The 2009 CMI 25
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SDI Travel and Incentives
Chicago
(312) 587-7111
www.sditravel.com
Founded: 1992
Leadership: Scott A. Dillion, president
and CEO; Amy B. Michel, vice president
At a glance: SDI’s top clients are in the healthcare, building supplies, and insurance industries, with more than a third of its meetings and incentives last year being held outside the United States. Among the smallest of the CMI 25 companies,
SDI says the economy, H1N1 flu virus, and the AIG effect created a difficult business environment in 2009. However, some one-time-only programs helped to sustain its volume over the past year, and staffing levels in June 2009 were the same as in June 2008.
Corporate meetings in 2007: 42
Incentive travel programs in 2007: 51
Meeting and incentive travel programs held outside the U.S.: 35%
Room nights booked for meetings
and incentives: 24,000
Full-time employees: 15
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