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Recap from LA BizBash Expo and Awards

The 2010 Los Angeles BizBash Expo took place on June 9 at the LA Mart downtown.  Robb was moderator for the early AM session:


Demystifying RFIs, RFPs, and the Proposal to Win Business


Included in the session was an expert panel that consisted of Charles Massey, Founder and CEO, SYNAXIS Meetings & Events, Inc. , Janine Miccuci, Executive Producer, Along Came Mary Events , Lenny Talarico, CSEP, Director of Events, MGM MIRAGE Events.


Below are a few points that were shared during the presentation:
- Definition of RFI's, RFP's and the Proposal process
- Are RFI's relevant anymore?
- What is expected with an RFI
- How to compare "apples to apples" with multiple RFP's
- How often are you asked to submit an RFP when there is no chance of winning the business
- As a planner, are you required to request a 3 bid minimum
- Which is more important when submitting a proposal; creativity or the bottom line


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"The RFP"

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