Category Archives: Avoiding Disasters

Entertainment Rider… Do you really need it?

by Laura Brewer | February 15, 2013

Every entertainer comes with a rider; the bigger the name the bigger the demands. Some riders are full of
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Posted in Avoiding Disasters, Corporate Events, Event Industry, Logistics, Why We Get Paid for This | Tagged In: backstage, Entertainment, Entertainment Management, Entertainment rider, greenroom, national entertainment, rider requirements

by Laura Brewer | January 10, 2013

A BEO is the contract and final say when it comes to your event at a hotel property! BEO
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Posted in Avoiding Disasters, Corporate Events, Event Industry, Logistics | Tagged In: Banquet, BEO, Branding, Corporate Events, Efficiency, Event, Food and Beverage, Hotel, Management, Planning, Schedules, Sponsorship

by Laura Brewer | August 7, 2012

We knew the general challenges of auctions – obtaining items, creating
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Posted in Avoiding Disasters, Corporate Events, Event Industry, Logistics, Non Profit | Tagged In: Auctions, challenges, Clients, event planning, Fundraising, Non-profit Events, Paddle Raises, Preparation, Successful Events

by Kim Martin | April 4, 2012

When planning an event, there are several reasons to choose a non-traditional venue. Often times we choose non-traditional venues
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Posted in Avoiding Disasters, Event Industry, Logistics, Why We Get Paid for This | Tagged In: non-traditional event space; unique event venues; unique event spaces; event venues; event space; unique wedding venues; venue rentals; renting event space; event budgets; event rentals; event plannin, Non-traditional venues

by TCG | January 12, 2012

Planning is our business. It allows us to bring imagination to life, to build the incredible and unforgettable experience
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Posted in Avoiding Disasters, Event Industry, Logistics | Tagged In: business planning, event planning, how to plan, increase productivity, personal time, Plan, Planning, reaching personal goals, time management

by TCG | November 14, 2011

Last week marked the 5th NC Governor’s Conference for Women. While the attendees left the conference motivated, inspired, and
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Posted in Avoiding Disasters, Logistics, Why We Get Paid for This | Tagged In: NC Governor’s Conference for Women; North Carolina Conference for Women; NC Conference for Women; North Carolina Governor’s Conference; NC Women’s Conference; conference management; conference produce

by Cassie Brown | October 18, 2011

As part of their “goody bag,” a client was gifting a pair of TOMS shoes to every attendee. As
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Posted in Avoiding Disasters, Logistics, Why We Get Paid for This | Tagged In: Average Shoe Sizes, Corporate Events, event management, Guest Experience, RSVP Management, TOMS shoes

by Cassie Brown | September 16, 2011

Well, anyone having an event should. As should their service providers. The tragedy at this year’s Indiana State Fair serves
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Posted in Avoiding Disasters, In the Headlines, Logistics, Why We Get Paid for This | Tagged In: event designers, event disasters, event insurance, event management, event volunteer, fundraisers, Indiana State Fair, MS Bike Tour, Warrior Dash