Event Planning
- Identify the objectives of the event and determine the requirements that must be met to accomplish those objectives.
- Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan the scope and format of events.
- Establish and monitor budgets and make sure spending does not exceed budgetary allowances.
- Coordinate all services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, catering, displays and centerpieces, audiovisual equipment, printing and security.
- Organize the registration of participants, prepare programs and promotional material, and publicize events.
- Plan entertainment and social gatherings for participants.
- Hire, train and supervise support staff required for events.
- Approve invoices, maintain financial records and prepare reports.
- Market the event and promote sponsorships
Whether at a corporate environment, association, non-profit or government agency, the most popular corporate events typically fall into one of the following programs:
- Seminars and Conferences
- Trade Shows
- Executive Retreats and Incentive Programs
- Golf Events / Sporting Events
- Appreciation Events
- Grand Openings / Ribbon Cuttings
- Fundraising Event
- Product Launches
- Media Round Tables and Press Conferences
- Special Event
