It is Essential for Your Event Planner to be Insured
No matter what type of event you are planning, there are a multitude of details and factors that can affect the outcome. Hiring a qualified event planner with a track record of success can minimize your chances of having things go wrong, but there is always the possibility of something happening that is out of the event planner’s control. This is why it is essential for your event planner to be insured. There is a variety of insurance types... Read More
Smart Planning for the Unexpected – Insurance Coverage for Events
It makes sense to carry general liability insurance when planning and hosting events, but sometimes additional coverage is needed for some of the smaller details. What’s an event without food and drink? Did you know that host liability or liquor liability insurance is a requirement in certain states when liquor is being served at an event? Your event planner should be familiar with the requirements in your state, and ensure that the event sponsor... Read More
Do Event Planners Need Insurance? Of Course!
The Event Concierge clients hire us to oversee their events and make sure everything from weddings to corporate events go off without a hitch. But, there are things that are out of the control of even the best event planners, which is why understanding insurance coverage for events is so important. There is a variety of insurance types that benefit event planners and, in turn, the host of the event. When you are hiring an event planner, it’s important... Read More
Meeting Planner in Phoenix, Julie Wong, earns Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification
Phoenix, AZ – Julie Wong, owner of The Event Concierge, a meeting and event planning company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, received certification as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) by the Convention Industry Council. This designation recognizes individuals who have achieved the industry’s highest level of professionalism. Requirements for CMP Program certification are based on professional experience and a written examination. ... Read More
Event Coordinators and Stress
It’s official. You thought your job was stressful, but according to CareerCast’s list of the Most Stressful Jobs of 2012, event coordinators racked up a “stress score” of 49.85, landing us in the number 6 position, right behind police officer and military general. Even though a good event planner seems cool, calm and collected, most events present challenges that can raise stress levels…just a bit! Event coordinators are responsible... Read More
