I was recently at an event for event planners and suppliers. I have attended this event before. It has some great education and I can earn continuing education units (CEUs) towards both my CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and my CFMP (Certified Faith-Based Meeting Professional) renewals. I get to reconnect with those I have come toContinue reading “A Walkable City”
Category Archives: eventplanning
Agendas with Impact
When hosting a large event in a city, do you serve the community while you’re there? I know there are zillions of details to review, rooms to set, and nametags to print, but as part of the event, do you offer your attendees the chance to participate in a service project? Depending on the goalsContinue reading “Agendas with Impact”
From Appetizers to Air Filtration
I was perusing a social media feed for event planners when I came across the most outlandish guest request I think I’ve seen to date. We never encounter these, right? A registered attendee emailed an event planner several days before the multi-day, 1000+ person event, and made an accommodation request. Absolutely! As planners and eventContinue reading “From Appetizers to Air Filtration”
The Conversation Menu
I recently heard this term and absolutely loved it. Oftentimes, when groups of event attendees are sitting around a table, either waiting for a session to start, or the purpose of the session is networking with others, people have trouble getting the conversation going (especially the introverts). To help facilitate this, provide a conversation menuContinue reading “The Conversation Menu”
Engines, Exhaust & Earthmovers?
I came across a monster truck show as I was flipping through channels the other day. It was oddly one of those situations I just couldn’t look away from. I’m not generally into this type of event; they’re loud and dirty and I’m not sure what they’re trying to accomplish, but at this point inContinue reading “Engines, Exhaust & Earthmovers?”