
We, at Mary O’Connor & Company (MOC&CO), are proud to be recognized as a Cvent Platinum Partner—an elite distinction that reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional event experiences through innovation…
We, at Mary O’Connor & Company (MOC&CO), are proud to be recognized as a Cvent Platinum Partner—an elite distinction that reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional event experiences through innovation…
The event industry is shifting rapidly, and it’s impossible not to notice. As an organization deeply involved in this space, we’ve been reflecting on how much things are changing. As…
Highlights: Airbnb is having an impact on the lodging industry. Hotels are pursuing group business with more enthusiasm – good news for meetings. Some believe Airbnb represents healthy competition that…
Authored by: Kristin Huben Airline overbooking is no surprise to most of us. Leisure travelers with time flexibility may even hope they hear the gate agent call for volunteers to…
In a September 2017 article in the Harvard Business Review, former U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy shared that the most common pathology he saw in patients was…
When companies are involved in local communities, they strengthen the people and groups around them and inspire employees. Mary O’Connor, founder of MOC&CO, lives out her personal mission to care…
NEWS RELEASE: Mary O’Connor & Company accepts donations at their St. Charles office in September. A local Fox Valley business is taking the lead in organizing an assistance effort for…
Serving guests memorable, quality food is one of the staples of a good host and a smart meeting planner. We’re not suggesting you break the bank, but through strategic food…
Creative Messaging and Design for Event Planning Executing a corporate event that is creative and on-brand is a challenge. Luckily, more meeting planners are focusing on the end-to-end event planning…
2 Big Reasons That Justify the Cost of Face-to-Face Corporate Events We know budgets are not endless. Each year companies only receive a certain amount of money for corporate event…
International Trends in Corporate Event Planning International meetings make up about half of the total investment for corporate event planning among multinational organizations. So, it’s important to look at the…
Employee Recognition and Retention Recruiting requires a lot of time and energy. Organizations must invest the same or more effort into employee recognition and retention programs for the talent already…
Travelers heading to the airport for their next flight need to know about two changes coming to identification and security requirements at the airport. REAL ID Act The first involves…