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Event Planning During COVID-19

Event Planning During COVID-19

By Paula Stanton, Director of Client Development The pandemic has disrupted in-person events across the country – leaving organizers scrambling and resulting in postponements, cancellations and transitions to virtual events. From B2B conferences and charity dinners to marathons and beer festivals – the event industry has been turned upside down. Here are some helpful questions…

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Attracting Event Sponsors – It’s All About Having a Game Plan

Attracting Event Sponsors – It’s All About Having a Game Plan

Sponsorship asks can be a daunting task if you’re not equipped with the proper tools. When attempting to secure corporate sponsors, regardless of your event, you’ll want to do your homework before you dive on in. Who cares? Naturally, you care about your event, but before you go throwing a party it’s important to make…

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The Art of the Invite

The Art of the Invite

So you want to be the life of the party? Or maybe you just want to give your party some life. Either way, knowing who’s who and getting them to your event isn’t always a cake walk. Luckily, you’ve got us, and we’ve got the invite strategies to have you saying, “Hip-Hip Hooray”. Who you…

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84 Hours in Bjorland

84 Hours in Bjorland

Life in Portland, Maine, is like living in a small town that magically evolved into one of the coolest up-and coming cities in the U.S.  What I mean by this is that you have a small-town feel and sense of community, along with a rapidly expanding tourism and hospitality industry. Pair these two elements together,…

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How to stand out in a crowd(ed tradeshow)

How to stand out in a crowd(ed tradeshow)

Broadreach apprentice Julia Sivakoff weighs in on how to make a memorable tradeshow. According to Forbes, “Differentiation is the key to success in a hyper-competitive world, and commoditization is the enemy. Become different in a valuable way.”  The key to making the most out of a convention experience is building new relationships by exchanging ideas.…

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2014 Momentum Convention Inspires Businesses to Think Creatively

2014 Momentum Convention Inspires Businesses to Think Creatively

At the 5th Annual Mainebiz Momentum Convention on October 9, over 1,200 attendees convened at the Civic Center to explore ways to transform their businesses. The event featured 22 speakers, 115 exhibitors, and more than 15 Maine-based food and beverage vendors providing samples to attendees. During the keynote presentation by Stephen Voltz and Fritz Grobe of EepyBird, the…

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