Posts by Cat Caragine

The annual ACCED-I conference is quickly approaching and will be held in Providence, Rhode Island from March 10th to March 13th. The conference provides a forum for educational institutions to learn more about the conference and events industry. The event will have keynote speakers, educational sessions, and exhibitor booths giving professionals the chance to learn…

Tickets are on sale now for the annual Catersource and The Special Event conference. This year, it will be hosted in Austin, Texas at the Austin Convention Center. The conference begins on February 12 and continues until February 15. This conference combines the catering and events industries all under one roof. It provides a great…

Event Guru Software and Registration Guru Software provide attendees as well as clients a convenient way to process payments online. Thanks to our partnership with Touchnet, this step is even easier and more secure. TouchNet facilitates connections that help ensure secure payments and reduce the scope of PCI compliance activities for more than 1,000 higher ed…

If you are planning a conference, a conference center or expo hall is a great way to hold your event. Planning the activities for day of the event will require gathering multiple pieces of necessary information such as venue layout, check in arrangement, technical setup requirements and available amenities. Additionally, research must be completed on…

Planning successful events as a nonprofit organization can be a challenging but incredibly rewarding task. To ensure the success of an event, it is important to create a cohesive plan that considers the purpose and goals of the event and the budget constraints of your organization. Start by setting a goal for what you want…

Managing events at Colleges and Universities presents a complex set of needs that require a centralized, flexible solution. Fortunately, most campuses are built to host all types of social, educational, and professional events that can be attended by students and members of the public alike. Whether it is a technology conference, a charity ball or…

Event planners bend over backwards for their clients turning over every stone to find the best venue or space for the occasion, identifying reputable caterers for meals, as well as keeping everyone in the loop.  Scheduling site visits and good old-fashioned research like checking references is the go-to strategy when trying to match groups with…

When considering using an event venue management software, or thinking about changing companies, there is a lot to consider. After all, this is the software that your team will need to be trained on, and it is the software that will be heavily relied on to make sure that events run smoothly. When the software…

If you can’t make it to meet the team at the CaterSource event in Orlando, Florida in March, don’t worry! You have another opportunity. Our very own Mark Williams will also be running an exhibiror booth at the ACCED-I Conference located in Chicago, Illinois. Mark brings years of experience working with universities and college campuses…