Even before the “year that shall not be named” shut the world down, malls around the country (at least in my area) started losing their stores. Outdoor malls, online shopping, and economy fluctuations could be contributing factors to this phenomenon. There’s a decent-sized mall within walking distance from me that is empty except for oneContinue reading “From Malls to Event Halls”
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How Do You Keep Up?
As an event planner, how do you keep up with changes? When covid hit, I was working with a group to turn a 3-day in-person event into an online experience. We literally changed everything we were doing in mere months. Online platform technology was changing every time we opened our eyes. When we could meetContinue reading “How Do You Keep Up?”
Why Not Weddings?
Sometimes when I am introduced to a person as an event planner they automatically hear “wedding planner” and start talking about details from their wedding, their friends’ wedding, or ask for advice about an upcoming wedding. They are often taken aback when I tell them that even though as a Certified Meeting Professional I couldContinue reading “Why Not Weddings?”
Put Your Mask on First
We have all heard this spiel when flying, when the oxygen mask falls from the overhead compartment, put your mask on before helping someone else. It is going to be easier to focus on helping others if you are securely buttoned up with your own mask first. Although, if there is a reason for youContinue reading “Put Your Mask on First”
Step to the Side
It never ceases to amaze me how many people just stop in the middle of the sidewalk, hallway, or anywhere for that matter, to take a call from, or FaceTime with, a loved one. They just stop. No consideration for where they are or who might be behind them. No consideration for their location; aContinue reading “Step to the Side”