Monday, December 29, 2014

Corporate Parties In New York City

By Sara Reighard


When planning a corporate event, you are given a great opportunity to showcase your skills as a party and event planner. Often, though, these company occasions can end up being a bit tired and dull. If you truly want to dazzle potential clients at a product launch or inspire employees attending a company seminar, here are a few helpful tips.

1. Location, Location, Location

Real estate agents stress the importance of location and that's just as important for a corporate event as it is when buying a house. Instead of opting for a tired old corporate event venue such as hotel or a cookie-cutter conference facility, select something a bit more enticing. For instance, a Manhattan loft apartment can provide you with plenty of space and the setting is much more relaxing and enjoyable.

Home Studios, Inc., for example, rents out two different loft-style apartments in Manhattan and both can accommodate 100 or more guests. The larger loft, with 4,000-square-feet, can handle up to 175 guests for a standing event and 125 for a seminar or sit-down dinner. The second loft is slightly smaller at 3,000-square-feet and can accommodate between 100 to 120 people depending on the type of event. Both lofts have fully equipped kitchens, a dedicated phone line for clients and wireless internet. In addition, the lofts feature soaring ceilings with tall windows, polished wood floors and many beautiful architectural features.

2. Don't Neglect The Food

The type of food and drink you plan to serve depends upon the time of day and type of event, but every event is better with great food. For instance, the typical lunch meeting includes a boxed lunch with a sandwich and chips. However, it might be more fun to offer a large buffet with salads, soups and small sandwiches and plenty of interesting beverages. You could even try out a specific type of cuisine, such as a Japanese feast or custom gourmet flatbread pizzas and paninis.

3. Focus On A Clear Message

If you are hosting a company party for employees, the message is pretty straightforward. You want guests to socialize and enjoy each other's company and that's easily achieved with a great venue, great food and some fun entertainment. However, if you are hosting customers or holding a product launch, it's important that you stick with one single message. You don't need a lot of fancy extras, just a fantastic presentation that grabs people's attention and highly qualified employees to answer questions and provide information.

4. Spice Up The Entertainment

If your event is basically a celebration for staff, then it is a great idea to include some type of entertainment. It's hard sometimes to get people to relax and mingle, so when there is something for them to do, it can be a great way to break the ice. If you have a close-knit team with bubbly personalities, something wild and fun like a talent show or a karaoke bar might be appropriate. For a quieter group, maybe some simple party games would be appropriate or even have a company come in and host a wine or beer tasting. Your fellow employees might have some great suggestions, so don't be afraid to ask.




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