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Local Food Vendors in Washington, DC – 3 Ways to Discover Food for Your Next Event

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Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Keep tabs of your finds by following the accounts and, as a back up, add the names to an excel spreadsheet with notes as to why you thought this vendor was a good fit for your next event. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Don’t get lost though! Local Markets.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

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Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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The Ultimate Event Venue Sourcing Guide

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Event Organizer From The state of in-person B2B conferences report Does the venue need to have sustainability certifications? As the world embraces sustainability and environmental consciousness, more and more event venues seek LEED or other sustainable certifications. It’s time to craft an engaging request for proposal (RFP).

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How to Plan an Outdoor Event in 10 Steps

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Talk through the logistics of catering an outdoor event with your vendor and make sure they have experience running events outdoors. If you choose great vendors who have experience with outdoor events, they can help guide you and explain what equipment you need for their piece of the puzzle. Hire a caterer.

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Event Strategy And Consulting: The Ultimate Tips For An Elevated Experience

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When Roel, Ruud, and Dennis crafted their program , they proposed three levels. For those who were part of the program and achieved the certification of Event Designers , Roel has some news. ” In MPI’s Venue Sales Certificate Program you can learn even more about these tools. Venue Sales Certificate Program.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

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☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Secure a certificate of insurance (COI). . ☐ Secure a certificate of insurance (COI). ☐ Create a list of potential sponsors that you want to include and send proposals. ☐ Determine all fabrication and branding needs.

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8 Key Things to Look for When Choosing a Destination Management Company (DMC)

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This extra layer of support can be invaluable during shortages, ensuring qualified staff, material shortages or vendor overwhelm can be more effectively mitigated. We understand it is in our mutual best interests to propose creative ideas and realistic solutions that seamlessly integrate with your vision.