Beyond "Green"
The future viability of business demands a focus on people as much as planet. Employee treatment plays prominently in the level of how responsible companies are perceived. Results of the 2008 Harris Interactive Reputation Quotient survey reinforce the value for companies to focus on the employee treatment aspect of CSR in order to build marketplace trust—Google ranked No. 2 in the survey's social responsibility section because of its innovative workplace, but it's not recognized in the top spots concerning support of good causes, the environment or communities.

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Source: one+ Magazine, August 2008

Tradeshow Marketing Begets Tradeshow Attendance, Study Shows
Overall attendance increased 62 percent at annual tradeshow events in 2007, according to the results of the fifth annual AttendTrends study, conducted by international marketing research company Jacobs, Jenner & Kent and marketing agency Frost Miller Group. Also up were organizations' marketing budgets, which the study suggests is more causal than coincidental.

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Source: Meetings Industry Megasite, August 15, 2008

How Real Are Virtual Meetings?
Virtual meetings gained credence and urgency when 9/11 devastated the meetings industry. Today's reduced corporate budgets, high gas prices, and the joy of flying—with reduced schedules, steerage-like conditions, and a big carbon footprint—have returned virtual meetings to the spotlight.

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Source: Meetings Industry Megasite, August 8, 2008

Women In Event Marketing
They've come a long way, baby. Women in the industry sound off on work/life balance, the glass ceiling and what it takes to make it in the industry.

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Source: Event Marketer, August 2008

10 Ways to Save Big
The directive from higher-ups is loud and painfully clear: Save every penny possible without sacrificing quality. But with prices for virtually everything higher today than a year ago, replicating last year's success at this and next year's meetings, let alone topping it, will require more creative planning than ever.

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Source: Meetings & Conventions, September 2008

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The Fairmont San Francisco San Francisco, CA

World-renowned, The Fairmont San Francisco hotel presents an awe-inspiring picture of historic San Francisco. With a panoramic view of the city and the bay from high atop Nob Hill, it’s central to the Financial District, Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf. The Fairmont San Francisco hotel is located at the only spot in San Francisco where each of the city's cable car lines meet.

In addition to its 591 guestrooms and suites, the hotel also offers two fabulous restaurants and lounges, as well as 55,000 square feet of spectacular function space. The recently completed restoration of the hotel is highlighted by the re-emergence of the Main Lobby as a grand public space.

The hotel staff was extremely helpful in the planning phase as well as while onsite. They were attentive and quick to respond to all requests. Our guests were well taken care of from the moment they arrived to the beautiful property. The history and setting provided a wonderful location for the event.

To learn more about this venue, please visit: http://www.fairmont.com/sanfrancisco/ and be sure to mention, "Opus Solutions."

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...Opus can simplify and streamline your promotional product process and strengthen your bottom line at the same time? Rather than relying on several different vendors, we consolidate and source your items through a single proven source which eliminates vendor confusion, increases efficiency and timeliness, and dramatically reduces costs.

It is Opus' job to associate your organization’s identity with some of the most premium products in the world. The aim is to enhance your messaging and add depth and luster to your corporate brand.

In addition, Opus offers Eco-Options products to help minimize environmental impact. Ever think you could bury a pen and a couple months later dig up only the spring? It's possible! Look for the Eco-Options logo on your next quote.

For information about Opus Solutions' promotions and Eco-Options offerings, contact us at Promotions@opus-solutions.com.

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