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 | Jan 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
It has been a hot minute since I have had a chance to write a blog post. As I recapped my 2022 – it appears that last year was the busiest year yet for Jennifer James Events – and I know I’m not the only one. Live events are coming back – but what we observed in...
