program has been approved in the past for 6 CEU's.

Priced on a per attendee's basis, plus travel expenses. (Minimum 10 attendees)

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The Four and Six Hour programs include

"Meetings are a SNAP" handbook

All participants leave with a complimentary copy of "Meetings are a SNAP" handbook that includes worksheets, checklists, and other event planning insights.

Continuing Education Units Earned

The four hour seminar has been approved for 4 CEU's in the past, the six hour bootcamp has been approved for 6 CEU's in the past.

Trade Tips for Successful Events

Discussions and worksheets will provide trade tips to help you plan impressive and successful events.

Led by Linda Hampton Norris

All seminars are led by Linda Hampton Norris, CEO and part-owner of Norris Conference Centers, which began in Austin Texas in 1990.

Ready to learn event planning insider tips? Book a call with Linda.

Talk to Linda today to arrange training for event planners. Perfect for wedding event planners, conference planners, corporate meeting planners. Talk to Linda to see how this training can help.

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