by Jennifer James | Aug 28, 2018 | Calgary Events, Onsite Execution
Volunteers are the backbone of thousands of successful events every day. They often don’t get a lot of credit but without their tireless efforts some of your favourite festivities just wouldn’t be financially feasible. As a corporate event planner, I’ve learned the...
by Jennifer James | Jun 25, 2018 | Calgary Events, Menu Development, Theming & Design
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...
by Jennifer James | May 15, 2018 | Calgary Events
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...
by Jennifer James | Apr 26, 2018 | Calgary Events, Onsite Execution
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...
by Jennifer James | Sep 28, 2017 | Calgary Events, Menu Development
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...
by Jennifer James | Jun 19, 2017 | Calgary Events, Theming & Design
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...