Event Planners Face RFP Overload
They're squeezed by requests for proposal that take hours‹ even days‹to complete, and by clients who expect the same caliber event as last year, but for far less money. Event planners share their frustrations and some solutions.
Do-Good Events
British pharmaceutical firm Norgine celebrated its 100th anniversary by helping some of the humblest people in the world. For its “Century of Excellence: Making a Difference” conference, the company built housing in Mabele-A-Podi, a township outside of Sun City, South Africa, where many children have lost both parents to AIDS. Follow them and other companies as they make giving back part of their meetings
Jumping The Fence
CB Wismar spent his formative years, professionally speaking, honing his skills working at some of the biggest names in the events business, including
Striking an EMOTIONAL CHORD
PALM PILOTS AND plasma screens aren't going away. Indeed, high-tech tools have been a boon to special events, boosting efficiency and deepening impact.
Master Mind
As former director of special events operations for Pinkerton Security, Gary Moses masterminded security operations for the Emmy and Oscar awards. He
Security Basics
No one can plan for every contingency at a religious meeting, but a careful analysis of your event will help you determine how much security you need
Time To Party
QUESTION: What qualities should you look for when you hire a professional event planner? ANSWER: The patience of a preschool teacher, the creativity of
