When we host an event we want to provide our attendees with an experience. We want this event experience to carry out positive feedback and results. The more successful and ejoyable, the more people will want to attend the upcoming meetings. So, how do you create a better experience for attendees at a meeting? Speakers: More people will want…
Do you need help finding the perfect location for your event? Have you checked your next city’s event calendar to see if there will be any major events taking place concurrently with your event? Any major event could potentially impact your event via traffic congestions and sold out hotel rooms. Imagine trying to get to a meeting in…
Article by: San Diego, Calif. – The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. In December 2013, the organization began its Supplier Diversity Program , which ensures that diverse enterprises have equal opportunities to participate in its procurement and bidding process. College Board representatives attended the October…
Planning an event can be a smooth process when you are working with a repeat venue and contact because you have an idea of what to expect from the venue, and how your contact responds to various situations. However, starting relationships with new contacts can be quite a process because they may not always agree with your terms…
References: If you find yourself suddenly planning an event in an area that you are unfamiliar with, make use of your local resources. You may contact a city’s convention and visitor’s bureau, or local hotels concierge desks for recommendations on excellent restaurants and highly rated transportation companies. Materials: Never settle to print materials for the…
When people hear we are event and/or meeting planners, they assume that we get to have fun and attend parties all the time. The reality is that although event planning can be rewarding when you look at the happy couple on their wedding day or the look on your clients face after a very successful meeting…the…
Those of us who are in the event planning business have attended at least a couple of events where we immediately picked out quite a few things that could have been planned better. This is normal because some people tend to do things differently than others. However, what we want to avoid at all cost…
Are you planning an event overseas? Consider the following tips to make sure your event doesn’t run into any turbulence along the way. Time Difference: Make sure you have an efficient way of figuring out what time it is in the event destination. Have a two column spreadsheet readily available by your desk with your…
It is important to maintain good relationships with the individuals that represent the venue spaces that you seek to work with. Whether it is a hotel, a casino, etc., it is nice to build and maintain good relationships with people. You can mutually help each other out, and have long term benefits. Below are just…
Help us build a wall of food to feed people in need! June 10th – 17th, 2016 We are participating in Team Honda Week of Service, and items collected will be donated to the San Diego Food Bank (Tax ID 20-4374795) Please drop off at: SBC, Inc. 12245 World Trade Drive, Suite H San Diego,…
