Meeting and Event Planner Trends for 2017-18 Good News

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Industry News is so exciting especially when one is in the industry I am in. The ever changing world of meeting and event planning. Why do I call it that? Mainly because the app world along with technology has made it change into a competitive field for the independent planner. Let's see how much more we can expect, that we didn't expect to plan for. For more information you can listen to my Anchor radio show at http://anchor.fm/maria-kamon-mkpde

1. MId-teir is a incoming o better pay with better or increased benefits package. Luxury is on the raise with competive pricing , higher quality services.

2. Creativity is King. Due to the high demand on event planners hotels as having to get creative in the bidding for business.
  * with addition to online events hotel planners have to encourage attended.

* special events such as meeting like meeting success scores, meet and greets, special invitations and BBQ, events might be possible in nagociations.

3. Industry People are looking for venues that offer more than jus meeting and event planning space.
    * Team Building
     * Corporate Meeting Space
     * Ballroom Space

4.  Security is still an issue.
        2017-2018 budgets need to have an extra amount set aside for the security. This will increase the cost of your meeting, event, wedding
     *    Security money needs to be directed towards guest private information being guarded. Guaranteeing safety of personal information.

     *    Guaranteeing selfies in viewers, hotel cameras and security cameras
     *.   Guaranteeing safety of event planners, independent event planners and people who plan events.

5. Incouraging cheifs for catering to shop local for the events planned therefore cutting cost of food.

6. Technology
       * Live streaming events and meetings allowing attendee to attend from place of choice.
       * Instagram and SnapChat are changing the game allowing people to post live shots.

7. Booking lead time is Less.

  * Elbow room negotiations causing more stress on businesses.

 * Event Planners now have to consider more than the venue for events.

* People are less willing to part with their event planners and would rather pay them more then have them leave employment.

 * Event Planners have more room for negotiation.

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Fundraising Why?

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You Company/Business is planning on provided an education event for your people. Why would a company choose a fundraiser for their business? What is the importance of fundraising? You know that your employees spend eight (8) hours or more in the workplace. You want to acknowledge their effort plus motivate them to better heights.

MK Pure Diamond Events has taken on the responsibility of raising funds for families of the May 15, 2014 fires Fire Water Salt Fundraising. Why? “There are two ‘i’s’ in Fundraising – they should stand for inspiration and innovation, not imitation and irritation.” Knowing the importance of what you are doing and the reason is as important as the task of doing. MK Pure Diamond Event's believes in giving back to the community in which it grew up. The community that brings it's people to hire us for business. 

Martin Luther King didn't get up 50 years ago and say: I have a budget and a plan! - Alan Clayton Budget can hinder a business from achieving, what is greater than it is possible. Is this truth or false? I am asking you for assistance in helping us help others. This is my primary goal, although this blog has a secondary goal.  This is to encourage you to help others as a business owner, as a company, as an employer, as an individual or a corporation. 

 Incorporate a fundraiser with your educational/meeting seminars for your business:

1. It helps you show your employees you are about caring for others.
2. It builds your employees to work together the produce a result. (Team Players)
3. It defines what is important to your corporation.
4. It sets a goal that the result is obtainable by the end of the seminar. 
5. Set Goal, Do Activity to Accomplish Goal, See Result, Donate
6. Have the employees feeling and knowing that they are valued.
7. Employees learn working together with shared work accomplishes the goal faster
8. Cooperation!
9. Experience the Rewards!
10. Photograph moment in order to make them lasting memories.

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Cultural Differences Events, Weddings and in Meetings

There are cultural differences that affect all of us.  Some of us accept others and some of us don't  Part of event planning is being able to identify the cultural differences and use etiquette or manners to identify, help, get the client or the customer through the event of their life.  

What to say and when to say it can be the best weapon you have in the fight to have the best day of your life at whatever event you are attending planning.  An event planner who is sensitive to the needs of her clients is an event planner worth every penny.

Affection is one of those that each culture is sensitive about.  For example one culture it is totally acceptable to show affection, (hugs and kisses) where another culture it is not.  The difficult pare it when within the culture it varies between individual.  For example the stereotype of the latin women who shows affection to everyone, because they are kind.  In the Japanese culture greeting someone is not always acceptable.  A handshake is more a sign of respect and affection.

Acceptable affections is a multicultural acknowledgement.  Workplace affections:  What is acceptable in the workplace.

1. Greeting:  Meeting the person you know acknowledgment of their presence with a handshake. Greeting.

Hello Mr.... or Mrs.......   It is a pleasure to see you again.

