Posts By: Sarah Koriath

Strong Staffs Lead to Successful Events

Strong Staffs Lead to Successful Events

Compass Rose Events strives to produce our events with the best staff possible, while maintaining a sense of community. One way that we are able to do this is by partnering with local high school and college student organizations to assist in the delivery of our events. We work in conjunction with athletic teams, bands,… Read more »

Top 5 Ways to Increase Attendance at Employee Appreciation Events

One topic that continually comes up when I meet with clients involves driving attendance and employee engagement at Employment Appreciation Events. Many times event planners tell me that they can’t seem to get more people to come out to their events. Because we’re all focused on budgets, they mistakenly feel that it takes more money… Read more »

Getting Great Bang for your Event Buck

Employee relations events have been around forever. The company holiday party and the company picnic are the most common examples. As with anything in business these days, getting excellent value is critical. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy great value when you plan your next company outing. Maximize Attendance A successful event… Read more »

Using an Amusement Park for your Employee Appreciation Day: Pros and Cons

appreciation events

Many large employers today plan annual appreciation events for their employees and families. It’s a great way to say thank you for their hard work and commitment. These employers are often choosing big amusement parks for the event venue. Whether it’s Six Flags, Coney Island, Kings Island or Disneyland, they all have their pros and… Read more »

Ten Themes to Try for your Corporate Event

Themed Event

Everyone loves a good themed event, and surprisingly it’s quite easy to work a special theme into your annual traditions – whether it’s an employee appreciation day, company picnic or holiday event. You can always customize the menu, prizes, trivia contests and décor to fit any event theme, but below we’ll outline some of the… Read more »

Evaluating Return on Investment for Corporate Events

Return on investments

One of the most important things in business is getting a good return on investments. It is easy to monitor the bottom line and see how profitable you are as a company, but getting a return from your employees and colleagues is just as critical. One of the most cost effective ways to show your… Read more »

Choosing the Right Vendors for your Company Event

By: Patricia Ernst Lucky you! Your name was drawn and this year you have been labeled the “Party Planner.” Choosing the right vendor or vendors can be a painstaking and burdensome task when planning a large corporate event such as a Company Picnic or Family Fun Day. Decisions, Decisions! You are now the quarterback and… Read more »

Let Compass Rose Plan Your Holiday Party

The holiday season is almost here, and planning the corporate party is at the top of your long to-do list. Your yearly celebration needs to live up to your level of expectations. Set the bar high with Compass Rose Events and give your colleagues and staff a party they will never forget. Compass Rose Events… Read more »

Holiday Parties in the Workplace

Many companies are opting to forgo the annual holiday party, choosing instead to schedule a luncheon, cookie or gift exchange or just give out gift certificates. It can be time consuming to plan and organize a holiday party, and there may be concern about the cost or liability of holiday celebrations. Although there are many… Read more »

When to Choose a Marketing Event

When marketing events are done well, they can be one of the most powerful tools in your communication arsenal. Many companies avoid live events because they feel the cost is too high and executing an amazing event is too time consuming. However, consumers remember their in-person experiences with a brand much better than any advertisement,… Read more »