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3 Stunning Event Venues in Calgary, Alberta. Submitted by todd on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 05:00 Whether you're planning an industry conference, workshop, or wedding, Calgary, Alberta offers a great selection of one-of-a-kind settings for meetings and events.

3 Stunning Event Venues in Calgary, Alberta

Here are a few Calgary event venues that are well-suited for both corporate and social events. Glenbow Museum Calgary's most renowned art and history museum provides a special and engaging setting for any corporate or social event. The museum's collection of Western Canadian art and culture spans across three floors and features a million objects, documents, photographs and artworks that tell the story of the history and development of northwestern North America. 2017 Event Planning Predictions Part 2 - Infographic. 2017 Event Planning Predictions Part 1 - Infographic. The Great Debate: Traditional vs. Nontraditional Venues. Unique Venues Celebrates 30 Years in Business.

Today our membership has expanded to seven venue types, and we celebrate these founding members who helped create a successful place for meeting planners to find venues that are one-of-a-kind.

Unique Venues Celebrates 30 Years in Business

EDWARDS, COLORADO (PRWEB) September 27, 2016 Unique Venues, the leading resource of non-traditional meeting and event venues, is excited to celebrate 30 years in business, as well as the 12 founding members that have been with the company since its inception. The anniversary will be celebrated at the Unique Venues 5th Annual Marketing Conference, held October 13-14, 2016 in Denver, Colorado, where it all began. Unique Venues was founded in 1986 in a tiny building backroom in Denver, and has since grown into the largest venue resource in North America. Unique Venues Success Story: Colby College. Submitted by todd on Thu, 09/15/2016 - 22:07 As the largest venue directory in North America, Unique Venues helps one-of-a-kind event venues market their meeting space to over 50,000 planners.

Unique Venues Success Story: Colby College

Thanks to our massive network, we have helped countless venues increase their visibility, garner more leads, and grow their conversions. One venue in particular that has seen much success in working with us is Colby College. The Ultimate Guide to Event Insurance - Infographic. Guest Post - Top Colleges to Host Your Next Educational Event — Perfectly Planned Moments. The Top Ten Social Accounts Every Meeting Planner Should Be Following. Submitted by todd on Thu, 07/14/2016 - 22:07 Staying ahead of the trends is crucial for those in the event planning business.

The Top Ten Social Accounts Every Meeting Planner Should Be Following

One of the easiest ways to stay current is to follow trendsetters on Instagram and Twitter. The people and businesses we have identified below do a great job of inspiring planners by showcasing their work and providing real world examples. Check out this list, and be sure to give these accounts a follow. Instagram: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Twitter: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5 Rules for a Succesful Event Email. Submitted by todd on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 12:09 The success of an event can be judged by how many people attend.

5 Rules for a Succesful Event Email

How to Increase Your Event Sign Ups - Infographic. Wild Event Location. Submitted by mandy on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 07:00 We are wild about this Unique Venues member.

Wild Event Location

If you are an event planner looking for a unique event location, then allow us to highlight the top five reasons as to why the Calgary Zoo is ideal for events. 1) Calgary Zoo is located in Calgary, Canada. Canadian meetings have never been more affordable. Anne McCaw shares all about the benefits of hosting a conference or meeting in the north in the current edition of Unique Venues Magazine. 2) If you don’t love baby animals, something is wrong. Outside-the-Box Catering Ideas for Your Event. 4 Ways to Become an Expert Event Manager. Today's Contributor is digital marketing professional and freelance writer, Brittany Goodwin.

4 Ways to Become an Expert Event Manager

Conference planning isn't just a simple hobby; for many it's a career and lifestyle. Planning professionals live and breathe conferences, and the best of them get a feeling of satisfaction from planning a successful event. If you want to make it in the professional world of conference planning, simply having an idea of what you want to do isn't enough. You need to meet the right people, and always be on the lookout for the latest planning news and trends. Keeping up with the rapidly-changing industry can be challenging, which is why you need to be properly prepared before starting your professional planning career. Improve Your Business With Team Building Retreats.

Submitted by todd on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 00:07 Whether you’re running a company of five or 500, changing pace with a retreat will re-energize your team, encourage cross-departmental collaboration, and strengthen internal bonds.

Improve Your Business With Team Building Retreats

Conference Centers in the Northeast United States Infographic. Tips For A Successful New Year’s Eve Party. Tips For A Successful New Year’s Eve Party From the Pope’s historic visit to the Presidential race, 2015 has been quite an eventful year.

Tips For A Successful New Year’s Eve Party

However, it’s time to say goodbye to another unforgettable year and say hello to 2016. Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning to ring in the New Year with your friends and family. Brainstorm Brainstorming is crucial to the success of your party. Consider Your Budget Once you’ve defined your spending limit, it’s time to start implementing the ideas from your brainstorm.

Choose The Right Venue This is the most crucial element to planning a successful party. Consider The Weather Is it warm or cold where you’re throwing the party? Have Food Available Throughout The Night. 7 Major Venue Types that Unique Venues Represents. 6 Unique Branding Ideas For Your Next Event. 6 Unique Branding Ideas For Your Next Event In order to have a successful marketing strategy, you must consider branding.

6 Unique Branding Ideas For Your Next Event

Branding establishes your businesses’ identity, attracts new customers, and retains loyal customers. How To Make Your Corporate Holiday Party More Fun. Five Unique Chicago Event Venues - The Social Tables Blog. If you are planning an event, Chicago is a great city to do it in. Because it’s such a large city, it has hundreds of hotels and conference centers, a large International airport that makes getting there easy, many local transportation options (such as taxis, the L train, buses, and rental cars), beautiful parks, riverside and lakeside views, food and shopping options, and more! All that variety is echoed in the many distinctive venues that exist in the area. Here are some of the most interesting: Loyola University Chicago. Heartland Gems: Idyllic Conference Retreats. Planning Your Next Government Meeting.

Atlanta Meeting Planning Tips Infographic. San Francisco Meeting Planning Tips. An Amazing but Cost Effective Event. Submitted by todd on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 22:09 Planning an event can be both fun and challenging. It all depends on which angle you approach it from. Each event represents a new set of goals and challenges to overcome and one of the most exciting parts about planning is trying to improve upon your previous events.

One of the biggest challenges that every planner faces when planning an event is their budget. As an organizer this means being as resourceful as possible and tapping into the local resources around you to find top quality but cost effective solutions. Many event attendees will often tell you that besides the location itself the biggest make or break part of the event is the speaker(s). Salt Lake City Meeting Planning Tips. Guide for Washington, D.C. Meeting Planning. Guide for Baltimore Meeting Planners. 5 Tips for Planning Government Meetings Infographic. Staying Fit While Working on the Road.