by Jennifer James | Aug 11, 2026 | Budget Planning, Event Planning, Event Prof Insights, Uncategorized
When I began my career in event planning 23 years ago, managing budgets seemed a little overwhelming. It was never really covered in any of the event management classes I took and despite being one of the most important aspects of producing a successful event,...
by Jennifer James | Jun 3, 2026 | Calgary Events, Event Planning, Menu Development, Uncategorized
Every year, one of the most anticipated Calgary Stampede announcements isn’t the concerts or the rodeo lineup—it’s the midway food reveal. This year’s lineup features everything from candied pickles and ramen donuts to outrageous flavour mashups that have people...
by Jennifer James | Apr 27, 2026 | Calgary Events, Event Planning, Event Prof Insights, Uncategorized
Believe it or not the Calgary Stampede is right around the corner. When it comes to Calgary Stampede event planning, many companies assume bigger budget equals a better event. It doesn’t. Some of the most memorable corporate Stampede events in Calgary come from...
by Jennifer James | Mar 30, 2026 | Calgary Events, Event Planning, Event Prof Insights, Uncategorized
Attendee Engagement for Corporate Events: Taking it to the Next Level For Advanced Event Planning & Experience Design When it comes to corporate event planning, the fundamentals of attendee engagement are just the starting point. The real opportunity lies in...
by Jennifer James | Feb 18, 2026 | Event Planning, Event Prof Insights, Trade Show Planning, Uncategorized
With Spring around the corner, in Calgary doesn’t just mean warmer weather—it also signals the start of trade show season. While I often write about corporate events, I’ve also produced more than twenty large-scale trade shows in my career, so I have a real...
