No Data Left Behind
“Oh, the Places You’ll Go” (Dr. Seuss)
Are You Ready for the Turnaround?
Mission Possible
No Small Role in Big Change
Plan. Protect. Prevail
CSI: Common Sense Ideas
Up, Up and Away
Capital Pursuit (Tivial Pursuit)
Driving Your Business to Success (Car-Racing School)
Coloring Outside the Lines
Winners at the Game of Business (Game show theme)

For more great ideas check out Bravoevent.com for Interactive Entertainment Ideas, Casino Parties, Team Building Activites and much more.

Meetings & Conventions Magazine, March 2010

The event will be on September 29th from 11:30 to 1:30, at the brand new Urban Studios in the heart of the Pearl District at 206 NW 10th Avenue.  Lunch will be provided by Pearl Catering.  

Join us at this very special new venue for great networking, food, and education.  Click HERE to register.

The other resource I just read about in Smart Meetings Magazine is trigga.me – a website that consolidates all of your Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Xing, etc. into one “easy-to-manage portal”. Check It Out!

And if you are thinking that Sustainable Catering means “goodbye to meat” or “hello Tofu burgers,” you’re in for a big surprise:  This is hearty, fresh, and delicious cooking….done by some of Portlands finest chefs!  

This month ISES will fuse learning, entertainment, and magnificent organic foods:  You’ll enjoy a sumptuous four-course lunch while learning the secrets of locally-sourced menu planning from the best of the best.

You’ll learn not just what ingredients go into sustainable menus, but just as importantly, we’ll show you the best practices that make your caterer a truly earth-friendly organization. We’ll also help you understand the ins and outs of selling sustainable catering to your end-users.

The First Unitarian Church will be our host, offering three different traditional auditorium spaces along with the gorgeous, LEED certified Buchan Reception Hall.

What:  A fun, interactive way to learn while you dine.
When:  Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 – 11:30am to 1:30pm
Where:  First Unitarian Church’s Buchan Reception Hall
Address:  1226 SW Salmon Street, Portland

RVSP HERE

Are you effectively reaching younger attendees (under 40) to your booth at tradeshows? According to Meeting News Magazine and a survey by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, younger attendees desire more ability to plan their exhibitor interactions before the start of the event in order to maximize their time on a large show floor.

In a survey to hundreds of attendees at a recent event in Chicago, they suggested “scheduling appointments would make them more efficient in talking to experts in the exhibit booths and getting quality information”. The younger participants cited a preference for interactive components within exhibits – where they can “personally engage with the product or control the demonstration” – it’s much more effective than brochures!

Photo from 2007 Bravo Live – the “Dancing Heads” booth.  Mark your calendars for the 2009 Show – Wednesday, October 14th at the Oregon Convention Center.

“Green is bigger than before. Palace Blue adds sparkle to a classic tone, but pair it with warmer colors so it doesn’t come across as cold or depressing. Purple is a sophisticated color signaling a number of qualities such as luxury, romance & femininity.” Their suggestion is use just hints of purple, as found in nature.

“Yellow represents joy, gladness, delight and the promise of a new beginning. Gray is also suggested as a pairing with yellow to create a sense of grounded optimism. Their favorite color combination for 2009 is fushia and yellow.”