Here is a fun Thank You I recently received from an attendee:
"You are a Pot of Gold."
Nice to Meet You! Linda Hurtley, Chief Conference Officer As the owner of Linwood Group Meetings, I bring extensive experience and a proven track record of success as a seasoned meeting professional. With expertise in the comprehensive design, planning, and execution of association and corporate conventions, both domestically and internationally, I am dedicated to creating seamless and impactful events.
My services encompass every detail of event management, including:
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation and Management
Registration
Food and Beverage Planning
Hotel Room Block Management
Logistics Coordination
Event Decor
AV and Stage Design
Transportation
Exhibits
Sponsorships
Speaker Management
Print Materials and Digital Assets
Over the years, I have had the privilege of managing a wide range of programs, from intimate gatherings of 10 to large-scale events hosting up to 3,000 attendees. My goal is to ensure every detail is flawlessly executed, leaving a lasting impression on attendees. I specialize in managing a wide variety of events, including:
Multi-day conferences
Trade Shows
Corporate Exhibits
Special Events
Grand Openings & Galas
Incentive Programs
Large-scale transportation initiatives
Golf Tournaments
Silent Auctions
Community Education Programs
Clients often commend my ability to remain calm and resourceful under pressure, as well as my positive and professional approach. I value trusted partnerships and have built a reliable network of contractors to support every aspect of event execution. By combining strong leadership with meticulous attention to detail, I work to deliver results that support my clients' goals and their bottom line.
At Linwood Group Meetings, the focus is always on enabling clients to fully engage in their events while I handle the behind-the-scenes details with precision. You're invited to connect with me to explore how my proven planning methods can bring your next event to life.
I completed training to be a Pandemic Compliance Advisor. This course was offered through Health Education Services. To be certified, participants needed to pass a test with an accumulated score of 80% and I passed with a score of 98%.
"The objective is to learn how to keep event attendees healthy and safe when we bring back in-person meetings and events," Linda Hurtley, Linwood Group Meetings, February 2021.
Partial Project History BioEnvironmental Polymer Society Catersource | Event Solutions Fairview Lakes Medical Center Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Global Meetings Industry Day, Twin Cities Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce Linwood Pizza Meth Education Meetings Merlien Institute MNEUG Pine County Health & Human Services Propel Event Transportation Management Region 7E AMHI & Innovation Team CIT Training for local Law Enforcement Agencies STS Transportation for 2016 Ryder Cup St. Olaf College UnitedHealthcare Women's Business Expo Xccent Play! 2008 Republican National Convention Affiliate Events
