Planning a Corporate Event Virginia

The following tips will assist you in your mixing of business and pleasure with enjoyable results.

Local Companies

FITA Association
(703) 620-1588
11654 Plaza America Dr., Ste. 120
Reston, VA
Exhibits Inc
757-363-3035
5770 Thurston Ave
Chesapeake, VA
Business Incuabtion Center at CBP
703-768-1440
7001 Loisdale Rd
Springfield, VA
Design Tech Exhibits & Displays
804-755-4309
2211 Dickens Rd.
Richmond, VA
Events Management Group
757-417-7771
1072 Laskin Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
Signs By Tomorrow
703-524-0019
3000 10th St N
Arlington, VA
Velocity Five Restaurant & Bar
703-243-4900
2300 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA
Imn Solutions
703-908-0707
1110 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA
Special Events Entertainment
757-337-3511
1248 N George Washington Hwy
Chesapeake, VA
Media East
757-468-8640
800 Seahawk Circle Suite 132
Virginia Beach, VA

Suppose you have been chosen to organize a corporate event. Unfortunately, all you can think is of that old adage, ‘Never mix business with pleasure’. The following tips will assist you in your mixing of business and pleasure with enjoyable results.

The first thing you will want to consider in the planning process is the food. Often, the potential success of any party or event is determined by the quality of the food. Alleviate the burden and hire a catering service. When you hire a catering service to cater your corporate event, you allow yourself and your co-workers the opportunity to plan and focus on the many details and the intention of your corporate event.

Before calling your catering service, consider the mood of your corporate event. Is there a theme? Is your corporate event casual or elegant? Do you need the catering service to assist you with a venue? A quality catering service can provide all the amenities such as tables, chairs, and tents, to make your corporate event as successful as possible. You want to ensure that your corporate event is not only enjoyable but also memorable.

Consider the following points:

What is your event’s intention? Do you want to reveal a new service or product? Perhaps your corporate event is a thank you party for clients and vendors?

Prepare your guest list and set a date and time. Traditionally, two and a half to three hours is appropriate for a corporate event.

Design your invitation and request an RSVP.

Consider hiring a bartender if you plan to serve alcohol. Make certain your bartender is covered for liquor liability insurance.

Think about your menu options and discuss them with your catering service. Consider your guests that may have special dietary needs.

Plan ahead, remain focused on your intention, enjoy the company of your guests and relax.

For more information, go to Conventions.net.

Featured Local Company

FITA Association

(703) 620-1588
11654 Plaza America Dr., Ste. 120
Reston, VA

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