Certain events only happen once; a wedding, a conference, a trade show, a concert, a rodeo, an incentive cruise. The event planning team, in certain cases, will work on an event for several months, even years. Venue selection, speaker vetting, risk assessments, travel arrangements, room setups, event design, staff hiring, menu selections; the task listContinue reading “The Shot List”
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Take It Off
I have attended my fair share of conferences and conventions in my career as a Certified Meeting Professional. I was just at a conference for faith-based meeting planners a couple of weeks ago. I have blogged on the over-the-top designs of conference nametags (see my blog What’s in a Name Badge?) and the fact thatContinue reading “Take It Off”
Handling Conflict of Interest
I have a question this time, mostly for suppliers. The question I am asking might be answered differently depending on the particular supplier. I am addressing conflict of interest. I pose two different situations, one as an independent planner, and the other when working with a faith-based, nonprofit organization. In one scenario, I represented theContinue reading “Handling Conflict of Interest”
I Have a Contract!
I’m sure all of you who plan events at a conference or convention center have worked with a delightful, cooperative, helpful, and knowledgeable Convention Services Manager (CSM) who follows your contract to the letter and never throws you a curveball right? You’ve never required multiple phone calls about your meeting space being reallocated to anotherContinue reading “I Have a Contract!”
Check the Calendar
When planning a community event such as a festival, carnival, or concert, be sure to check the local calendars. If you are hoping for a group of rowdy teens and young adults to attend your event, you want to make sure there aren’t any school-related events happening like a cross-town football game, homecoming, or prom.Continue reading “Check the Calendar”