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 […]
Planning the Perfect Corporate Christmas Party
Planning the Perfect Corporate Christmas Party Is everyone in your office always talking about that one Christmas party that was so great? Or maybe they’re complaining about having to attend the same boring party again this holiday season. Either way, if the burden of planning this year’s party has fallen on your shoulders, we are […]
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 […]
The Live Events Coalition
Who We Are The Live Events Coalition is an inclusive, non-profit, all-volunteer organization. Our industry is often cited as one of the hardest hit by many, and one that will require very specific considerations long term in order to regain our footing. And while The Live Events Coalition may have been formed in direct response […]
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 […]
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 […]
