How The Co-operators AGM helped raise awareness and funds to tackle the issue of Food Deserts in Canada. For its 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Winnipeg, The Co-operators wanted to…
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, paleo, raw diet… the list goes on, as North Americans becoming more and more health conscious about what they eat – leaving the expectation for food diversity high…
What is it that makes wine country oh-so-romantic? Is it the sweeping landscapes filled with pristine rows of vines or maybe the majestic wineries that could double as midcentury castles? Perhaps it’s…
The 8th annual Hats On For Awareness was held to at Universal Event Space in Vaughan. Over 725 guests attended this sold out soiree with a simple mandate: Wear A Hat. Show…
CANADA’S ONLY FOUR TIME GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDING ILLUSIONIST Lucas knew what he wanted to do with his life since his first performance as a child. Today, he is Canada’s only…
By Hala Bissada, CFRE By 2020, millennials will make up more than 50% of the workforce. They will be the decision makers in their respective organizations and effectively shape the economic future.…
As an event professional, the risk of upgrading your personal skill set, processes, and tools is that your contribution to achieving organizational goals needs to be noticed, ultimately negatively impacting your career.…
Five Secrets to Winning Event Business Awards By Stacy Wyatt, Founder & Publisher, Canadian Special Events Magazine Entering award competitions for event professionals is important. Not just to win but also for…
Selecting your food and beverage menu is one of the most important aspects of designing your event’s guest experience. Today’s savvy and health conscious Guests are just saying no to the traditional…
Instagram has become a resource for inspiration for Canadian event & meeting professionals to add value and creativity to their events. From stunning quality shots of tabletops and AV to mouthwatering food presentations, this platform…
It is said, “You eat with your eyes first,” so creating a lasting first impression is the key to getting the guests to not only try the food but love it, Instagram…
If you’re wondering if industry awards matter, the simple answer is yes. This is true whether you’re an actor competing for an Oscar, a hockey team competing for the Stanley Cup or…
We LOVE food blogs and they are even better when they come from Canadian caterers and chefs. We have curated this collection of our absolute favourite instagram pic from 2016. Be careful…
You receive an RFP from a potential client and you know several of your competitors have likely received the same RFP. How do you set yourself apart from the crowd? What are…
International Live Events Association (ILEA) Vancouver joined together with the BC Chapter of Meeting Professionals Intl (MPI) for a holiday event of epic proportions. “It’s a Wonderful Life” was held on December…
This past summer, Toronto/Muskoka based planner Michelle Planche, President of Paradigm Events had an idea to create an event that combined three of her favourite things; Music, Muskoka and Christmas. With a short…
Studio Bell represents an exciting partnership between NMC and Bell, Canada’s largest communications company. This partnership supports NMC’s vision to connect with music lovers across Canada and to create an international hub…
Everyone in the event industry knows that December is pure chaos. A busy event professional can be involved in upwards of 20 events in just a few short weeks, and the pace……
Calgary’s OneWest Events produced their version of a ‘Cirque’ show for Winsport’s Annual Legacy Gala. To give guests a one of a kind experience, the OneWest team took them back in time…