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Back in the day, professional event planners used heavy binders and a Rolodex to manage their corporate and networking events. They would spend weeks poring over data and organizing details, then many more weeks contacting guests, discussing plans […]

Showing your employees that you appreciate them is the best way to foster a positive workplace culture, retain your best people, and improve overall employee satisfaction and productivity.  A recent Gallup and Workhuman report found that when employees […]

You’ve worked tirelessly over the last few months—no, years—to get your business up and running. Finally, it’s time to celebrate your opening day. Of course, a grand opening both celebrates your accomplishments and kicks off your next customer-facing […]

Whether you’re hosting an unforgettable corporate fundraiser or a sweet baby shower in your home, every kind of party needs a budget. Tracking your expenses helps you save on event costs, negotiate with vendors for the best rates, […]

College is an important and transformative time in a young adult’s life, and campus activities—from clubs and organizations to events and extracurricular programs—play a pivotal role in shaping well-rounded individuals.  It’s important for colleges and universities to provide […]

Organizations of all sizes rely on fundraisers to raise money, spread awareness of their cause, and engage donors, clients, and the larger community. But a fundraiser event doesn’t have to be extravagant—or extravagantly expensive. Whatever your budget, you […]

Do you have a vibrant and diverse group of students, and want to help them build trust and empathy for each other? Community building activities can do just that—they encourage people to understand each other, to appreciate different […]

Building a strong relationship with customers goes beyond providing great products and services. Clients want to know they’re valued, and companies that show they really care can develop long-term loyalty faster than brands that don’t connect with their […]

Hosting an open house is a great way for real estate agents to attract potential home buyers who might not otherwise see a property. It offers a low-pressure environment where interested parties can leisurely stroll through the home […]

Whether you manage five people or 50, corporate team-building activities are a great way to help your employees build better relationships with one another. From happy hours to interactive classes, there are endless on- and off-site activities to […]

These days we tend to associate the term RSVP with Facebook, where “yes” means “maybe,” “maybe” means “no,” and “no” means “How do I know you, again?” But there was once a time when an RSVP held significant […]

No matter if the majority of your team works remotely or together in an office, everyone enjoys the opportunity to gather in a more relaxed environment to let loose and kick back. Enter the work happy hour.  When […]

Whether you’re in the event planning industry or simply like to throw a fabulous party now and then, you can plan events with sustainable practices in mind. As wonderful events are, the energy, food, water, and paper used […]

We get it. Professional events can be boring at best and pointless at worst. In The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, author Priya Parker, an expert in conflict resolution, argues that we’re just […]

Porter and Hollister Hovey, the sisters behind the beloved staging and interior styling company, Hovey Design, have a knack for transforming empty spaces into charming homes with relaxed vibes in the span of a few hours. Known for […]