Hello, I am Jim Louis, MS CMP CAE. (He/Him) I am a Renaissance man, looking to help your organization achieve its goals!

Jim Louis's Bio:

Jim Louis, MS CMP is the President of Best Meetings Inc.  We plan meetings and events for both corporate and nonprofit clients.  In addition we do association management for nonprofits.  Jim has helped organizations who are facing financial issues with their meetings and memberships turn it around and increase their assets by 280% over three years.  Jim is a public speaker, does event photography, acts, programs applications, an enriches the lives of others. 

Jim Louis's Experience:

  • Marketing Director at Fearless Comedy Productions

    May 2015 - Present | St Paul MN

    Responsible for marketing all of Fearless Comedy Productions' shows and increasing brand awareness.

  • Meeting Planner at cf.Objective() Conference

    January 2007 - Present

    Help plan the cf.Objective() Conference.

  • Conventions/ONTO Program Manager at Minnesota Jaycees

    December 2011 - January 2012

    Help manage the state conventions and ONTO participation

  • Membership Development Director at Shakopee Jaycees

    January 2011 - December 2011

    Help run projects that deal with membership retention, membership growth, new chapter development and chapter activities.

  • Various at Sears

    July 1999 - July 2005

    I held various positions with Sears, including management of an auto center.

  • President at Best Meetings Inc

    August 2001

    I am responsible for all technology concerns at Best Meetings Inc and help plan meetings for our clients.

  • Founder at Meetings Community

    January 2006

    Meetings Community (MeCo) is an online home where vibrant, dedicated and motivated meeting professionals converge to learn, job search, network, discuss and exchange ideas about our fascinating industry. This cyber community acts as a resource for individuals involved in all aspects of meeting planning, including meeting, convention, incentive and trade show professionals and suppliers.

Jim Louis's Education:

  • Walden University

    2005 – 2012
    Master of Science (M.S.)
    Concentration: Organizational Psychology and Nonprofit Management

  • Minnesota State University, Mankato

    1993 – 1995
    MS (ABT)
    Concentration: Psychology, Speech Comm and Educational Foundations

  • Minnesota State University, Mankato

    1989 – 1993
    BS
    Concentration: Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Jim Louis's Interests & Activities:

Charity, Renaissance Festivals, Photography, Volunteering, and Reading.