If you’re like me, you’re constantly concerned with the following three questions regarding meal selection: (1) Can I accommodate all special dietary needs; (2) Are my catering choices fitting (and tasty) for the event; and (3) Will I have enough to feed all my guests? I list a few tips to help you (and me!) answer all the above questions when choosing our next menu.
Back in March, I did a blog post on Event Web Resources. These websites are helpful tools, but not part of my daily read. I keep a long list of blogs (professional and personal) that keep me entertained and informed. Below are some of my favorite events blogs. I hope many of these can find a way into your reader as well.
I think the only three letters I dread more than TBD are CMP. The CMP stands for Certified Meeting Planner, a highly regarded designation in the events industry. I often tell others that it is similar to a PhD in the events world due to the level of work and dedication it takes to achieve. The CMP is administered by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) and has provided a standard certification for meeting professionals for the past twenty-five years.
Who could forget Humphrey Bogart’s famous last line in Casablanca? Bogart’s character Rick Blaine gave us so many memorable quotes within the 1942 romantic classic, but his final one resonates most with me in reference to both my personal and professional life. While planning events here at Georgia Tech, I am continually inspired by how the development of “beautiful friendships” can significantly impact the outcome of my events and the guests’ experiences.
Clough Commons was dedicated last September and has quickly become one of the most desirable event spaces on campus. Marketing and Event Manager Jennifer Upton shares valuable tips for staging successful events in one of Georgia Tech’s premier spaces.
Frank Gordy Dining Room at the William C. Wardlaw Jr. Center
The Wardlaw Center, located at the corner of North Avenue and Techwood Drive, not only houses Georgia Tech’s Development and Communications & Marketing departments, but also offers ideal space for seated dinners for 50 to 100 guests.
While we certainly have some great event resources here at Georgia Tech, there are plenty of other resources out there that we lean on. Below is a list of some of the great event sites around the world wide web. Whether you are looking for industry standards or an idea for a centerpiece, be sure to check these sites out.
