Every summer in our area we have a county fair. It’s an eclectic combination of activities and food at a very unusual venue. The thought of planning this five day event makes me sweat. Not because of the amount of work, the number of contracts involved, the liability, or the sheer number of people inContinue reading “From Livestock to Lemonade”
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Planning, Permits & Pyro
Years ago I was asked to plan an evening event that was something different. I did a bit of research and discovered that, at that time, hiring a pyrotechnic company to bring a fireworks show on property was not outside the realm of possibilities. I know there are fireworks shows all over town on theContinue reading “Planning, Permits & Pyro”
Don’t Forget Your Paperwork
When I write this phrase, I hear Roz from the Monsters, Inc. movie; the front desk slug-like monster asking about Sully and Mike’s paperwork in the most nasal and obnoxious way *insert giggle*. When planning an event, however, the paperwork is no laughing matter. It is important to understand the difference between an offer, contract,Continue reading “Don’t Forget Your Paperwork”
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!”