THE BIG 3-OH!

JNR Incorporated is proud to be celebrating our 30 Year Anniversary! What began as a three-person consulting firm in Las Vegas in 1980 has evolved into a respected multi-million dollar corporation serving clients that read like a “Who’s Who” of Fortune 500 organizations. We attribute our continued success to a team of talented individuals who take pride in being the very best in their respective disciplines, and to loyal clients, who share our passion for excellence. We are proud to boast that for thirty years, regardless of what marketplace challenges we’ve faced, we have remained true to our core beliefs that there are no substitutes for quality product and exceptional service. To everyone who has helped us reach this milestone in our journey, thank you! And to those who have yet to experience “the JNR difference”, we look forward to working with you soon!

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JNR DEBIT CARD PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO FLOURISH

In 2001, JNR added Promotional Debit Cards to our incentive offerings to provide our clients with an alternative to traditional travel or merchandise programs. Our MasterCard® Debit Cards are a popular and effective tool for improving performance and recognizing special achievements as they offer recipients the flexibility to select their own rewards. The cards are redeemable worldwide, anywhere that MasterCard is accepted, and available in predetermined amounts or as rechargeable cards for ongoing programs.

It’s interesting to note that while the current economic climate has forced some clients to eliminate or pare down travel and merchandise programs, Debit Card incentive and recognition programs have experienced an increase in popularity. We attribute this to the fact that JNR has a turn-key process that makes Debit Card programs easy to implement and administer. To learn how a customized Debit Card program could benefit your organization, contact Gina Gennette, Vice President, Debit Card Division ggennette@jnrcorp.com

CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING WITH A PURPOSE

It’s uplifting to see that social consciousness and the desire to “give back” to local communities are becoming elements within corporate meetings and incentives. At JNR, we have seen a significant upswing in this practice, with more and more clients asking us to incorporate Community Outreach projects into program agendas. We have created a number of successful Team Building events that left participants feeling as rewarded as the recipients of their compassionate efforts. Some of these projects have included building bicycles and restoring ball fields for underprivileged children; painting and planting at various recovery centers; packing backpacks for at-risk children; and painting a mural for a hospital in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. The sense of fulfillment that participants take away from these activities, and the global awareness that ensures, are often mentioned as some of their most memorable program experiences. If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to contact us!

JNR VETERAN EARNS “EVENT PLANNER OF THE YEAR” HONORS

We are proud to share that one of our own has been named Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine. Senior Account Manager Linda Cote beat out nominees from all over the country to earn this impressive distinction! Presented annually, the award recognizes excellence in creating a multi-faceted, large scale meeting or incentive event, and carries significant prestige within the industry. A 16-year veteran of JNR, Linda credits her ability to maximize budget, her strong vendor relationships, a flair for the creative, and precise planning as contributing to her win. She has designed and operated incentive programs, meetings and special events for groups ranging from 40 to 1000, including delivering events for many Fortune 500 organizations. Well done, Linda!

RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS

We think it’s who you know and what you know that makes for a successful program, meeting, or special event. To stay ahead of the trends, and to provide our clients with insight and recommendations, JNR team members actively participate in a number of industry organizations and associations. Some of these include:

  • The Society of Incentive and Travel Executives (SITE) Board of Directors
  • Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
  • Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Board of Directors
  • Mandarin Oriental Hotels Incentive Advisory Board
  • Southern California Regional Hawaii Advisory Council
  • Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
  • Cal State University, Fullerton – Entertainment and Tourism Management Advisory Board
  • International Association of Corporate Entertainer Producers (IACEP)
  • Cruise Line International Association, Inc. (CLIA)
  • Network Branded Prepaid Card Association (NBPCA)
  • Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS70)

These affiliations allow us to offer our clients access to the very latest information available as well as a global perspective to make sound strategic decisions.