5 Meaningful Ways to Thank Your Employees This Holiday Season
5 Meaningful Ways to Thank Your Employees This Holiday Season 1. Unexpected Perks You probably already offer your employees perks that provide an incentive for their hard work and dedication. The holiday season is a great time to give a little extra. Unexpected perks can cost your business very little, such as an extra day […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
corporate holiday parties
As event planners consider various options for this year’s corporate holiday parties (both of the client and employee appreciation types) many are looking for ways to control costs without compromising overall value. Of course, most corporate event planners are also seeking ways to create a cheerful, celebratory environment without appearing wasteful, which is a common […]
How to Negotiate With an Event Venue
How to Negotiate With an Event Venue. Event venue pricing can at times be incredibly confusing. From hidden costs, over night room hire charges, additional fees for service, minimum spends, additional service charges being added. Below we look at the best ways to negotiate in brief What’s your overall budget? Plan it fully, what do […]
2016 Chicago Cubs and Great Meeting Teams Have in Common
2016 Chicago Cubs and Great Meeting Teams Have in Common. Before the 2016 World Series is a distant memory, I want to share my observations about what made the Chicago Cubs so great and how those qualities translate to great meetings and events teams. 1. During the locker room celebration, Cubs executive Crane Kenney proudly […]
WE ARE CORPORATE EVENT ARCHITECTS
WE ARE CORPORATE EVENT ARCHITECTS UNIQUE • EXCLUSIVE • PRIVATE NORTH SCOTTSDALE CORPORATE EVENT VENUES A swanky venue you find nestled in the heart of Scottsdale. We guarantee our success by being exclusive private and totally unique. What matters to us is the quality, not the quantity of events we produce. From our fashionable foodie-approved menus and […]
PR Tools This PR Pro Can’t Live Without
PR Tools This PR Pro Can’t Live Without. When you’re balancing floor plans, color palettes, vendors and design schemes, it can be difficult to find time to incorporate public relations into your day-to-day routine. Of course, we all know how vital PR is to growing your business and bringing in more prospects. The question is: […]
The venue truly sets the tone
UNIQUE • EXCLUSIVE • PRIVATE NORTH SCOTTSDALE CORPORATE EVENT VENUES The venue truly sets the tone Before anything else, the venue truly sets the tone for the type of event you’re throwing, be it otherworldly, ethereal, old-school or modern. And, while spectacular decor is a tremendous component to any remarkable celebration, sometimes the venue just speaks for […]
