While the weather is still warm and the days relatively long, fall is quickly approaching. While fall is synonymous with falling leaves, apple orchards, football, and more, there might be no day that embodies fall more than Halloween. Marking that
11 years ago, I began two very different careers. By day, I was a high school English teacher, employed at Northside College Prep, a magnet school serving gifted students in the Chicago Public School system. But when school was on
Event planning is all about organization and efficiency. No matter what type, size, or style of event you are planning, finding ways to reduce busywork and maximize your time and energy throughout the process is essential for any event planner.
While every event host wants the event itself to be the thing guests remember, adding a little takeaway for attendees can be the extra touch necessary to keep your event, organization, or purpose front and center in their minds for
One of the first key steps for many major events is the save the date message. From emails and simple cards to more flashy or elaborate invitation-style options, save the dates are the key to letting your guestlist know about
As the calendar turns to August, parents, teachers, students, and school professionals all know that creeping feeling. Another school year is about to begin, and aside from all of the normal worries, excitement, and logistics of starting another academic calendar,
Retirement marks a significant milestone in a person’s life—a time to celebrate years of hard work and embrace a new chapter filled with relaxation, enjoyment, and personal fulfillment. However, not every retiree is the same. While some might be thrilled
Like every other industry, event professionals are both cautiously and optimistically watching as artificial intelligence and the ever-growing ecosystem of tools it empowers begins to shape and transform event planning. AI offers some obvious advantages and benefits for event planners,
The recent advances in artificial intelligence made famous by OpenAI and its ChatGPT tool have professionals in hundreds of industries wondering what the future holds. From agriculture to politics, education to finance, the potential for AI-powered tools to transform business operations is seemingly limitless.
Asking the right questions in a post-event survey is the crucial part when it comes to collecting event feedback. Post-event surveys are an essential part of any successful event planning strategy. These surveys provide valuable feedback from attendees, which