by Calgary Event Planner | Aug 10, 2023 | Calgary Events, Event Prof Insights
As I celebrate my 20th anniversary as an event planner, it’s a perfect time to take a retrospective journey and assess the changes, transformations, and improvements that have occurred over the past two decades in the industry. Certain elements that were once...
by Calgary Event Planner | Jul 13, 2023 | Event Planning Careers, Event Prof Insights
Event planning is an exhilarating and dynamic profession that requires a unique blend of creativity, organization, and interpersonal skills. It’s hard to believe that I started my first agency job in July of 2003! After dedicating two decades of my life to this...
by Calgary Event Planner | Apr 24, 2023 | Event Logistics, Event Planning Careers, Event Prof Insights
Asking an event planner for a proposal can seem simple enough when someone has never hired a professional event planner or event coordinator. However, in the last few months, I have had some odd requests for proposals (RFP). Event planning can be a complex and...
by Jennifer James | Feb 21, 2023 | Calgary Events, Event Prof Insights, Uncategorized
Organizing an event, whether it’s a meeting / conference, stampede event or a corporate holiday celebration, can be a daunting task. From managing vendors and coordinating logistics to ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day of the event, there are numerous...
by Calgary Event Planner | Nov 4, 2021 | Event Planning Careers, Event Prof Insights, Uncategorized
I have been very fortunate to have been an event planner for the past 18 years. Even saying 18 years makes me wonder where all that time has gone! Before becoming an event planner, I had many other jobs and experiences that I now know helped get me ready for this...
