Blog by Michael Hudson

Site Search & Select has been awarded a mentorship with Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest pharmaceutical company. The goal: create a strong business plan focused on business continuity, a strong succession plan, and how to compete for business from global multinational corporations.

By working with senior executives at AstraZeneca, Site Search & Select will have the opportunity to learn from those with extensive experience in creating, implementing, and measuring a business plan around Sustainability.

Incentive travel can be a powerful motivator for employees, helping to drive business results. However, convincing your C-Suite of the value of incentive travel during tough economic times can be challenging. This article will outline key points you can use to make your argument persuasive.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many companies to abruptly cancel or postpone events, meetings, and conferences. But with a strategic approach, finding an event space that meets all your needs is possible. Here are several tips for sourcing success in a post-COVID world.

Today there are problems trying to find event space in resorts, downtown properties, and conference centers. There are similar problems with securing flights, trains and non-hotel venues. There hasn’t been any available space in warmer climates for months.

Our international friends are welcoming our global events with renewed passion and excitement. While we are still cautious with all that is happening in the world, we are returning the sentiments with creativity, vigor and flexibility.

Today, Michael Hudson, CEO of Site Search & Select starts an exclusive one year Mentorship Program as a mentee with the IBM Global Procurement and Supplier Diversity teams. The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) developed this program and graciously coordinated our CEO's involvement.

Businesses and government agencies are mandating their suppliers provide accessibility as a requirement to do business. Goodwill, building relationships in your community and increased business opportunities are all benefits of looking at the world in an accessible and more inclusive manner.

Merck designed a program with Drexel University, a prestigious private university, and Diversity Alliance for Science, a national association advocating supplier diversity and inclusion in the life sciences field. Site Search & Select was the only hospitality firm selected to participate.

A custom software approach streamlines finding venues and submitting results to clients. Our clients can easily select options and submit feedback. The comprehensive availability report is easy for event planners. Vendors like the ability to make concessions, counter offers, and get more business.