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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Hopefully, this will act as a steppingstone for strategic conversations with suppliers and vendors. An organization that undervalues the importance of procurement often pays for it in numerous ways—financial and legal.

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Seven Reasons to Book Now for Your 2024 Event

Blue Spark Event Design

We recommend all of our clients who are looking to book in 2024 and beyond to start immediately, and here’s why: 7 Top Reasons to Book Your Event in 2024 Right Now: Venue and hotel availability (Site selection and negotiation). Limited supply of top-quality event professionals ‘ Event design and production time.

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Success Story: Fall Product Launch with Celebrity Endorsement, Hilton Head, South Carolina

Blue Spark Event Design

Client Objective: Create a custom brand-activation event experience for 500 attendees at the The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa that offered a beautiful product-focused event design , perfect for product marketing shots(wanna see the PHOTOS ?), Services we provided: Site Selection and Negotiation.

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Seven Things to Consider When Deciding Indoor or Outdoor

Blue Spark Event Design

Things to Consider: Weather and Climate Power, Audio Visual, Rigging Access Food and Beverage Entertainment Event Design and Decor Staffing #1: Weather and Climate The first and foremost is of course Weather and Climate. 3: Access Be sure to evaluate Access for all your event staff, vendors, and talent/performers.

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Success Story: Holiday Collection Product Launch in Savannah, Georgia

Blue Spark Event Design

Services we provided: Site Selection and Negotiation (Venue Sourcing). Site Visit Management. Designed Custom Event DĂ©cor and Brand Activation. Created a highly detailed installation timeline and production schedule for the event itself. The Blue Spark Event Design Difference. Entertainment.

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Benefits of Hiring a Professional Event Planner

Blue Spark Event Design

From the invitation, venue , caterer, décor , lighting, entertainment, linens and centerpieces , the list can be long and varied based on the event needs. They will suggest event items or activities that suit your budget and your needs for the event. Updated information about event planning and event elements.

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

Bizzaboo

BizBash Founded in 2000, BizBash creates print and digital publications, hosts events, and provides resources for corporate event and meeting professionals, event marketers, and executives. The Vendry The Vendry offers a digital marketplace and professional community for event industry professionals.

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