Entries by TCG Events

Is Venue Selection Really That Important?

Ever heard someone say, “It’s no big deal, let’s just have the event at the museum uptown”? Don’t be among the many event hosts or planners that make this common mistake. Venue selection can make or break your event. Here are 4 key reasons why venue selection is critical to the success of your event. […]

5 Hidden Venue Costs

Each venue comes with its own rules and regulations. It’s important to read the fine print before deciding on a venue and signing a contract. Most of these can be negotiated in the contract phase, but you want to make sure you ask the right questions and budget for any costs you may incur. No […]

Rethinking the Dinner Gala! [NY Times]

The three-course dinners. The auctions and raffles. The speeches from sponsors. The requests for donations. These are the ingredients of many a charity event, and they have stood the test of time.

‘Offsite’ is Not a Four-Letter Word [Sales & Marketing Management]

Smart managers are making meetings more meaningful. Rubber chicken. Endless speeches. Budget-breaking centerpieces. Sound like an event you’ve attended? Too many corporate events don’t yield the ROI that Cassie Brown, CSEP, knows they should. As Chief Experience Officer of TCG Events (TCGEvents.com), Brown specializes in planning and executing corporate events that stand out in their […]

5 Tips to Make Your Fundraising Event a Hit [Special Events]

Fundraising is a critical piece of revenue for many organizations but can be especially difficult in this vexing economy. There are ways to rise up to the challenge and make your fundraising event the best yet. Raise more money than ever before with these five tips below: 1. Make the “ask” early, make it once, […]