The event you imagined is probably not the masterpiece you’ll be able to create, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t produce a meaningful, valuable event.
Reimagining an Event
The Art of the Debrief; Reviewing Your Event After It’s Over
As I settled in for a writing session at my local coffee shop last week, a group of people began to gather at a larger table nearby. As they passed around a tray of pastries and began their conversation, I
Creating a World-Class Customer Experience
Imagine that you have been working with an out-of-town venue for months primarily via telephone and email to plan a 3-day conference. You arrive on setup day to attend a pre-con meeting with your event manager. She invites you into
Creating a Memorable Customer Experience
I just stayed in the most amazing hotel room. This was mid-range chain hotel, not super expensive or fancy. It was just evident that whoever designed the room was laser-focused on providing a fantastic customer experience. And boy did they
April Eventures Newsletter – Wedding Edition
The April Eventures Newsletter is here, and it’s chock full of information for the DIY wedding planner or bride-to-be! ~ Considering an outdoor venue for your wedding? Here are a few things to think through before you do. ~ The tux shop forgets to
Tips for Attending a Business Conference
The Morial Convention Center in New Orleans has 1.1 million square feet of exhibit space covering almost 11 blocks, and is home to some of biggest and most prestigious conferences and trade shows in the nation. When I attended a
Last Minute Gift Idea – the Snack Attack Gift Box!
Need a quick and inexpensive last minute gift idea for co-workers or team members that won’t cost an arm and a leg? This Snack Attack gift box is something that can be enjoyed by anyone. This one is easy; grab
Attending a Conference? Make the Most of It!
If your profession requires you to attend one or more conferences each year, you already know that it is a big investment of time and resources. Registration fees, travel, accommodations, transportation, and meal costs can quickly grow into a significant
5 Steps to an Effective Meeting
The beginning of a new year is a time of strategic planning for many companies. Goals and projects are identified, budgets are established, teams are created and action plans are launched. Every project manager knows that their projects can only
A Year of Healthy Snacks
In previous blog posts I’ve written about the fact that we no longer serve birthday cakes at our monthly office birthday celebrations. With the plethora of sweet treats already coming into the workplace, we decided that at least 12 times a