In this issue:
British Columbia is an unbeatable place for holding any meeting, conference, trade show or convention. Meeting Places offers up-to-date editorial coverage, insight and practical advice for meeting and event-planners as well as anyone for whom group functions are a part of operations.
One of the premier events of the annual Carnival of Venice, Il Ballo del Doge is a masked ball without equal. This year, event creator Antonia Sautter has expanded her vision, going global, and choosing Bright Ideas Event Coordinators as the sole Canadian representative for the event. “We’re so excited to be a part of the 2013 Il Ballo del Doge,” says Bright Ideas President Sharon Bonner. “I think that the twentieth edition of the event could be the best ever.
Designer dresses, shoes, and clothing on sale for as much as 80% off. A great way to get ready for fall. Update your wardrobe and get sale prices on exclusive, top quality brands. Sept. 21-22. Empire Hotel, 1400 Robson St.
Year 8 of 24 – it was 1995 and I was quickly becoming the “Picnic Queen of Vancouver”. Our Corporate Picnics were such fun and so well organized. At the height of our Picnic season, we were coordinating 50 – 60 Company Picnics per year. Sadly today with such a poor economy, we coordinate less than a dozen.
Year 7 of 24 – In 1994 we coordinated one of the top five events of my entire 24 year career. This production changed the way I looked at event coordination. I learnt a secret to events that have a lasting impact.
1993 – Year 6 of 24 – Balloons, Team Building, and Taking on a Coffee Giant - This was the most exciting year for me since the birth of my event company in 1988. We were busy planning company picnics and Christmas parties, and our client database was growing. But what made it truly exciting was another “Bright Idea” that became a very successful venture. More on that in a bit. We coordinated all sorts of corporate picnics, themed barbecues and team building events that summer.
Year 5 of 24 – I was definitely on a promotional roll in 1992. Business was picking up! I promoted Bright Ideas Events continuously at the various networking breakfasts and association meetings in Vancouver. I was quickly learning the power of building relationships to generate business.
