During this global pandemic, the team at Unique Venues has been working to serve our industry planners and venues with free resources including roundtables, webinars, and wellness workshops. Please take a look at our schedule below outlining our upcoming programs that you may be interested in registering for. Be sure to follow Unique Venues on Facebook (@uniquevenues) and be on the lookout for Facebook Live sessions from Unique Venues CEO, Chuck Salem who will be providing tips and trends for weathering the storm.
Unique Venues CEO writes a letter to President Trump and US officials during this time of crisis to offer guidance on how to support small businesses during this global crisis. To read the letter, please click here.
Watch Past Webinars by Cicking the Links Below
Watch Recording of Wellness Workshop – Enhancing Emotional Well-Being
Webinar was held on Tuesday, April 7, but the recording is available on our YouTube channel.
Dr. Michael Brown, Founder, CEO, and Lead Consultant, DMB Coaching
This workshop will help participants gauge and support their emotional well-being during these unpredictable times.
Disclaimer: The Wellness Workshops provided by Unique Venues in partnership with Dr. Michael Brown, are intended to provide guidance during the global COVID-19 pandemic. While we offer a safe space during our workshops, the staff at Unique Venues are not trained professionals or licensed therapists. If you are seeking advice or resources about the impact of a personal trauma or abuse, please know that we cannot address these topics, and highly recommend you seek professional guidance and support concerning such personal experiences.
Watch Recording of Industry Expert Panel - Responding and Rebounding: An Open Forum for Planners and Non-Traditional Venues
Webinar was held on Thursday, April 2, but the recording is available on our YouTube channel.
Erik Hansen, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer @Mekanic
Mark Cooper, Chief Executive Officer at IACC (International Association of Conference Centers)
Tiffany Melton, CMP, Vice President for Strategic Meetings Management, SPARGO, Inc.
Joel Hauff, Director of Research, Education, and Consulting, Unique Venues
Moderated by Chuck Salem, Co-Owner & CEO, Unique Venues
This webinar features a panel of experts that will answer questions related to the impact of COVID-19 on the meetings and events industry and the strategies and steps planners and venues alike can take to weather the crisis and be prepared for the eventual recovery.
Watch Recording of Preparing for the Rebound – Social Un-distancing – Building Awareness & Engagement Through Social Platforms
Webinar was held on Wednesday, April 1, but the recording is available on our YouTube channel.
Scott Fish, Chief Growth Officer, 32° Digital
This webinar will help venues understand the ways they can use the social distancing time, where individuals will have a higher level of engagement with their social media channels, to build awareness of their brand and increase individual engagements.
Watch Recording of Sales Workshop – Part II * great for venues
Webinar was held on Tuesday, March 24, but the recording is available to view on our YouTube channel.
Chuck Salem, Co-Owner & CEO, Unique Venues
Watch Part 2 of the Sales Workshop conducted by CEO, Chuck Salem. This webinar was a review of the Sales Funnel with specific strategies for selling at each step. To watch Part 1, please click here.
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Wellness Workshop – Maintaining Physical Vitality
Thursday, April 16 – 2pm EDT, 1pm CDT, 12noon MDT, 11am PDT/MST – 30 minutes
Dr. Michael Brown, Founder, CEO, and Lead Consultant, DMB Coaching
This workshop will help participants focus on their physical health and energy during these unpredictable times.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
Disclaimer: The Wellness Workshops provided by Unique Venues in partnership with Dr. Michael Brown, are intended to provide guidance during the global COVID-19 pandemic. While we offer a safe space during our workshops, the staff at Unique Venues are not trained professionals or licensed therapists. If you are seeking advice or resources about the impact of a personal trauma or abuse, please know that we cannot address these topics, and highly recommend you seek professional guidance and support concerning such personal experiences.
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Wellness Workshop – Cultivating Relational Connections
Wednesday, April 22 – 2pm EDT, 1pm CDT, 12noon MDT, 11am PDT/MST – 30 minutes
Dr. Michael Brown, Founder, CEO, and Lead Consultant, DMB Coaching
This session will help participants strengthen the depth and quality of the relationships with those around them, personally and professionally, during these unpredictable times.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
Disclaimer: The Wellness Workshops provided by Unique Venues in partnership with Dr. Michael Brown, are intended to provide guidance during the global COVID-19 pandemic. While we offer a safe space during our workshops, the staff at Unique Venues are not trained professionals or licensed therapists. If you are seeking advice or resources about the impact of a personal trauma or abuse, please know that we cannot address these topics, and highly recommend you seek professional guidance and support concerning such personal experiences.
Free Webinars for Unique Venues Members - Now Open to the Public
NACAS Webinar (Free) – Bringing Back the Business – Life After COVID-19
Tuesday, April 14 – 3:00pm EDT, 2:00pm CDT, 1:00 MDT, 12:00/noon PDT/MST – 60 minutes
Chuck Salem, Co-Owner & CEO, Unique Venues
Like 9/11 and the Great Recession, the current COVID-19 crisis is having significant economic impact on the events industry, with events being postponed and cancelled across the globe. However, like those previous crises, the events industry rebounded and came back stronger than before. When COVID-19 recedes, and life returns to normal, there will be flurry of meeting planners, organizations, and individuals looking to book and re-book business. Waiting until the flurry begins is too late – you should be preparing now to meet the increased demand head-on. Join us as the marketing experts from Unique Venues talk about how best to prepare to attract, land, and service business in a post-COVID-19 economy.
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Preparing for the Rebound – Data Mining – Using Search to Source New Leads and Opportunities
Thursday, April 9 – 2pm EDT, 1pm CDT, 12noon MDT, 11am PDT/MST – 30 minutes
Chuck Salem, Co-Owner & CEO, Unique Venues
Participants in this session will learn internet search strategies for identifying local, regional, and national planners, organizations, events that they can target with outreach for potential bookings.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Preparing for the Rebound – Perfecting Your Presence – 10 Tips for an Outstanding Website and Profile
Wednesday, April 15 – 2pm EDT, 1pm CDT, 12noon MDT, 11am PDT/MST – 30 minutes
Chuck Salem, Co-Owner & CEO, Unique Venues
Participants will review the "10 Things for Every Website" and learn how to apply them to your venue website and Unique Venues profile.
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ADDITIONAL COVID-19 RESOURCES
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention World Health Organization
- Protect Yourself with These Tips from the World Health Organization
- MythBusters: The World Health Organization Debunks COVID-19 Myths and Provides Factual Information
- Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About Cancelling an Event and Liability Risks
- What You Need to Know About Coronavirus and Event Special Event Insurance
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide via US Chamber of Commerce
- Pandemic Preparedness via Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Please email info@uniquevenues.com if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for new topics.
