Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Here’s what some organizers are asking for and getting: Pre-Event Content Marketing – Customized promotional video or interview, webinar, article contribution for newsletter, blog, podcast or magazine, social channel engagement. Post-Event Content Marketing – Participate in a scheduled replay. Invest in Professional Speakers.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Read More : Smart Chat: Julius Robinson On Winning the War for Talent At the end of the three months, participants will take part in the Tisch Center Incubator 2023 “Pitch Your Passion & Seal the Deal” event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The idea emerged as a way to “minimize food waste in the hospitality industry.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Before Ronda Keys was a CMP Fellow —and a CMM, CEM, DES, CTA, HMCC and the assistant director of events at The Universities at Shady Grove —she was a little girl planning events complete with themes, invitations and menus for her Barbie dolls. She says, “Event design was a passion of mine at an early age!”

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 21, 2018

Register for “Banquets and Catering: An Insider’s Approach to Food and Beverage” Have you ever wondered how can hotels charge $120 or more for a gallon of coffee? Speaker Bio: Tom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the planning industry. Pritzker Award for Excellence.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. Knowing this and other nuances associated with AV services contracting can help contain event costs and access to the optimum AV solution. Related: Bringing Advanced Audiovisual to the Stage.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

With all the news coverage of “planetary health diet” —a set of guidelines designed to promote eating habits that are good for the planet and for our bodies—sustainable food is back in the spotlight. Wellness and eco-friendly eating aren’t just fads any more; they’re a crucial shift in the way we engage with food.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 24, 2017

When the afternoon hits and we reach for that third, nay fourth cup of coffee , it’s easy to overlook the full impact of the foods we choose. At a meeting or an event , sluggish attendees won’t be very productive , and neither will sluggish planners. Dark chocolate is a perfect dessert component to wrap up an event.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The world of food and beverage is one that allows planners to get really creative. Let’s look back at some of the year’s best food and beverage ideas for events. 6 Brain Food Snacks that are Office-Friendly. Try serving a few of these at your next event. Serving Up 2016 Food Trends.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2018

That is, if a historic organic ranch amid the oyster beds of West Marin, a Sausalito houseboat dinner event themed to Eastern European food and music and a tasty demonstration kitchen ready for hands-on cooking demos and team-building events in San Francisco’s North Beach will do. Straus Home Ranch, Marshall.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Food and beverage is one of the most important variables in meeting and event planning. 6 Inventive Food Trends. In 2017, interesting new food and beverage pairings , from oysters and gin to sherry and fries, will emerge to compete with wine and cheese.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

If you’re planning an event, there’s one step that is essential to making that event happen: creating the event budget. It might seem daunting and finite to create an event budget, but as long as you make one that is realistic and builds in padding in case of emergency, you’ll be all set. Short on time?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

More often than not, food is the main attraction for event attendance. In an age where consumers shop their values , it’s ever-important to put your money where your mouth is around local sourcing for your next event. Click around, and embrace the food wormhole. . Better events, less stress. Don’t get lost though!

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MeetingPool

APRIL 27, 2017

Some of the latest tech can also make managing food and drink service at your next event easier, allowing attendees to enjoy their preferred snack or beverage without hiring substantial amounts of extra staff to make it happen. Automation isn’t just relegated to standard business operations.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

