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GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
April 13, 2023
Introducing GMI, Inc.
Jeff Cudd
Executive Vice President
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
Who We Are
• We are a Minneapolis based, full-service incentive, meeting and event company
• A certified women-owned business
• A smaller firm with a simplified team approach
• An employee-held company
• Established in 1984, we have 25 years of successful operations
• High-touch customer service
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
Products & Services
• Meeting & Event Management• Incentive Travel Programs• Meeting Consolidation• Web Development Management• Trade Show Management• Merchandise, Awards & Visa Cards• Creative Communications & Enhancements• Speakers & Entertainment• Branding Reinforcement • Program Analysis & Evaluation
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
The GMI Team
DESIGN
Purchasing
PropertySelection
Site Inspection
Pricing & Costs
Contract Negotiations
Pre-Trip
PLAN
Web Registration
Online Reporting
Attrition Monitoring
Room Block Management
ParticipantManagement
Trip Specs
EXECUTE
On-Site Management
Travel Staff
Briefings
Liaison with Suppliers
Budget Management
Billing Reconciliation
Debriefing
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
The GMI Web Development Team
• GMI’s Web Development Team specializes in customizable websites that are informative and easy-to-use for all of your events. We continually develop and refine our technology to provide greater efficiency for our clients. Our Web Team will work with your event planners to determine your exact website requirements. We will draw from an extensive library of proprietary code, or create features specific to your website requirements.
Information/Registration Website Example: www.gmitravelinc.com/gmi/demo/
• Event data is managed in our proprietary database where we can provide tailored online reports for your event planners. The information is in real-time and can be obtained 24-hours a day. Password protection is also available.Online Report example: www.gmitravelinc.com/gmi/demo/reports/
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
How GMI Can Assist You
• Take control of your spending
• Make the most of your budgets
• Streamline the process
• Negotiate better supplier contracts
• Minimize liability with contracts
• Capture total meeting expenditures
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
How We Charge For Services
• We provide line item costings, showing all actual expenses plus our administrative service fee. This allows you to see exactly where your money is being spent. Our fee varies based on the complexity of the program and number of attendees.
• We provide a customized, detailed proposal with estimated pricing based on scope of work.
• No additional mark-up on added program inclusions during planning stages or on-site, and a complete open book policy on all financials.
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
Why Partner With GMI?• Customer retention rate of over 95%
• Proprietary web development and management
• Quality service and value
• Global destination and venue expertise
• Local presence with global power
• Innovative technology
• Employee longevity retention
• Smaller firm with partnership philosophy
• Open-book policy
• No excessive overhead
• “High-touch” customer service
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
The GMI Difference
• No cumbersome internal processes
• Responsive
• Uncompromising service
• Smart use of technology
• Quality assurance process
• No excessive overhead
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
GMI Values
• It’s not just a business, it’s our passion!
• We are the prime ingredient for your success
• Our goal is to become your trusted partner
• We succeed only when you do• Our success depends on the quality of our products and
service, and the integrity of our company• We hold our suppliers to the highest of standards
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
How We Work
• Customized web registration & design
• Program development & budgeting
• Pre-trip communications
• Program administration
• Customer service & participant management
• Merchandise & awards
• On-site operations
• Cost analysis
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
Client Accolades“I wanted to tell you what a great job you did at the conference. Everything was just wonderful;
I couldn’t be happier and neither could our advisors.” Financial Company President
“Beyond expectations on every detail!” ABC Supply
“GMI’s staff was incredibly helpful, smiles are everywhere on GMI faces.” Participant
“It’s amazing how you can handle such a large group of type A’s with both competency and smiles.”
Executive
“Best travel group I’ve ever worked with; Polite, professional and high level of service.” Meeting Planner
“As always, thanks to everyone at GMI. It was the best national conference in the past 13 years.” Meeting Planner
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
Professional Affiliations
GROUPS MEETINGS INCENTIVES, INC.
Design. Plan. Execute.
www.gmitravelinc.com
Phone: 612-349-5562 / 800-333-8189Email: [email protected]
Our team at GMI will work hard to earn and maintain your business!
~Thank you for your time~