On this date in 1970, Earth Day was celebrated for the very first time. Since then, people all over the world take part in honoring the Earth on this annual holiday. Today, the Van Petten Group team took some time to show our support for protecting the environment, and we hope you do too! Here are a few ways your association can celebrate Earth Day: Switch up your commute for the day. If you are lucky enough to live fairly close to your association’s office, bike to work! One less passenger off the road for 1 day can save over …
Planning A Conference On A Budget
Most associations or small organizations are given a limited budget to work with when planning their conferences but you should never let this financial constraint limit your conference’s WOW factor. Instead, be creative and find ways to cut costs in your budget while still delivering a high-quality experience to your delegates. Concentrate on what’s important to them by focusing on the experiential elements of your event. These include networking opportunities, educational content, ease of navigating the event and the general atmosphere. 1. Plan early and be flexible with the dates and location of your meeting. If you can afford to …