A red carpet gala benefiting Boys and Girls Club of Iowa It is amazing when we are given the opportunity to provide décor and management services for events that support a great cause. This weekend we had a blast decorating the Frank Ross Memorial Classic Gala. The theme for this year was “Come Fly Away” and appropriately held in an airplane hangar for the event….
How to handle a less than expected attendance at your events Estimating the amount of attendees for your event can be a stressful experience. Overestimate and food can go to waste, the room can look empty, and you may be left with an abundance of event swag that was specific to that event only. Underestimate and you may be left with hungry guests, a lack…
A business development conference produced by InnovativEvents in Dallas, Texas This past week, I jumped in my car and headed down to the “Lone Star State” to produce a business development conference. Welcomed by warm weather and a beautiful event venue, I was ready to get down to the Event Producer grind. The event was held at Omni Park West hotel. This hotel can accommodate…
Original photo by Morgan Sessions PowerPoint has become ubiquitous in business and meeting presentations. A new company exercise called “PowerPoint Karaoke” or “battle decks”, takes presentations to a new level to reduce worker stress and tackle the fear often associated with presenting. In this unique and fun presentation method, presenters stand at the front of the audience after just receiving the topic of their discussion….
Event decor from a nutcracker-themed corporate holiday event Varying event décor year to year is fun and refreshing. This year we were given the opportunity to bring in various nutcrackers sprinkled with other holiday details to create the perfect corporate holiday party atmosphere. The event was held at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa. To see decor from our other…
When guests or attendees are sitting for long amounts of time, it is often difficult to keep their attention. One solution many events and parties are turning to is having interactive entertainment because it is a great way to keep the crowd attentive and vibrant rather than apathetic and sedentary. Interactive entertainment often costs less than traditional entertainment and you can experience major rewards, like…
As you think about the future and what you leave behind the phrases “going green” and “reducing your carbon footprint” may come to mind. You might have made changes in your personal life to become more environmentally friendly but how often do you think about being green while planning your meetings and events? It might not cross your mind regularly but with the tips below…
Background photo: Waag Society Business coaches provide advice and guidance when an issue approaches in your work life. Finding one isn’t always easy if you don’t know where to start. I can say that having a business coach in the event planning industry has been a life saver as well as with entrepreneurial adventures. Once you have found a business coach, they are invaluable and…
Event sponsors go out of their way to provide financial assistance so that you can achieve your event goals. A successful event can hinge on the amount of sponsors and assistance they provide. Because of the important role that they play, it is vital to make sure that they get proper recognition and that you show your appreciation. Follow the five tips below to ensure…
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