“What’s your budget?” I remember dreading these words when I was a newbie event professional. I would tell myself things like, “Know your value!”, “You’re worth it, they’ll see!” and then there I was, sitting face-to-face with the potential new client and getting all caught up in the excitement of the event. I’m already envisioning how great we would be to collaborate; I’m coming up with event design ideas and solutions in my head, therefore allowing myself to be…
Good things can happen when people come together. This is as true for the boardroom as it is for charitable initiatives, and it’s a truth that’s inspiring organizations to make “giving back” a focus in their meeting and event plans. “Why not leverage a positive group environment where attendees are already brought together to achieve a common goal?” affirms Paula Racher, Account Director with Niagara Falls Business Events (NFBE). “The unifying effect of completing a CSR (corporate social responsibility) component…
