The CMI 25, MeetingsNet’s list of the top independent meeting planning companies, is a resource for organizations looking for an experienced partner for conferences, incentives, trainings, and other corporate meetings.
SDI Meetings & Incentives
Chicago
sditravel.com
2022 Volume
In-person corporate meetings: 182
# with a hybrid component: 0
Stand-alone virtual events: 0
Incentive travel programs: 65
Room-nights booked for meetings and incentives: 86,750
The Latest
• SDI reorganized and reinforced its long-running strategy of having a single point of contact for program management. That account manager then works with the company’s shared services, including sourcing, registration, air booking, and administration.
• SDI top clients are in the automotive, insurance/financial services, and healthcare/medical markets.
• Founded in 1992, SDI was acquired by Chicago-based Smithbucklin in 2016.
Leadership
Craig Dooley, President
Kim Findlay, Account Director
More Stats
Full-time employees in North America dedicated to meetings and incentives: 15
Meetings and incentive travel programs held outside the U.S.: 35%
Revenue from planning and executing meetings and incentives: 95%
Revenue from planning virtual meetings: 0%
The biggest change we’re experiencing in meeting and event planning is …
“the entrenched norm of increasing costs, tightening financial metrics, and the resulting requirement to deliver more with less. Collaborating with trusted partners, we’re designing innovative approaches that maintain a focus on budget while prioritizing personalized, immersive, and memorable experiences.”
—Craig Dooley, President
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