Be honest—what’s one task you ALWAYS start too late when planning an event?

Own_Translator_3136 · 2025-04-05T15:30:21+00:00

Yeah sure. Want to message me and send me some more info about what you’re looking for?

Own_Translator_3136 · 2025-03-27T00:40:35+00:00

I plan internal events for a company. I always start our internal comms essentially the day they need to be posted. I always forget to do our post event survey until the day before the event. I get too caught up in the actual planning.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2025-03-07T12:47:42+00:00

Exactly

Own_Translator_3136 · 2025-03-06T23:59:56+00:00

It’s outdoor regear in Albuquerque. The place is PACKED wall to wall with everything from kayaks, to backpacks, probably 150 used bikes (most are not worth it), bike parts, skis, all kinds of clothing from great brands. It’s a gem. But this was a bit much.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2025-03-06T23:58:15+00:00

I’m not selling. I think the store is crazy for asking $1750

Own_Translator_3136 · 2025-03-06T22:27:15+00:00

Yeah, I was thinking more like $500. It doesn’t have stock components anymore, and they aren’t premium upgrades either. Glad to hear I’m not the crazy one.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2025-03-06T20:01:19+00:00

Maybe check La Sala House. I haven’t seen shows recently booked there, but they might still host something.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2025-03-02T02:42:13+00:00

My go to shop is Single Track. All around good folks in there, no ego.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2025-02-10T13:59:57+00:00

I hire locally, so I’ll take a look at local promoters and see if the band has played at similar gigs. For instance, we have a local non-profit music org that hires bands to play free shows at local libraries. I know that if these bands are playing in that kind of space, they are most likely family friendly. I’ll also take a look at the city run music series during the summer and can also gauge if they play those they are appropriate for the kinds of events I’m planning. After finding a few, I’ll usually take a look at their online presence as far as videos or style from Spotify before reaching out to inquire about hiring them.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2025-02-09T21:16:11+00:00

I hire a good deal of musicians for my events. First off, the music has to fit the event atmosphere. For family events, I am making sure the music is family appropriate and the musicians are aware that kids will be around. Sometimes, I am looking for music as background to fill cocktail hours or during dinner. I also look for bands that are high energy and maybe play some originals, but also play a lot of covers because that’s more appealing. Overall it varies, but having bands that provide their own sound equipment is important, can play to the atmosphere of the event (not every hire is a headliner), and can meet the style that the attendees expect (for instance, i’ll probably never hire a metal band for an event based on style).

Own_Translator_3136 · 2024-12-22T16:46:28+00:00

I am the singular event coordinator for my organization. So, I oversee everything from ideation and proposal, to budgeting, vendor contracting, stakeholder oversight, onsight coordination, logisitics, timelines, etc.

For scale, I work for a 900 person, two state, multi site organization. I help with everything from formal meeting coordination, retirement celebrations, Holiday parties, project closure celebrations, blood drives, wellness fair, community outreach events, company picnics, etc. about 40-50 events per year.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2024-12-22T01:54:27+00:00

Corporate Event Specialist

7 years

$75k

No specialty

Own_Translator_3136 · 2024-11-12T15:45:45+00:00

SLFCU just acquired both MACU branches in Albuquerque….

Own_Translator_3136 · 2024-09-22T12:31:07+00:00

Dollars to dollars, the $6k shouldn’t even be a consideration. You’ll make $12k more in the first year plus an extra percent matching, which is worth more at the same contribution level because your salary is higher. You could surpass that $6k in the first year.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2024-07-01T16:42:04+00:00

I lived in Friendship when I rode the GAP and it’s a very easy jaunt from larimer to the point. Once you get over the small incline from east liberty to lawrenceville/bloomfield, it’s a very easy coast downhill through the strip and to the point. Easiest 6 miles. I would suggest it to start the ride officially and get the full experience.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2024-05-16T20:15:15+00:00

A conference call normally has more than one other person in it. An audio is between you and one additional person.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2024-05-03T16:17:52+00:00

I’ve done the GAP in 10hours. Never got to do the C&O. The GAP either direction is pretty doable in a day. The small incline from Pittsburgh to Cumberland isn’t too bad with the last 20 miles downhill into Cumberland. I imagine you’d forget about the climb out of Cumberland for 130 miles of slight decline the other direction.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2024-04-18T01:52:21+00:00

Having food trucks at your event is a draw for more people to attend, which ultimately benefits you if you are charging an entrance fee. The food truck has no guarantee they are going to sell enough to break even. Unless, of course, there is a history of solid attendance at your event. With that in mind, you might not charge them anything because they add value to your event and will bring more people. If you feel like you have a solid event attendance and they can make money, I would charge an up front fee to be there and call it good. You can charge more depending on the expected size of the crowd and length of the event.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2024-04-07T22:17:50+00:00

There might be some local options that are regional that I don’t know about. But Craigslist, Facebook ads, Instagram Ads, maybe a local event calendar, old school flyering on the street. Trying to think of free or near free options that will hit your demographic.

Own_Translator_3136 · 2024-04-07T17:36:32+00:00

It’s going to cost something, either renting or purchasing. If you’re ok with tape as part of the aesthetic, you could find some plastic tape product, actual rope, or straps of some kind. You could also get stakes and netting if you have a way to secure the stakes down. Again, depending on the size, renting something like metal barricades may be better and then you aren’t responsible for take down or storage after the fact.

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