Feb05
It’s the beginning of the year and you know what that means…it’s time for corporations all over the world to do their annual national kickoff with their sales teams. These meetings’ objectives are typically to …
Jan23
The Special Event is the premier tradeshow and conference for event professionals. This year, the conference celebrated its 30th Anniversary and it was definitely one for the books! From a blow out party at the …
Jan14
This past week we had the opportunity to attend the first ASI Show of the year. The show is the launching ground for all of the newest and hottest promotional products. We always task ourselves …
Jan07
Technology is advancing so rapidly that it’s hard to keep up. The good news is that tools are becoming readily available to help make meeting planners’ and exhibitors’ jobs easier while revolutionizing the conference attendee …
Nov12
For most meeting planners, the welcome reception is pivotal because it sets the tone and energy for the rest of the conference. After a long day of education sessions, I can tell you that attendees …
Nov12
Long Spanish moss dripping from old Savannah trees, morning dew gently caressing the blades of grass, stone statues silently guarding the garden gloriously abundant with overgrown ivy and luscious fauna.This is the picture we painted …
Sep25
It’s that time of the year again; time to come up with the greatest idea on how to increase attendee engagement in your trade show booth this year. How are you ever going to top …
Aug30
My annual trek to Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference this year got a bonus. Minnesota is my “home” so I was able to sneak in a pre-conference visit to my parents and family. I …
Jul23
We recently took a trip to one of our linen partners’ showroom to see what thetrends and patterns are for the upcoming winter season. The jingle bells are ringingin the distance, and it’s time to …
Jun25
The sun is out and it is HOT; that can only mean one thing… it’s officially summer! Here are a few of our favorite food and beverage ideas to serve at events to keep your …