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March Meeting

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The key to a successful partnership is maintaining an open line of communication and managing the relationship on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. Join us as we talk about successful relationships and what takes place in a successful Supplier Business Review.

Find out how expectations are managed before the meeting even starts, for example, buyers defining what needs to be in the review beforehand so that your review will be actionable and aligns with both of the company’s objectives. Find out what our speakers have done to tailor the reviews to fit their goals.

Take away tips and suggestions to bring to your next review as a buyer or a supplier by hearing what’s most important from both sides of the table.

Moderator
Jorge Cruz, Senior Vice President, BCD Travel

Panelists
Barbara Arena, Principal Category Manager, Global Travel Sourcing – Oracle
Drew Mitchell, Travel Manager – Americas, Cognizant Technology Solutions
Michael Phares, Global Account Director – Strategic Accounts Worldwide Sales, InterContinental Hotels Group

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Thank you to our event sponsor

Calendar of Events
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April Meeting Early Bird Deadline: March 23, 2018

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Sponsor Opportunities

Announcing our 2018 Diamond Level Sponsor!

We’re excited to WELCOME Alaska Airlines as our new Diamond sponsor.  Look for their latest announcements showcased in our monthly publications.  Beginning with…

How to check a case of wine for FREE on Alaska Airlines!

THANK YOU!

2018 Sponsorship Opportunities are now OPEN!

The Sponsorship Committee welcomes sponsorship inquires for our 2018 monthly meetings & events!

Contact [email protected] for more information.

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Professional Development

SAVE the DATE!
SVBTA Education Day is May 10^th
Registration is OPEN

SVBTA’s 2018 Education Day focuses on the association’s key initiatives to Engage, Educate and Innovate.   Our theme is Traveler Centricity and the event will location is at Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport.

Our content is still evolving but will focus around the needs of the modern business traveler.  Starting with the booking process all the way through the expense report process – a true end-to-end walk through of the technology, lodging, air, hotel, and expense procedure.  How are suppliers keeping up?  What new technology is out there to make the traveler and the travel manager’s life easier in shaping these experiences.  Looking beyond today’s challenges and what tomorrow’s future brings.

We rely on our members and community to shape the day and expect over 30 local travel buyers and industry professionals joined by additional allied partners as well. Mark your calendar or better yet – register NOW at svbta.org

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Community Outreach

Please support the Mission City Fund at our upcoming meeting. They will be our 2018 focus charity of the year and here is more about them http://www.missioncityfund.org/  Thank you for your continued support!

Please let us know who you think we should be supporting in our community, we look forward to hearing from you. [email protected]

Michele Wilson

Community Outreach Director

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Annual Golf Classic

SAVE THE DATE

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Welcome New Members

We are happy to welcome our newest Programs Committee member, Denise Huey.  She is the Senior Business Travel Manager at Hyatt Regency SFO.  Congrats Denise!

Meet Our Latest new Members HERE

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Government Affairs

Greetings from the Government Relations Committee

The 12th annual GBTA Government Relations Challenge is ON! We are focused on becoming the #1 Chapter in the Country in raising funds for the GBTA PAC, which supports Representatives on both sides of the aisle that champion issues critical to our Industry. Look for opportunities to donate to the GBTA Business PAC at our monthly meetings!

Michael Anderson
Director – SVBTA Government Relations

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Social Media

Please join us on the following social media sites

NEW for 2018

Instagram GBTA – Silicon Valley Chapter

Twitter @svbta
Facebook www.facebook.com/svbta
LinkedIn Groups Silicon Valley Business Travel Association

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