One LinkedIn group, SPIN (Senior Planners Industry Network), which was launched in October 2008 as a place for senior meeting planners to network, went live in 2011, hosting 40 events in 14 cities. SPIN, the Senior Planners Industry Network, is an association serving meeting and event planners with at least ten years of experience. It provides networking and educational opportunities, and is free to join for qualified members. SPIN was founded by Shawna Suckow, a Minnesota-based certified meeting professional with 18 years of planner experience. For more information about SPIN, please visit +++++ www.spinplanners.com +++++