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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marry your best friend in a Helicopter Hangar
Marry your best friend in a Helicopter Hangar. Ever considered marrying your best friend in a Helicopter Hangar? Make a grand entrance to your wedding reception in our Airbus AS350-B2 “SaberCat1” helicopter. You can impress your guests with Helicopter rides of their own and show them what Scottsdale Arizona is like 1000’ up! Our Heli […]
Automobile Museum of Scottsdale is now open
Automobile Museum of Scottsdale is now open and creates exceptional experiences from the ground up, driven by the lust and love for all things automobile! Therefore our exclusive venue is for the client who is primed for something distinctive. The flexibility of our spaces provides for a unique canvas for your event planning. Corporate events […]
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 […]
The Most Common Types of Corporate Events Search the site Search
The Most Common Types of Corporate Events Search the site Search. According to Meeting Professionals International, more than $122 billion is spent annually in the U.S. meetings industry. This money is most commonly spent at resort hotels, city hotels, suburban hotels, conference centers, restaurants, country clubs. And convention centers, but at the end of the […]
Business Etiquette for Corporate Events
Appropriate business etiquette is expected of everyone, especially at corporate events. That means most people learn meeting etiquette and how to conduct themselves at business events “on the job.” Of course, not everyone is completely at ease with knowing whether they are conveying proper business etiquette to corporate hosts, colleagues, and other guests. Keep in […]
