Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Many public golf courses and private golf clubs offer special event party packages for intimate gatherings, like anniversaries, corporate meetings, networking events, and birthday parties. Regardless of your level of experience, staying organized will help you better plan, prepare, and execute a golf course birthday party to remember.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Six months might be a long timeline for relatively simple events; 12 months might be appropriate for a large-scale event with thousands of attendees. Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. Add vendor timelines.

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Restaurants are highly sought-out venues for many events, from corporate meetings to private gatherings, casual parties, and fine dining affairs. Be prepared to answer any questions a potential client may ask, such as: Do you have private, semi-private, or public restaurant event spaces? How many guests can you accommodate?

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Consider factors such as skilled versus outsourced labor, local vendors, what’s in season, etc. Ask food and beverage vendors about large events that may be taking place during the same dates as your meeting. PRO TIP: Read employee feedback from sites such as GlassDoor to learn more about how the vendor, as a company is managed.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

These stakeholder considerations may include: Travel expectations Using a preferred brand for a venue or travel Perks and luxuries that stakeholders, attendees, and partners have been had in the past Ensuring time and space for meet and greets Consider travel and travel-related logistics. Inquire about restrictions on vendors.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

How to Source the Perfect Meeting Venue for Your Attendees Finding the right venue for your corporate meeting is a lot more nuanced than planning a user group or public-facing event. However, you don’t want to completely forget about the “wow” details that can make a corporate meeting enjoyable either.

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Gavel International

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Meeting planners may want to consider options for box lunches, working with local vendors to provide food delivery services, and taking necessary survival items such as extra water, food/snacks, bug spray, and a first aid kit. All attendees should be educated about the responsible use of fire, including cigarettes.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. They are charged with understanding what the client wants, designing an event that meet the client’s goals, and telling a memorable story to event attendees. Comparison and Selection. Collaboration.

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Gavel International

MARCH 11, 2024

Take the people who dislike meetings, combine them with those who appreciate meetings but have trouble focusing during them, and add in-house meetings that are too long or aren’t productive. You can do so in many ways, from using local vendors to treating attendees to cultural events in the evenings.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As a meeting planner, attendees and other travelers on your team need to know the benefits of carry-on baggage versus checking bags. If you’re lucky enough to have a vendor partner with a travel team that you can call or text, make that your first move as you walk briskly to the airline agent’s desk. Read more here.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Fortunately, by preparing ahead and focusing on top priority items first, it is entirely possible to stay within the allotted budget. Below are key budget considerations when planning a meeting. Meeting planners can leverage AI to make meeting planning more efficient and productive. There are many details to consider.

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