Entries by Tracy Fuller-White

Creative Event Spaces: Libraries

Hotels and conference rooms are always a classic choice for events, but they can get repetitive for event attendees on occasion. In your next search for a creative event space think about a library for your event!Some of the most beautiful venues around might be right under your nose! Libraries are more than just shelves […]

October 24, 2016 by

Creative Event Spaces: Wineries

Searching for the perfect venue can be tiresome. In addition to knowing the size, cost, and décor capabilities, you’ll want to know what environment or atmosphere will best fit your event. In your search for a creative event space, you may want to consider holding your event in a winery.Wineries are a wonderful summertime and […]

October 10, 2016 by

7 Simple Centerpieces for Fall

Fall is finally here! Which means we can start thinking about all the great Holidays this season. It means football, changing leaves and warm sweaters.Fall is a great time for events, and centerpieces don’t have to be extravagant to get your guests attention. So we came up with a list! Here are 7 centerpieces that […]

September 7, 2016 by

Accountability Partners

In the event world, you are surrounded by all sorts of people. Vendors, clients, guests… but sometimes you need someone who motivates and understands your position as an event professional. That is where an accountability partner comes in!An accountability partner is someone who keeps you and your goals on track. An entrepreneurial definition is someone […]

September 6, 2016 by

Creative Venue Spaces

We’ve all been to great events in standard venues like hotels, convention centers, churches, event halls but the events that really stand out in our memories are the ones that are held in non-traditional venues.When you begin planning your event and you want to make sure you add that WOW factor, start by thinking about […]

September 5, 2016 by

Texting During An Event

We know that texting when we are driving, when we are in face-to-face conversations and during church is not acceptable, but what about texting during an event between the meeting planner and the provider?Of course I keep my phone on silent, but the ability to communicate with my client during an event has been extremely […]

August 31, 2016 by

Event Technology: Instagram Stories

If you stay up to date with social media apps, you may have noticed a new feature in Instagram. The photo-sharing app recently added a ‘story’ option for users. Similar to Snapchat, a user can now upload a picture or short video for followers. Unlike regular posts, these only last 24 hours.This is an unexpected […]

August 22, 2016 by

Nostalgia Marketing

Everyone likes to feel young, no matter what their age! We have been thinking about this idea with events. How can we bring that feeling back just for a night? A trend called nostalgia marketing, that’s how!Think back to your childhood or young adulthood, how playing a simple game or listening to an artist brought […]

August 10, 2016 by

Landing Your Event Dream Job

Working in the event industry is fast-paced, always changing and fun! It also happens to be one of the fastest growing fields out there. With Universities creating specific majors and people with experience, you may be wondering how to land your dream event job.We created ideas on how to land that job and be the […]

August 8, 2016 by

State Fair Themed Event: Unique food and Entertainment Ideas

There are so many great events that happen during the summer, but for some people the greatest event is the State Fair! Here in Des Moines we are proud have the Iowa State Fair, one of the largest in the country.Not only do people come from around the nation for our fair, but many corporate […]

July 20, 2016 by