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Premier Meeting & Event Management, 1061 Texan Trail, Grapevine, TX (2024)

10/19/2023

Attendees at this year’s HR Southwest conference were happy to “Paws for a Break” and spend some time playing with these guys in the exhibit hall!!

08/03/2023

In case you're wondering, we're still going strong planning impactful events for our clients. We just get so busy working, we forget to post pictures to share! Here's a quick HOWDY from the recent Nothing Bundt Cakes Conference we managed.

02/18/2022

We've always known she was amazing but it's nice when someone in the industry formally recognizes it as well. Congratulations to our President Lynn Bjostad for being named a Stellar Performer as part of the Smart Woman Summit Awards. We are proud of you!

https://www.smartmeetings.com/magazine_article/2022-smart-women-meetings-stellar-performer

Lisa Adams Operations Manager, Franklin Street Dedication, Focus, Resilience Fierce Fuel: As I reflect over years, I have an endless list of career and life experiences that I’m grateful for. My fierce approach and passion for what I do has allowed me to adapt, be agile, improve overall efficienci...

08/13/2021

We were excited to have the chance to "Dare to Dream" at the Nothing Bundt Cakes Conference in Las Vegas earlier this month. From a golf tournament to an awards gala to an exhibit hall, we loved being part of all the things that make in-person events so great!

02/04/2021

As meeting planners, we've always found an incredibly important 'tool of the trade' to be comfortable shoes. When you're on your feet for hours on end running around huge hotels and convention centers, you need shoes that will support your tired feet!
This past year, our shoe choice has seemed less important as we've spent more time in virtual breakout rooms than we have in ballrooms. Our 'go-to' items these days seem to be headsets and light rings.

We're rolling with things in this ever-changing landscape, and still finding ways to help clients deliver content effectively. We plan. We pivot. We adapt. That flexibility has always been part of the events world.

But man, will we be excited to get back to those 'tired feet' days. Here's hoping we're back in those sensible shoes again soon.

01/14/2021

Sending swag bags in advance of virtual events can be a fun way to engage attendees and build anticipation. From snacks to fidget toys to branded promotional materials, there are lots of ways to customize the mailing to your particular audience.

These 200 boxes will soon be on their way to conference registrants. We can't wait to hear the feedback once they get their goodies!

10/21/2020

Shoutout to Premier's founder and president, Lynn Bjostad. The Premier team is proud to have a kind, genuine, and fearless woman leading us!

https://shoutoutdfw.com/meet-lynn-bjostad-small-business-owner/

Local Stories Meet Lynn Bjostad | Small Business Owner October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 Leave a reply We had the good fortune of connecting with Lynn Bjostad and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Lynn, how do you think about risk? One of my favorite poems is ‘To Risk/Dilemma’ by William ...

05/19/2020

We're spending a lot of time right now planning for a future that looks a lot different than where we've been. This webinar will take a look at how to prepare for some of the changes to come.

Visit Irving, in collaboration with TSAE, invites you to join us for a complimentary webinar where we will discuss the evolution of meetings and events in a post-pandemic world.

03/27/2020

Premier has been fortunate enough to have had 18 successful years in the event management industry. Although 2020 will be rough on our company and the industry as a whole, and we don't yet know what the future holds, we know anything we may face pales in comparison to what our first responders and healthcare workers are facing TODAY. They are the ones working long hours, taking on incredibly difficult challenges, and bravely facing personal risk. As long as we are able, we want to try to do what we can to support their noble work. This week, we were proud to donate boxed lunches from Two Sisters Catering to help feed those on the 'front lines' - the hospital workers, medical personnel, first responders and other essential personnel who are putting others before themselves.

If you want to participate in this great program from Two Sisters Catering, you can read more about it here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Want-to-help-support-our-healthcare-workers-on-the-frontlines----.html?soid=1109091349888&aid=EkMfmBp22PI&fbclid=IwAR0tNfZXrRegxNszVcvepnFfYbToLTcemq0pKECQEyaLkHxwzSKNr1js_S4

02/28/2020

Last week we were proud to manage the exhibit hall at the NEO and Specialty Review Conferences, events we have been part of for seven years now. This year marked a move to from Orlando to San Diego. We loved the change of scenery and were happy to be able to continue to be part of these special events that provide vital information and education to neonatal providers.

11/12/2019

Home

We got a makeover! Well, okay, "we" didn't really get one, but our website did. We pride ourselves on being excellent meeting planners, but will readily admit we are NOT web designers, so we had to call in for some help on this one. We appreciate MartinWood Studios (https://martinwood.studio/) helping us freshen up our online presence! Check out the new look at: https://meetingsbypremier.com/

Need help sourcing a hotel? Building a registration site? Planning food and beverage? Whether you need a full event team, or just need an extension of your team, we’re ready to step up!

11/06/2019

By October 2020, You’ll Need REAL ID or Your Passport to Fly in U.S.

When you travel as much as we do, it is important to stay up to date with travel rules & regulations. If you're not familiar with the REAL ID Act, you should read up on it and make sure you're ready when it takes effect in October 2020.

https://www.pcma.org/real-id-deadline-october-2020-passport-domestic-flights/?utm_source=pardot&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=thisweek_convene&utm_content=cleared-for-takeoff-not-if-your-license-isnt-a-real-id&utm_term=organic&mtype=Professional&lscat=Bronze&acl=true&rcl=false&rtype=Professional

A new study shows that a year before the 2020 REAL ID deadline, millions of Americans still are not aware they could be grounded without it.

