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Meetings & Conventions in 2021: When Are We Getting Back to Normal?
It’s the beginning of a new year and event planners are sitting down to plan the coming year’s meetings and conventions. Many are wondering, “Are we back to normal yet...
8 Swag Bag Ideas for Your Next In-Person or Virtual Event
How can you show off your organization’s values while at the same time give your attendees something valuable they can take home with them? Grab...
8 Perfect Party Entertainment Ideas for Your Next Corporate Event
Every corporate event planner knows the only thing worse than technical glitches and running out of food is having entertainment that falls flat....
Your Guide to Planning a Successful Fundraising Event
Need help raising money for your organization? Maybe your business requires an extension put on your office building or you need money for some...
Top Meeting Destinations for 2021
Are you in charge of planning your organization’s next meeting? If so, you know that choosing just the right destination is crucial to the success...
Should You Hire a Meeting Planner?
Meetings are the backbone of the business world. And, whether an organization has five employees or 1000, meetings are how that team communicates,...
Stage Design Ideas to Wow Your Attendees
What separates an ordinary ho-hum even from an extraordinary event that your attendees talk about for years? The details. On top of your list of...
5 Networking Ideas for Your Next Event
Ask every attendee the main reason they travel to conferences and events and most will tell you it’s for the networking opportunities. In fact,...
5 Catering Ideas for Your Next Corporate Event (Plus Common Catering Mistakes to Avoid!)
Let’s be honest: the food you serve at your corporate event can make or break your program. Serve good food and your attendees are delighted. Serve...
How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Corporate Events
You’ve taken the time to plan the perfect event for your attendees, now it’s time to market it. And while you have a variety of marketing channels...