Why Join the
Mid-South Area Business Travel Association (MSABTA)?
Education and Professional Development: Monthly
meetings featuring travel related speakers and panelists who inform
attendees of the latest trends, technology and industry issues.
Our parent organization, the National Business Travel Association,
offers the only certified program in the industry for business travel
professionals, the Certified Corporate Travel Executive, CCTE. Funding
for our individual education is not always easy to come by nor are
companies always able to provide funds for furthering education.
MSABTA assists by providing chapter level scholarships, such as
Allied & Direct member of the year as well as support and access
to scholarships provided by NBTA for CCTE and The Global Leadership
(GLP).
Networking and Industry Benchmarking: MSABTA is a family of travel
managers and suppliers with whom you can establish long-term bonds.
The networking time prior to the each meeting allows both members
and guests an opportunity to meet one another in a relaxed, casual
setting. It also allows the opportunity to discuss and to determine
Best Practices and benchmarks for your Travel Programs.
Education Opportunities: Education is our primary focus. In today’s
ever changing travel technology and industry, staying abreast of
new developments enhances our job performance. MSABTA’s Code
of Ethics allows all of our members to be involved and learn with
understood boundaries. Our members are given opportunities to learn
about the industry hot topics through our programs & speakers
each month. In our members only section of the website, PowerPoint
presentations from previous educational sessions as well as web
links to other organizations providing up to date industry news
can be accessed.
Volunteer Committees: MSABTA places high value on the contributions
of its members. The association has numerous standing and ad hoc
committees which allow each member every opportunity to be actively
involved in the management of the association as well as to grow
as employees, employers and individuals.
Leadership Opportunities: The MSABTA board officers arise from the
membership ranks. These members have demonstrated a decided interest
and concerted involvement in the association’s affairs and
are elected by the general membership. Involvement in the leadership
of the local association also involves you in the National Association
opening more doors for personal growth.
Membership Directory: MSABTA publishes on our website an annual
Membership Directory listing all the names, addresses, phones, faxes
and e-mails of each member. The directory is an invaluable tool
with which to quickly communicate with fellow MSABTA members. (This
is accessible to only paid members)
Community Affairs: The MSABTA Board of Directors discusses opportunities
to work within the community to provide support for selected Organizations
and projects such as our fundraising golf tournament. These opportunities
allow us to give back to the communities in which we work and live.
Variety: MSABTA is a great way to meet new people, expand your network
and develop new business. You can do it all in a relaxed, easy,
atmosphere. You have the opportunity be exposed to a variety of
venues, other geographical locations, and to expand your education.
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