A great way to leave a feel-good impression for your attendees is to offer a community service opportunity within your time together. Here are some ways to make it happen; Teambuilding event. This is an engaging way of getting small groups/ teams of people together with a common objective. We’ve done quilts for women’s shelters, boxed food for global distribution, …
Philadelphia Inspired Event Ideas
Philadelphia Inspired Event Ideas Everybody loves impersonators of famous historical figures or movie characters. Some of the most popular impersonators that we have seen show up at events here in Philly include Ben Franklin and Rocky Balboa. This is a wonderful way to surprise your guests and add a playful and interactive form of entertainment. The mummers are a Philadelphia …
Cutting Waste & Going Green
Cutting Waste and Going Green With the endless amount of thought, time, and energy that is put into creating unforgettable events, comes a great deal of waste – it is inevitable. Luckily, going green at events and meetings is becoming more and more accessible for planners. Here are a few ways to go the extra mile and promote sustainability at …
Healthy tips for traveling
Healthy Tips for Traveling While traveling, whether it is for work or for leisure, it is important to stay hydrated and make sure you are getting enough rest. There is nothing worse than prepping for weeks for a business trip or family vacation only to arrive to your destination with a weakened immune system. A few easy steps you can …
Team Building, CSR & Give Back Events!
Within the past few years teambuilding activities have become an integral part in increasing employee retention and satisfaction. These activities allow employees to bond with their peers without being overly extravagant. Here are a are some trends in teambuilding activities, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and Give Back events that we have seen recently: Mixology Classes and Competitions have become a very …
Saving Money on Centerpieces
Centerpieces are a great addition to the décor of any event, but sometimes they can also break the budget. There are ways to get creative so that you don’t have to sacrifice the look for your event in order to meet a tight budget. Below are a few ideas of how to save money on centerpieces: Utilize centerpieces on every …
Catering Menu Ideas on a Budget
Let’s be honest, when you do an event offsite no one is going hungry! And I know caterers may not agree, but the event is more than just about great food. So, when great food combines with not so great budgets, don’t go for cheap catering or cheap party food and hurt your guests’ experience. Here are a few catering …
Branding Your Event – Six Easy Tips!
Incorporating Logos into Décor is a great way to make even smaller companies feel big time! Here are five places to add your logo at the event: Projecting your logo within your lighting package is an instant upgrade to your logo Branded staff. The staff is all yours for the evening, so why not include them in the branding with …
11 Easy Strategies to Meet Event Deadlines
We are always amazed at the last minute big jobs that come our way. Just when we think we’re free and clear for a catch-up week, then a big program lands itself here in Philadelphia. Let’s be honest, us event professionals live on that last minute need for organization and planning, but this article is a great reminder on how …
When the UnPlanned happens at your Planned Event
Just last week we watched a terrific presentation on Emergency Planning for events during the RIMS 2017 InSite presentations. The presentation was powerful, highlighting a case study of the tragic stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair in 2011 that claimed 7 lives. And then, this weekend we watched the horrific news unfold of the Orlando shooting claiming 49 lives and …
