by kevin.haggerty@ridgecrestnc.com | Aug 5, 2020 | Pre-Event Planning
Let’s face it—hosting an event or meeting during this COVID-19 season is not for the faint of heart. As event planners, our questions have changed from, “How can I maximize the space to hold as many people as possible?” to, “How few people can I fit in a room to...
by kevin.haggerty@ridgecrestnc.com | Mar 30, 2020 | Pre-Event Planning
Your event will only be as successful as the team you have on hand to execute your plans. So, how do you make sure you have all your bases covered when it comes to having people in place? Use this checklist as a guide for assigning volunteers and team members to...
by kevin.haggerty@ridgecrestnc.com | Dec 11, 2019 | Pre-Event Planning, Site Selection
Determining a venue for an event is one of the foundational elements of event planning. Where will your event take place? What are your facility needs? Where will attendees travel from to attend your event? These are just a few of the questions you will have to answer...
by kevin.haggerty@ridgecrestnc.com | Oct 31, 2019 | Activities/Recreation, Budget and Pricing, Cost Saving Ideas, Meeting Set-Up, Post-Event Follow-up, Pre-Event Planning
I recently had the opportunity to attend Christian Camp and Conference Association’s national conference. It was held at Ridgecrest Conference Center and the theme this year was, “Mosaic…accomplishing more together”. We are long-time members...
by kevin.haggerty@ridgecrestnc.com | Oct 31, 2019 | Budget and Pricing, Cost Saving Ideas, Meeting Set-Up, Post-Event Follow-up, Pre-Event Planning
Choosing a location for your retreat can be a time consuming process, especially if you are a first-time planner. However, with just a little advance planning, you can significantly reduce the time spent speaking with prospective hotels and Christian retreat...
by kevin.haggerty@ridgecrestnc.com | Oct 31, 2019 | Cost Saving Ideas, Meeting Set-Up, Post-Event Follow-up, Pre-Event Planning
Don’t you just love lists? How about when everything has a place and that place is orderly? I know many people like this and many who would laugh at me for even suggesting such a thing. I know some people who will take the time to get organized ever...