2.  Time: Punctuality is the second most reason why companies fire an individual.  Be on time.

3.  Alcohol Use: When there are alcohol at an event attending.  Have a glass of your favorite drink, but limit yourself to drinking another beverage to stay sober.  No one likes a drink.  They might be the life of the party at the event, however the next day they will be the gossip of the office.

4.  Gifts: Bringing gifts to the event your attending. This is one you should take the time to find out if it is acceptable or necessary.  Some host may feel the gift is a sign of your generosity, while other feel it is a bribe. "As your host if they have a special organization they would like an money donated to or if there is something special you can bring to the event."  If they say no thank you.  Then accept it as sincere. If you are uncomfortable with this then purchase the gift and tell your host, I know you told me not to but it is my tradition and way to say thank you for the invitation and thinking of me.

5. Color: There is difference in color used as well.  A company in the United States may use a yellow tag on the product, however when they ship the product to a company in China it makes them instantly specious.

6.  Food: Food each culture has food associated with them.  Some cultures you are brave when trying out their food that may be strange or look different. Other cultures see it as peace offering.  I remember at my wedding I had a very American wedding, however we had to offer one thing that was of my culture, as a respect to my parent.  Business is the same way it is about the person you are attending the event for.  Also their are culture food noises is acceptable and a way of showing the person the food is delicious!  Americans tend to judge the person making the noises as not having manner, it is the opposite for some cultures.

7. Clothing: This too can be cultural.  One culture can find a business suit very appropriate for all occasions, Americans tend to dress up or down depending on the event they are invited to.  For example:  To one person they may attend church in shorts and t-shirt, another person may love dressing up or more formal to make it a special time.

8. It is important to know yourself what is acceptable to you as a human being, what you can accept, how you can relate to others, by respecting the differences and honoring their culture.

Referenced: Multicultural Manners Essential  for Etiquette for the 21st Century

Venue Shopping

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Shopping for venues is one of my favorite things to do in wedding/meeting/event planning. Why you might ask, why you might ask.  In shopping for venues one gets to see how the client will be treated. How the venue will recieve the bride, the client, the business professional.  

In the case of a vineyard the event will most likely get to see the vineyard filled with plenty.

Plenty, if it is the right season the vineyard will be over flowing. Abundance, a time filled with celebrations, banquets, family gathers, friends, joyous music.  One can just visit a the venue and feel the presences of event past.

I get the pleasure of visiting the vineyard when it is bare. The pruning or prun vineyard doesn't look as inviting. The color are almost not there. They are more like shades of brown. It is still the same for the person who is shopping or tring to find the perfect place? I say not, the have to see beyond the pruning and see the hope of tomorrow.  In a sence they look into the future.  What will they see? Do they see and event filled with those they love? Do they see celebrations, do you see success?  In this venue I saw all of that, success, celebrations banquets, warm talks by the fire place, fountains of running water, when I see a well planned venue then I know I will recommend it.

This venue will have a vineyard of fullness again. I too will be hired to plan events in this venue.

I too had a season that was bare.  With belief I too can conquer what other want from me and produce  events that are worth of His praise.

Next time you're shopping for a venue consider calling MK Pure Diamond Events or visit the website: http://www.mkpurediamondevents.com and book an appointment today Give us time and we will find the right venue for what you are trying to say to your guest.

Event Planning Should I Do It Myself

Is This Event Worth Planning Myself?

There are some questions that you should ask yourself before you decide to plan your own event.  Whether you are in business yourself or just planning your own wedding consider this.

1.  How much time do I have to devote myself to planning this event?
2.  What resources do I have?
3.  What is my budget?
4.  What do I know about contracts?
5.  How much do I want to please others?
6.  What is my purpose for this event?
7.  If I plan, organize, produce this event how much time will I have to enjoy it?
8.  Is planning this event going to be self satisfying?
9.  What compliments am I looking for?
10. How will I feel if someone doesn't like the event I just produced?
11. What happens if things do go as I planned?
12.  Am I willing to take the responsibility?
13.  What staff do I have?
14.  Will I ask family, friends, others to volunteer their time?
15.  What will they expect of me in return?

Meeting Planning, Wedding Planning, Event Planning is a profession that has been around for since man has lived on earth. Technically, you could say it started before then, but it isn't a very practical approach to planning your current event.  The purpose of hiring professional is to not only help you with the decision making process but to also back you.  They help you carry all the burdens of the day.  They help you with the things none of your guest should know about.

It's funny, when I get asked "Why should I pay you?" I always tell my clients it's up to you if you want to enjoy your day or not.  Thought the planning stages and during the event professionals answer all the questions all the people you will be employing.  They assist your event in being flawless.  Even when there are problems. The goal of the profession is to make it appear as though there are none.  When you are planning the event you not only have to plan the event you have to decided and make sure the details go as you planned.

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