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News

Brown Builds Her Own Brand [South Charlotte Weekly]

Read the original article in South Charlotte Weekly After nine years of working for Tribble Creative Group, SouthPark resident Cassie Brown decided to make a change. So she bought the company and assumed the role of president and CEO. Brown purchased the company and has since given it a serious makeover, renaming and rebranding it ... Read more


News

Table Talk [CBJ]

TCG Events has been an iconic name in event planning in the Queen City for the past three decades. But with a change in ownership, the firm has been slowly redesigning everything from its infrastructure to its name. After Cassie Brown bought Tribble Creative Group in January 2011 from Mary Tribble, the company quietly began growing the ... Read more


News

The Power Planners – Charlotte Event Planners [nFocus]

They are typically behind the scenes. They help hosts look good, relieve worry and stress, avert catastrophes, help non-profits fundraise smarter, create moments that demand attendance, and make celebrations talked about long after they have concluded. Many people have aspired to the supposed glamorous career of event planning, but there are few who choose to ... Read more


News

Corporate Spotlight – Banking on Our Community [nFocus]

By nFocus Charlotte Every once and a while people do a good thing just for the sheer pleasure of doing it.  When that person happens to be an executive at a large financial institution, with lots of executive friends in other large financial institutions, that good thing can be a very big thing. “Friends and ... Read more


Logistics

It Takes a Village to Build and Maintain the Olympic Village

Have you ever wondered how Ryan Lochte or Gabby Douglas live while at the Olympics? Like the rest of the world, we have been glued to our TVs wondering who will take home gold and who will emerge as the new superstars, but we were also curious about their accommodations. Olympic Village Construction on the ... Read more


Logistics

Corporate Event Planning 101: The Basics

Figuring out the first step in the corporate event planning process can be the hardest part. Here is a list of basic considerations to ponder: The excitement for your event starts with your first touch-point, usually your invitation. DO NOT RUSH TO GET THIS OUT! It is better to move the event date than to ... Read more


Event Marketing

Invites At First Sight

The excitement for your event starts with your first touch-point – your invitation. Don’t rush! It is better to move the event date than to rush your invitations. Let’s say this is the first time your company is putting together a big event. You have set the date, are entrenched in the details, and it ... Read more


Food & Beverage

Inspiration From the Culinary Industry: Recreating the Alinea Dessert Experience at Events

As a creative bunch, some of our fabulous ideas are often outlandish without a concrete method of execution. This is where our vendors, who are all connoisseurs in their own areas, come into play.  One such idea was inspired by Alinea Restaurant in Chicago. We recently did an event where one of the client’s main ... Read more


News

Should I manage creative employees differently? If so, how? [CBJ]

Cassie Brown, Chief Experience Officer, TCG Events: Happy creatives love what they do. They are motivated by a challenge and have a low tolerance for boredom. Continuous learning opportunities are critical to keep them fresh, energized and engaged. Creative employees respond to passionate people. To successfully manage creative people, define a clear goal, minimize distractions, create ... Read more


Event Marketing

Corporate America: Change Your World, One Event at a Time.

How can corporate events play a role in this new economy? Whether you are re-branding, re-locating, or launching a new product, a well-executed event can bring life to your endeavor. If your strategic direction includes becoming a knowledge source in your industry, contemplate an educational conference or full-day seminar to shine a spotlight on your ... Read more