Company picnics are a great opportunity to show appreciation for your employees, provide coworkers the opportunity to network outside of the office, boost morale with some work reprieve and fun, as well as an additional chance for team-building activities. Ensure your picnic is successful with the following guidelines: >Plan ahead Throwing together a last minute picnic will not turn out well for you or your…
Finding the right sized venue for your event can be a difficult feat, but with the right guidance you can determine the perfect size and atmosphere for your attendees. An article on MeetingsNet gives great tips to help determine what size venue you need depending on the number of guests you are expecting. When serving food, 6-10 square feet of floor space should be given…
How to meet and converse with others Engaging in conversation can be somewhat of a sport: listening to others ideas, collaborating, discussing deep subjects. It is something I love to do and find it to be essential to my wellbeing and the health of my mental state. I have learned to enjoy networking and find the new ideas and meeting new people fascinating. During various…
A red carpet gala benefiting Boys and Girls Club of Iowa It is amazing when we are given the opportunity to provide décor and management services for events that support a great cause. This weekend we had a blast decorating the Frank Ross Memorial Classic Gala. The theme for this year was “Come Fly Away” and appropriately held in an airplane hangar for the event….
How to manage your way through networking events as an entrepreneur Learning to network does not come naturally, which I found out the hard way. When I started my business I was a young entrepreneur that needed to figure out how to make a business work. Very soon, I started to understand the importance of networking to help build my business and connections. This often…
Ideas for healthy food stations and snacks for your next meeting or conference Eating healthy during long meetings and conferences can be a struggle. It’s easy to grab whatever is presented throughout the day whether it’s a cookie, bag of chips, or doughnut. Sugary and carb-loaded food options can leave attendees feeling bloated or sluggish. In order to keep the energy high, offer healthier food…
Which side of the brain do you think dominates in event planning? You’d be surprised. As event planners, many people automatically assume that we think only with the right side of our brain. We’re creative, social, and imaginative… But what many people don’t realize is that it takes a balance of the two hemispheres for us to complete our tasks. However, knowing what side you…
How to handle a less than expected attendance at your events Estimating the amount of attendees for your event can be a stressful experience. Overestimate and food can go to waste, the room can look empty, and you may be left with an abundance of event swag that was specific to that event only. Underestimate and you may be left with hungry guests, a lack…
A business development conference produced by InnovativEvents in Dallas, Texas This past week, I jumped in my car and headed down to the “Lone Star State” to produce a business development conference. Welcomed by warm weather and a beautiful event venue, I was ready to get down to the Event Producer grind. The event was held at Omni Park West hotel. This hotel can accommodate…
Original photo by Morgan Sessions PowerPoint has become ubiquitous in business and meeting presentations. A new company exercise called “PowerPoint Karaoke” or “battle decks”, takes presentations to a new level to reduce worker stress and tackle the fear often associated with presenting. In this unique and fun presentation method, presenters stand at the front of the audience after just receiving the topic of their discussion….
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