Renee Radabaugh, CMP
Renee Radabaugh, CMP is the President and CEO of Paragon Events, Inc. headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida.
Serving customers across various regions and industries, Paragon Events Inc. offers meeting, association management, and event services under Renee’s internationally recognized leadership.
Renee has over 30 years of experience in the event planning and event marketing industry, specializing in corporate, government, non-profit, healthcare, and large-scale meetings, conferences, and tradeshows.
Founded by Renee in 1989, Paragon Events Inc. has evolved into a multifaceted, award-winning organization that provides complete marketing solutions, brand development, association management, corporate incentives, destination management, and environmentally-friendly eco-events all with our comprehensive, tried-and-true event planning strategies.
In 2013, Paragon Events Inc. broadened its horizons with the creation of Cultural Explorations Cuba, a travel management company that specializes in providing rewarding experiences and cultivating meetings and events on the formerly forbidden and beautifully mysterious island of Cuba. This extension of Paragon Events Inc. organizes programs for 1,000’s of travelers since its inception offering medical meetings, not-for-profit programming, and exclusive activities such as private visits to the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Havana.
Today, Renee Radabaugh is an acclaimed industry leader and is regularly asked to author content for various publications. Renee speaks on a number of industry topics including leadership, crisis management, cultural events, experiential travel, and the latest innovative trends.
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Renee presenting at the 2018 BizBash Live Florida event on “Cuba: Events, Explorations, and Everything You Need to Know.”
Lights, Camera, Crisis: Renee Radabaugh covers crisis management at MPI South Florida’s January 2018 Education event.
Renee is the moderator for MPI South Florida’s May Education Event at Marlin’s Park Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Renee Radabaugh’s Notable Awards, Recognition & Publications
Renee Radabaugh featured on the November issue of MPI’s The Meetings Professional Magazine.
Renee Radabaugh, CMP is honored as a 2020 Planner of the Year by Smart Meetings. This year presented the industry with massive challenges; however, when the going gets tough, meeting professionals get flexible. This award celebrates Renee’s ability to motivate, educate, and inspire communities while finding new ways to make a difference in the world.
Paragon Events’ President & CEO, Renee Radabaugh is announced as a Corporate Connect 2019 “15 over 50” Honoree. These individuals are leaders, mentors, and stars who moved the events industry forward for decades. We are proud to salute their revolutionary efforts. Click here to read the full article of the first class to receive this distinction.
Featured Speaker: Renee presented on Cultural Explorations Cuba at the 2018 BizBash Live Florida event. Renee’s featured session was titled “Cuba: Events, Explorations, and Everything You Need to Know.”
Recognized as a 2018 Trendsetter by Meetings Today magazine. This elite group is celebrated for propelling the industry with “cutting-edge ideas, ceaseless dedication and seemingly endless advocacy”.
Named 2017 Enterprising Women Of The Year by Enterprising Women Magazine. This prestigious award recognizes the world’s top women entrepreneurs and honors Renee’s business growth, active mentoring and support of other women and girls, and is a tribute to her leadership.
Appointed to the Association for Women in Events (AWE) Board of Directors for the 2017-2019 term, working to support the career advancement of women in the event industry.
Named ‘Meeting Planner of the Year’ by Meeting Professionals International South Florida Chapter (MPISFL). This prestigious award recognizes the talent of Paragon Events under Renee’s esteemed leadership.
Named 2017 Enterprising Women Of The Year by Enterprising Women Magazine. This prestigious award recognizes the world’s top women entrepreneurs and honors Renee’s business growth, active mentoring and support of other women and girls, and is a tribute to her leadership.
Featured Speaker: Renee introduced Paragon Events’ travel division, Cultural Explorations Cuba at BizBash Live: The Expo 2015. Click here to watch the full presentation.
Featured Moderator: Renee spoke at MPI South Florida’s “Partnering with Your Industry Professional Globally” at the Marlin’s Park Stadium.
Appointed to the Industry Advisory Council of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), serving over 130 premier four-and five-star luxury hotels, both nationally and worldwide.
Named “Influencer in the Meeting Planning Industry” by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and One+ Magazine.
Recognized by Convention South Magazine as a 2013 “Meeting Planner to Watch.” CSM is the leading meetings’ industry magazine since 1983.
Featured by the strategic investment group American Express Venture Magazine as a Notable Entrepreneur in the U.S.
Recognized by Boca Raton Magazine in its “People to Watch” featured article. This series highlights the best of the best in South Florida.
Featured Presenter: For the second consecutive year, Renee is invited to speak at the 2014 MPI WEC in Minneapolis, MN.
Featured Presenter: Renee spoke at the 2013 Meeting Professionals International World Education Conference (MPI WEC) in Las Vegas, NV.