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Set Up a Quarterly Event Calendar - How to Set Up a Quarterly Event Calendar Video Created: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Want to learn how to set up a quarterly event calendar? Here, see tips and tricks for doing this on your own.
Prepare for Fall Wedding Season - How to Prepare for Fall Wedding Season Video Created: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Want to learn how to best prepare for fall wedding season if you're an event planner? Here, see helpful tips for preparing for autumn weddings.
Prepare for Spring Wedding Season - How to Prepare for Spring Wedding Season Video Created: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Learning how to prepare for a busy spring wedding season can help an event planner to maximize the pre-summer months.
All About Wedding Favors - Choosing Wedding Favors, Place Card Holders, Save the Dates Created: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The best wedding favor ideas, from inexpensive wedding favors to useful wedding favors to edible wedding favors. Green wedding favors that are environmentally friendly. Wedding shower favors that b..
2011 Events Calendar - 2011 Calendar Holidays - 2011 Calendar of Special Events Created: Monday, September 27, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
An events calendar of holidays and major events will help event and meeting planners know the important dates to schedule their programs and the important dates to avoid scheduling their events. Th..
Corporate Meetings - Sustainable Meetings - What You Should Know for Green, Sustainable Corporate Meetings Created: Monday, August 23, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Top tips and insights to turn your corporate meeting or event into a sustainable green meeting.
Catering Business – Starting a Catering Business Created: Saturday, April 03, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Anytime is a great time to start a catering business. Greg Casella, 2010 president for the National Association of Catering Executives and owner of Catered Too! in San Jose, CA, started his busines..
Jumbotrons - Portable Jumbotrons - Portable Jumbotrons for Festivals and Outdoor Events Created: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Event planners hosting community events may wish to consider renting a portable jumbotron for their outdoor events. Learn more about how to add portable jumbotrons to your next festival or communit..
Planning Business Meetings - Tips to Increase Attendance at Events Created: Thursday, October 18, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Several steps can be taken to increase attendance for business meetings and events. To increase the RSVPs, some tips include creating great agendas, maintain sensitivity to the calendar and clock, ..
Online Event Registration - Share Your Feedback About Registration Systems You Use Created: Thursday, April 21, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Share your thoughts and opinions about what event registration software and systems you use. What are the pros and cons based on your experience?
Event Registration - Event Software - Online Event Registration and Software Created: Monday, April 18, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Many online event registration software options have been created and are now available to help event planners. We have reviewed some of the popular online event registration systems out there.
Wedding Favors - Event Favors - Share Your Ideas About Event and Wedding Favors Created: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Share your tips about favorite event and wedding favors you have used.
Business Events - Event Invitations - Tips to Increase Attendance at Business Events and Meetings Created: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
What top tips do you suggest event planners should use to increase attendance and RSVPs at business events and meetings?
Jumbotrons - Event Technology Used at Events Created: Friday, February 11, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Do you use jumbotrons or portable jumbotronsat your events? Share your tips.
Team Building Activities - Team Building Ideas for Events Created: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
What best practices have you used in creating team building activities for events?
Calendar of Major Special Events - Submit Items for Annual Holidays and Special Events Created: Monday, October 04, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Event planners create programs throughout the year based on holidays and special events that are part of the annual calendar. Event planners should submit their suggestions for our annual calendar ..
Sustainable Events - Share Your Tips About Sustainable Meetings and Events Created: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Share your insights about how you have adopted sustainability for meetings and events.
Have You Considered Starting an Event Catering Business? Created: Monday, April 05, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
What holiday party planning ideas and tips would you suggest others for the company holiday party?
Reader Stories: How Did You Become an Event Planner? Created: Sunday, March 07, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Event planners come from many different backgrounds. Share your story about how you became an event planner, and read stories about how others became event planners.
Event Planner - How Did You Become an Event Planner? Created: Sunday, March 07, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Event planners come from many different backgrounds. Share your story about how you became an event planner, and read stories about how others became event planners.
Reader Stories: What Makes Conference General Sessions Memorable? Created: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
General sessions set the tone of conferences and conventions. Share your story about how you became an event planner, and read stories about how others became event planners.
Cultural Venues - Planning Cultural Events - Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre Created: Thursday, August 18, 2011 Updated: Thursday, August 18, 2011
Considering cultural event ideas for a future program? Check out how the Lil'wat Cultural Centre creates opportunities for unique themes for events.
Event Sponsors - Fundraising Sponsors - Event Sponsorship Categories Created: Saturday, April 26, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Nonprofit event planners are always looking for ways to raise money for their cause while keeping the operating costs low. That's where event sponsorship plays an important role. Find out more abou..
Planning Events and Meetings at Museums - Louisiana State Museum Created: Sunday, August 07, 2011 Updated: Sunday, August 07, 2011
Considering museums in a historic building for a future program? Learn what you need to know and how the Louisiana State Museum delivers as a unique venue for special events.
Planning Mountain Weddings in Colorado Created: Monday, July 18, 2011 Updated: Monday, July 18, 2011
Considering a mountain wedding for that special day? Check out how the the Devil's Thumb Ranch in Colorado, and how to creates mountain weddings.
Convention Centers - Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre Created: Monday, July 04, 2011 Updated: Monday, July 04, 2011
Considering convention centers a future program? Check out how the the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre creates unique and sustainable conventions, congresses, meetings and events.
Theater Events – Business Theater – Colosseum at Caesars Palace Created: Monday, July 04, 2011 Updated: Monday, July 04, 2011
Considering a theater event for a future program? Check out how the Colosseum Caesars Palace can convert its theater venue into business theater.
Corporate Yacht Charters - Walt Disney Cruises - Private Events Created: Monday, July 04, 2011 Updated: Monday, July 04, 2011
Searching for a unique venue for that next board meeting or corporate retreat? Consider a corporate yacht charter - Disney style.
Organizing Your Own Wedding Can Lead to Event Planner - Share Your Story: How Did You Become an Event Planner? Created: Monday, June 13, 2011 Updated: Monday, June 13, 2011
Event planners come from many different backgrounds. Share your story about how you became an event planner, and read stories about how others became event planners.
Wine Events – Special Events at Wineries, Cellars and Caves Created: Monday, May 23, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 23, 2011
Interested in planning a wine event in a cave or cellar? Clos Pegase Winery turns events into wine theatre.
What are the Credentials of an Event Planner - CMP - Certified Meeting Planner Created: Saturday, June 16, 2007 Updated: Sunday, May 22, 2011
The CMP designation helps event planners distinguish their credentials and expertise in planning and executing professional events.
Event Planning Software - What is APEX Created: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Updated: Sunday, May 22, 2011
APEX is an initiative of the Convention Industry Council that is bringing together all stakeholders in the development and implementation of industry-wide accepted practices to create and enhance e..

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