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  Volume 4 • First Quarter 2009
 
     
 

Q Center named Prime Site for Conferences
Q Center has received the 2009 Prime Site Award in the Conference Center category by Facilities & Destinations magazine. Readers selected Q Center based on the following criteria: Attractiveness, functionality, size and quality of meeting space, technology, staff, food and beverage, lighting, acoustics, meeting support services, amenities, teambuilding and recreational activities, and guest room quality. This is the fourth award Q Center has received in the span of one year. Thank you one and all for making Q Center an award-winning meeting venue! Here are the awards Q received in 2008:

Pinnacle Award -Successful Meetings

Planners' Choice Award -MeetingNews

Paragon Award -Corporate Meetings & Incentives  

 


  

Department Spotlight

Q Center Sales
Trusted advisors during a complex time

 

 

 

Selecting a meeting venue has always been a critical decision. But in today's economy and in the face of all the scrutiny and controversy surrounding corporate meetings it's even more critical. In times like these, look for experienced, trusted advisors to help you through the labyrinth of meeting planning. "As sales managers, we are your first point of contact," says Q Center Sales Manager, David Mann, CMP. "Because of that we take time upfront to fully understand your meeting objectives; to proactively assess your requirements, mitigate your risk and ensure you get the best possible outcome." Read More

 


Photos and floorplans are helpful. But nothing replaces a site inspection. Here are some things to consider when selecting a venue.  The Site Inspection: Don't Just Walk the Space.


  

Planner's Corner

The Complete Meeting Package: Friend or Foe?
Complete Meeting Packages (CMPs) should be a meeting planner's best friend. However, CMPs are not all built the same; CMP variations among properties is confusing and creates budget uncertainty for many planners. Know ahead of time what you're getting---and what will cost extra. Here's what's included in Q's "True CMP" and a checklist to help compare CMPs. Read More

 

About Q Center's "True CMP": All but the most specialized services are in one all-inclusive price, allowing you to plan with confidence knowing exactly what your meeting will cost. It provides budget certainty which gives you peace of mind and a sense of control. The pricing is transparent which means no unexpected charges. Within Q's "True CMP" there are pricing options which simultaneously meet the needs of multiple audiences. 


  

Associate Spotlight

Francois Sanchez

Executive Chef 

 

  
From the time he was a young lad living in the south of France, Francois has had an extraordinary passion for cooking. An exceptionally gifted chef, Francois brings his international culinary training and expertise to Q Center to create dining experiences that a guest recently described as, "a delicious journey"--proof that some luxuries are affordable! Read More

 
     
     
 

Feature Article

Meetings and Training
Can Be Especially Vital

in Tough Economic Times

 
     
 

 

In responding to the current

economic downturn, some

companies are considering

cancelling their meetings, training

and events. In many cases,

the decision-making

process is not necessarily being

driven by budget constraints.

 

With all the recent media scrutiny,

companies now worry how their events

will be perceived by the public and

corporate stakeholders.

 

But top CEOs and CLOs agree:

public perception cannot

be the main driver.

 
Responsible, well-designed and

well-executed meetings and training

have been shown to accrue

significant benefits.

Read More


 

As your partner
in creating successful meetings,

Q Center wants to know:

 

What are the top five objectives

for your meetings and training?

   

 

Tell us how your events

contribute to the

healthy functioning

of your organization


Stay tuned for key findings
in this important survey.

 

The first five responders will receive a $25 bank gift card!

 

  
  
 


  
   
  
    
  
 

Testimonials

Hear what our clients say

 

Our clients best express how

Q Center is different from any other

conference center or hotel.

Hear how they have achieved their

objectives by holding events

at Q Center.

Hear what they have to say.

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