It encompasses two big rooms dedicated to teaching kitchen safety, equipment operation and maintenance, culinary fundamentals, several labs (baking, pastry, restaurant and beverage), an airy and ample event center, and a rooftop terrace.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Cocktail enthusiasts can find out how to make the alcoholic beverages from learned mixologists. If wine is more their thing, they can become vintners for a day and craft their very own wine or become a pairing expert by learning what makes the ideal wine and food combination. Related: 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Planning a safe event is by no means something that is new in the world of event planners, but it has definitely gained new meaning in the last 18 months. When we think of staying safe and sound at events these days, our minds first go to COVID-compliance officers, screening procedures, and hand sanitizers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Meeting planning always seems to have another trick up its sleeve no matter how prepared you thought you were. With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? Are capacities treated differently for outdoor events? How Concerned with Safety Is the Venue?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With customizable event space numbering over 25,000 sq. of outdoors, Montage Deer Valley can cater to the needs of any meeting. The It Takes Two Package offers 20% off nearly all the resort’s amenities, including but not limited to food and beverage, spa services and AV systems. of flexible meeting space.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Food trucks are fun, convenient, serve delicious food at a fraction of the cost of a sit-down meal, and are a great addition to any event. Koi Fusion offers Korean food with a twist. The company currently serves the greater Portland area and has plans to expand across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Although the fast food chain is conveniently located all over the state, if you’re busy in meetings, wouldn’t it be way easier for the restaurant to set up shop at the convention center? Meeting professionals can hire the In-N-Out Cookout Trailer to park on-site and bring the popular eatery to you. Well, good news!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Plan with Confidence. All-inclusive Hyatt Zilara and Ziva luxury resorts line the most spectacular shores in Mexico and the Caribbean and have each been designed to deliver extraordinary events and guest experiences for savvy planners and their participants. Plan with Confidence. Plan with Confidence.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

This industry runs on jargon, and since meeting planning requires everyone to work at a rapid click, it’s best to get acquainted with it yourself. Convention and Visitors Bureau , a local organization that can help meeting planners conduct venue and vendor selection at no cost. Banquet Event Order (BEO). Master Account.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 8, 2019

The search for innovative ways to reduce your event’s costs and increase revenue is not a new concept. Neither is the use of event sponsorships to achieve these goals. But the expense for food and beverage at events can be a steep one. Challenges and Opportunities of Event Sponsorships .

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Take inspiration from the upcoming 91st Academy Awards ceremony to add some glamour to your next gala event. Smart Meetings asked the experts tasked with making a celebrity show shine to share their secrets for hosting a stellar event. More : Oscar-Worthy Destinations for Your Next Meeting. Stage Ballroom Adjacent Areas.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Ah, another year, another bizarre food craze. Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. According to Whole Foods, fungi are also emerging as an ingredient in soaps and hair care. But if you’re a tad late, don’t sweat it. Flower Flavors.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

Recently, our events team sat down to discuss the top challenges facing our industry today and how to address them. With the inflation rate currently reaching 8.5%, food, travel, shipping, hotel and labor costs are all escalating. Can the agenda be adjusted to fewer days or sessions, thus reducing hotel and food and beverage costs?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Along with the restaurants and stores that now call the station home, a music-cued lightshow plays across the ceiling of the grand hall each evening, while seasonal events such as the Polar Express Train Ride cycle through. of meeting and event space and has undergone renovations to add modern amenities to the classic aesthetic.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

If the hotel is willing and able to resell some meeting space with a small block of rooms, this can lessen some of the attrition. Ask if food and beverage spend above the contracted minimum could count toward the room block minimum. on the closing day of the meeting were at that particular hotel. Our quick save?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 21, 2017

For planners, leaving a lasting impression on meeting participants isn’t always easy to do, though, and can require some important strategizing. Holding an event at an interesting museum , theater or sports facility offers a unique experience that makes for a very memorable meeting. What type of event are you holding?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. During the event, virtual information booths can answer basic questions from attendees.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

We’ve come up with some original ways to incorporate this food into your next event—be sure to try them before September’s chill rolls in! Watermelon can play a role in many alcoholic beverages. Watermelon Sangria. Celebrating my dress being done with @christine_noel_12 #37days #weddingdress #watermelonsangria.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

But one of the most striking features at the new center is what’s spelled out in its name: The venue is on track to be certified as a net-zero carbon events venue, which means that its day- to-day energy comes entirely from renewable energy sources. But it takes time and planning.”. ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

It will serve attendees in the north entrance of the convention center during all public and private events. The post Keep Meetings Caffeinated: 3 Coffee-Forward Destinations to Wake Up Your Event appeared first on Smart Meetings. View this post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 4, 2017

Cinco de Mayo has arrived—it’s time to pull out those sombreros and infuse your event with the spirit of Mexican culture! The traditional lime, salt and tequila combo will get any fiesta going, but these Mexican-inspired cocktails will add a little more flair to your event. Feliz Cinco de Mayo, salud! Ingredients. 4 watermelon chunks.

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