10/23/2019

Sooooo, we will run a race in the rain, walk our dogs in the rain, or manage an event in the rain, BUT we draw the line at bringing our laptops out in the rain! Predictions say 45% - 90% chance of rain during the day tomorrow, so I think we'll be postponing our day in the park for now. Hopefully we can plan something similar in the future!

Premier is taking it outside! The Town of Addison in partnership with Addison TreeHouse is hosting the third Coworking Day in the Park on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24. Premier will have a table and we invite you to join us as we work in the great outdoors.

We plan to be there from 10am to 2pm, including having lunch in the park. If you want to join us, please email [email protected] so we can plan for you.

You can find more info about the event here: https://addisontexas.net/econ-dev/coworking-day-park-0

10/18/2019

Premier is taking it outside! The Town of Addison in partnership with Addison TreeHouse is hosting the third Coworking Day in the Park on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24. Premier will have a table and we invite you to join us as we work in the great outdoors.

We plan to be there from 10am to 2pm, including having lunch in the park. If you want to join us, please email [email protected] so we can plan for you.

You can find more info about the event here: https://addisontexas.net/econ-dev/coworking-day-park-0

10/10/2019

Forecast: 2020 Favors Planners Over Hoteliers | Smart Meetings

Industry experts think 2020 will favor planners over hoteliers. This is one prediction we'd love to see prove true!!

https://www.smartmeetings.com/meeting-planning/reports-surveys/121218/forecast-2020-favors-planners-over-hoteliers?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email

Forecasters at the Lodging Conference predicted that in 2020 planners will regain the upper hand in pricing leverage at hotels in many markets.

10/04/2019

Home - etc.venues

Will their success in the UK translate to the US meeting industry? We're excited to see how this unique alternative to standard hotel conference centers is received in New York City, and whether it will mean an expansion into other markets in the future as well.

https://www.etcvenues.com/

10/02/2019

New Resort Fee Legislation Would Disrupt How Hotels Are Sold Online

We will be interested to see how this turns out!
https://skift.com/2019/10/01/new-resort-fee-legislation-would-disrupt-how-hotels-are-sold-online/

New bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Congress would change the way hotels and online travel agencies display what one supporter called "the most-hated New bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Congress would change the way hotels and online travel agencies display what one supporter called "the most-...

10/01/2019

Last month we had the chance to work on Furniture4Kids, a fundraiser that benefited Dallas CASA. More than a dozen design teams took on the challenge to take an ordinary bench and turn it into a work of art. We were amazed at the creativity on display! Even more awe-inspiring than seeing those beautiful entries was hearing about the amazing work CASA does for abused and neglected children in Dallas. We are proud our work helped support their cause.

06/12/2019

Last week we got to work once again with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America on their Southwest Youth of the Year banquet. It is always a special night for us because we get the opportunity to hear stories from some amazing young leaders, and to watch as they are awarded scholarships that will help push them one step closer to achieving their dreams. We can't wait to see what these awesome teens achieve!

05/22/2019

Leadership - Gulf States

PCMA is the world’s largest network of Business Events Strategists, with 17 regional chapters spread across North America. We are proud that Premier's Founder and President, Lynn Bjostad, serves on the board of our local Gulf States chapter of PCMA, helping to guide and monitor the chapter's efforts to deliver innovative programs, education, and networking opportunities.

Thank you for your volunteer service, Lynn!
https://gulfstates.pcma.org/leadership/

The principal purpose of the Gulf States Chapter of PCMA shall be to increase the effectiveness of meetings and conventions through member industry education and promotion of the value of the meetings industry in the Gulf Region. Stormi Boyd - President - Senior Manager Opus Agency Arron Brooks - Pr...

05/10/2019

Last week we were delighted to work with the Polsinelli law firm on their annual Healthcare Dealmakers Conference. In addition to working with a fabulous client and getting to hear about some exciting new health innovations, we also had the added bonus of getting to bump into an old friend, photographer Mike Gibson, who is also a Polsinelli vendor. Small world!

05/01/2019

At last week's Cornerstone Credit Union League Conference, we had the pleasure of having the Austin High School Jazz Band lead us from breakouts to the Expo Hall. It's always fun to incorporate the local community into events!

03/18/2019

Wow! We can hardly believe it's been 17 years since we started this journey. We've had so many memorable events - awards dinners, annual conferences, trade shows, symposiums, festivals, grand openings...even an implosion! We are so grateful to all the wonderful clients over the years who have entrusted their events to us, and we look forward to all the great experiences yet to come!

02/26/2019

Last week marked our seventh year of managing exhibits and sponsorships for NEO: The Conference for Neonatology, and we're already starting plans for the 2020 show. We love building long-term partnerships with our clients!

01/11/2019

Thank you and Pittsburgh for a great conference. The keynote speakers were amazing. I will take to heart what Seth Godin said – My job is to fly closer to the sun! Let’s do this, 2019!

12/21/2018

Happy Holidays!

09/28/2018

It is always an emotional night when we work the Boys & Girls Clubs National Youth of the Year Celebration. Here are a few pictures from the wonderful evening!

09/20/2018

We had a great week going "Into the Blue" with Grit Productions and Optimal Blue.

08/23/2018

The saying goes "Expect the best, but prepare for the worst." At Premier, that means being ready to respond to any unexpected circumstance, including medical emergencies. That's why Lynn recently renewed her CPR/AED certification. We hope her skills will never be called upon, but are glad she is ready, just in case.

(P.S. Shout out to the Resusci Anne mannequin for being Lynn's training partner!!)