When I began my career in event planning, the idea of managing budgets seemed a little overwhelming. It was never covered in any of the event management classes I took and, despite being a vital aspect of every event, it seems to be a bit of an industry secret.
So, this week let’s talk about some of the nuances of building an event budget. It’s time to share what no one else seems to talk about!
The Framework
Over the past 15 years working as an event planner, I have had the opportunity to produce a number of public events, tradeshows, and fundraisers; outside of my normal corporate social events. It was through these initiatives that I discovered the fascinating effect psychology can play in effectively pricing your events.
I’ve recently been invited to a public Opening Gala event here in Calgary for the opening of a large public
Canada Day is right around the corner which means it’s time to start planning the big 151!
We are unbelievably fortunate to live in such a diverse country that is practically bursting with regional delicacies from different cultures across the country.
Whether you live on one of our breathtaking coastlines or under the big sky of the prairies or up in the rugged north, every corner of our country has something uniquely Canadian
With this year’s winter lasting longer than any of us would have imagined, you may have been too busy to notice that Calgary’s iconic 10 days is right around the corner! That’s right Calgary Stampede 2018 this year July 6 - 15th!
While less than two months might not seem like a lot of time to plan, I have some suggestions for how your company can still be a part of the action and everyone can #stampedelikeaboss.
There are so many
Building a well-run conference isn’t as easy as it seems. From logistics to sponsorships to creative components and food and beverage, the inner workings of these seemingly straightforward events can be anything but.
With the recent wrap up of my latest conference in Calgary, this week seems like the perfect time to discuss the merits of working with a seasoned conference professional when organizing these types of large scale
Recently, I took a long-term client to meet with the event coordinator and chef at the venue for their upcoming corporate holiday event. We began the process of building their menu, which then inspired me to write this post.
When a menu is done well, it’s easy to take it for granted that it was an easy process to put it together. What initially sounds good by description doesn’t always translate well in both taste and presentation.
On July 1st , Canada will celebrate its 150th birthday. Celebrations will be happening across our country in major cities and small towns alike, you too can bring some Canadiana flare to your next Stampede, corporate or holiday event!
Perhaps you’ll incorporate a community giveback or charitable component like “150 thanks yous”, “150 meals donated”, “150 x $150 for Canadians in need”, “150 reason’s we’re
All corporate event planners wear a number of hats when it comes to planning. Project managers, accountants, designers, and so much more and while we are not lawyers we deal with a lot contracts.
I have been so very fortunate to work on events that have included some big name entertainment acts over the years. While I love this aspect of planning, there are things I always share with my corporate clients to keep in mind, when
While spring has not quite sprung here in Calgary there are plenty of family friendly events coming up this week.
Here are some that you might want to attend!
Eggstavaganza at the Calgary Zoo
Dates April 14-15, 2017 9:00 am 2:00 pm
Regular admission rates apply
Enjoy the zoo and kids can decorate cookies, make crafts, enjoy entertainment, face painting, bunny races and even cooking demonstrations!