10 Alternatives to the Office Holiday Party
10 Alternatives to the Office Holiday Party Bolstered by an economy that has made some significant strides over the last few years and healthy corporate profits, a survey by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. shows that more of the nation’s employers are ready to break out their party hats during the holiday season. But recognize that employers […]
Don’t Fall for Scammer ‘Clients’
Don’t Fall for Scammer ‘Clients’. Bogus “clients” who pass bad checks off on event planners are back in business—with a vengeance. Nicole Matthews of The Henley Co. in San Diego alerted Special Events last month that a supposed “client” wanted to give Nicole a deposit for an event he would hire her to plan. He […]
Everything You Need to Know About Business Christmas Cards
Should you send business Christmas cards to clientsand customers? Yes! Not only are Christmas cards a tradition, but sending a business Christmas card lets your client or customer know that they are important to you. And that’s important in terms of furthering a relationship. However, as furthering a relationship is the goal, you don’t want […]
With a deep understanding that food is an art
With a deep understanding, food is an art. With the arrival of food on TV and a celebrity chef-inspired culture, consumers want better food everywhere they go. That includes at the Event Venues. Especially relevant today’s culinary service needs to be flexible enough to handle changing menus. As well as have enough capacity to feed […]
Are You Planning This Year’s Employee Holiday Party
Let’s assume you’ve been charged with planning this year’s employee holiday party, but have been asked to organize the program to reduce costs without impacting the quality of the event. After all, employee holiday parties are designed to serve as excellent morale boosters that translate into improved employee satisfaction and retention levels. This is a […]
20 Ways to Tell Your Employees That You Care
20 Ways to Tell Your Employees That You Care. The holiday season brings the possibility of great joy for employees – and the opportunity to do great things for your business at the same time. The actions you take to foster excited, engaged employees always bring pay back to your organization. (What goes around, comes […]
Arizona The Resort State
Arizona The Resort State, Healthy competition among properties raises the bar Luxury meeting options in The Grand Canyon State are as vast as, say, the Grand Canyon. Stellar resorts with Native American-themed spas, name-brand golf courses and breathtaking desert scenery are hardly new in Arizona. The Wigwam, outside Phoenix in Litchfield Park, turns 86 this […]
Scottsdale Corporate Event Jet Hangars
Scottsdale Corporate Event Jet Hangars. Whether you’re planning an amazing incentive event, a let your hair loose offsite party, business meeting, awards gala, or team building, the right venue will set the tone for your next corporate event. With experiential events at the core of purposeful marketing, creativity concept to execution is paramount to success. […]
Plan an Office Party When You Are Not Giving Out Bonuses
Plan an Office Party When You Are Not Giving Out Bonuses. If you have given out holiday bonuses in the past and your employees have come to expect them. Do not make the mistake of overspending on a holiday party as a substitute for bonuses. Even if your company can afford a fabulous Christmas party, if […]
Find Food Choices, Flexibility and Fit When Selecting a Caterer
Find Food Choices, Flexibility and Fit When Selecting a Caterer. If you are like many people in today’s digital age, you consult online reviews when considering a restaurant choice. After all, someone else’s negative dining experience can save you the wasted time and expense. Good food can outweigh poor ambiance or a less than stellar […]
