Corporate Events, Company Parties and Gifts
Planning a Corporate Event can be a daunting challenge even to some
experienced Corporate Event planners. Let us help you plan your event
with our free ideas, tips and themes.
Whether you are planning a company holiday party, a Grand
Opening, Retirement party for a CEO, hospitality event or an employee
recognition, we have the tools you need to successfully plan your next
Corporate Event. Not sure which direction to go in?
Contact Us today for
free personalized help in planning your Corporate Event or Company Party.
Planning a Company Party or Corporate Event:
The Checklist 1. Determine your purpose.
Is this a celebration, a fundraiser, an open house, etc. 2.
Select a date. Having two dates in mind works best as you go through the
initial steps; you may find you need it! 3. Determine theme for
your event. This can be a great way to build excitement for your event. 4.
Determine Budget. If not done already, be sure to have this down
before finding locations, caterers, printers, etc. 5. Select
location. Be sure you visit locations and get written proposals for your
event. 6. Interview and hire an Event Planner, if applicable.
Get everything in writing! 7. Select your event committees, if
needed. Have a team of people to make the workload manageable. 8.
Promote your event. Newsletters, brochures, flyers, radio spots, etc. 9.
Write up your event's agenda. Even if this is a company holiday
party, it is helpful to have guidelines, games, etc. 10. Find and hire
caterer and entertainment. If these are being used and not provided by
location. 11. Select menu. This is determined usually by type of
event and time of day. 12. Find printer for your event.
Invitations, flyers, promotion items, logos for event. 13. Order
hold-the-date cards and invitations. Now's a great time to use that logo
for great brand marketing! 14. Select and purchase decorations.
Balloons, murals, table covers, party favors. You can even have your logo
put on them. 15. Purchase Door Prizes. If having them, incorporate
your logo if at all possible. 16. Get hotel room blocks. A great
way to save money if you are using a hotel for your event. 17. Obtain
audio visual equipment, if needed. Some hotels offer this service if
your event is held there. 18. Obtain RSVPs. Most caterers will need
a confirmation at least a week prior to your event. 19. Finalize plans
for the event. Meet with committee members at least a week in advance to
finalize plans. 20. Enjoy your event! You have earned it.. now is
the time to enjoy! Other items to think about when planning your
company party or corporate event... What type of attire will this
function require? Formal, Casual, Semi-formal? Who are your VIPs?
Employees, Business Partners, Customers, potential clients? Will there be out of town
guests? If so, be sure to have transportation and hotels lined up. We've compiled a list
of items you may need to help you plan your Corporate Event easier:
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Discount Party Supplies | Buy your corporate event party supplies online and save.
Offers themed, holiday, personalized. | |
Event Planning Software | Event Magic Pro. Save time and money. Manage budget,
guest list, vendors, and more. | |
Awards and Recognition | Open Houses, Employee recognitions and incentives,
retirement parting gifts, clients gifts. | |
Travel Arrangements | Save time and money by booking flights, hotels and cars
for out of town guests, clients. | |
Gift Baskets | Corporate gifting for employees, clients, partners.
Baked goods, treats, fruits, meats, etc. | |
Wine Baskets & Gifts | Wine baskets and Wine related gifts for your corporate
and personal needs. | |
Customized Invitations | Create your own unique invitations, stationary,
envelopes and letterhead to accompany your event |
Casino Night
Mardi Gras Party
Masquerade Ball
Sock Hop
Luau Party
Retro Party
Nautical Party
Roaring 20s
Hollywood Party
Tropical Themed Party
Circus
Murder Mystery
Picnic
Carnival
Caribbean Themed Party
Potluck
Karaoke Party
Wine Tasting
Mediterranean Party
Medieval Banquet
Laser light Show
Cajun Crawfish Boil
Games and Icebreakers you can use for Company Parties
Golf Outing
Go Karting
Paintball
Miniature Golf
Amusement Park
Zoo
Riverboat Cruise
Plates, Forks and Napkins
Can Sodas/Punch
Balloons
Table Cloths
Trays
Cake Servers
Party Hats
Noise Makers
Theme Party Accessories (Anniversary/Milestone, Luau, Retirement, Holiday, Employee Recognition)
Custom Printed Items
Party Favors, Giveaways, Door Prize Ideas
T-Shirts
Keychains
Caps
Themed Items
Logo/Company Branded Items
Special
Brown Bag Lunches
Catering Services
Popcorn Maker
Rental Equipment
Decorating Services
Corporate Event Planning
Custom Cards
Custom Fortune Cookies
Marketing Literature Distribution
Casino/Las Vegas Night
Horse Races
Garage Sale
Employee Talent Show Fundraising Tips:
Have modest goals - selling 500 tickets at $10
each is easier to do than selling 100 tickets at $50 each. 500 people will
buy more items at your auction and give your company more exposure.
Ticket sales are important - so be sure you
have this part of your event planning in place before you plan anything
else. If you do not sell enough tickets, you won't have an event anyways.
Get volunteers - a great way to
save money while you plan a Fundraising event. You may be fortunate enough
to find an Event Planner in your city who will volunteer their services, as
well as possibly entertainment, as this is great PR for them and many enjoy
working for charity events. Find Reasonable
Catering - this can often be found by working with a local restaurant
(tip - contact a new restaurant or catering service who will want the
exposure to serve their food at your event!).
Use local amateurs or semi-retired entertainers -
They will save you money on your entertainment costs, if they are not
willing to volunteer their services. What's
hot in Fundraisers - Gala dinner/dance evening parties top the list.
While combining fundraising with a fashion show. art exhibit or
restaurant/bar grand opening are also very popular.
Summer Picnic
Pool Party
Winter/Christmas Holiday Party
Easter Egg Hunt (for employee's children)
Breakfast with Santa (for employee's children)
Team Building
Customer Appreciation
Employee Recognition
Grand Opening
Retirement Parties
Open House
Would you like some free help planning your Company or Corporate event?
Email us today and let our Party Planners offer you some great tips and
ideas! Be sure to let us know the nature of the function, the age of guests
involved and we will offer some great tips!
Whether you are in need of Gifts for Employees, Clients, Partners or
Suppliers; Grand Openings and Employee Incentives, you've come to the right
place! Our merchants specialize in Business Gifts for every Occasion.
Put your Company Logo or Company
party details on anything from pencils to t-shirts, key chains to musical instruments,
glassware to photo boxes! These items are great
promotion for your Company and can be handed out to customers, business
partners, employees,
prospective business leads. They also make great hand outs at
Company Parties, Grand Openings, Customer Appreciation days, Open houses, etc.
A great way to promote your Company: Send these items to radio and television station personalities, local restaurants to give
as freebies to their customers, etc.
Plan your Company Party or Corporate Event with our Party Planner's help.
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