EventInterface

Meeting and Event Management Software

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Enriching the event experience

EventInterface continues to revolutionize the planning experience for meeting planners and their attendees. Our newest tool, the EventInterface iPhone App enhances the attendee’s experience by placing all event data, communication tools and event social media at their fingertips.

“The App was designed to seamlessly fit in with our online management tool.” said Rod Bridges, company CTO and App Lead Developer. “Some registration software companies provide ticket scanning tools. Some companies provide costly one-time use Apps for conferences. At EventInterface, we aimed to provide the planner with an App that streamlines operations and engages the attendee, creating a much richer and more valuable event experience at no extra cost.” said Bridges.

The EventInterface iPhone App allows attendees to quickly access event confirmations and QR-Coded tickets. They can view and share event photographs. Planners can easily post schedules, event documents and videos to view pre-, during and post-event. Attendees can effortlessly gather other attendee contact information by scanning QR-Coded nametags. The App’s chat feature invites attendees to communicate with other attendees at the event using the App, a great tool to ask questions, set meetings, find each other, and even send pictures to other users. The forum feature allows attendees to view and participate in event specific forums. There are event directions and a growing library of planner resources.

The EventInterface iPhone App is free to download from the App Store. This powerful and innovative App is for Meeting and Event Planners who plan and manage events using EventInterface.com. Click here to download the free EventInterface iPhone App.

To learn more about EventInterface, visit EventInterface.com.

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Ultimate Schwag

OK, perhaps calling this the ultimate schwag is a bit deceiving, it is however just a tad bit extravagant (OK, insanely extravagant) but fun knowing about. A trend seems to be emerging of planners and hosts using Butler services at events. And we’re not talking personal events, but full-fledged corporate meetings and conferences. Florida-based White Glove Services does just that via their Butlers on Call Service. At a time of other service providers scaling down, they have expanded operations into the event world.

For personal celebrations, event Butlers allow hosts to actually enjoy their events. Whether planning a cocktail reception or an elegant dinner, event Butlers can attend to the many details of the event so you can freely interact with your guests. Meeting attendees and planners can use event Butlers for personal concierge services, from arranging airport pick-up, making dinner reservations, and much more. Some even use Butler services to support an attendee’s or planner’s onsite needs in person.

Karolyn Kiburz, CMP, Founder Meeting and Concierges Source Corporations and event planners have implement concierge or Butler services for their staff and event attendees for a while now. Scottsdale-based Meeting and Concierges Source provides such services to corporate clients. They not only support an individual’s concierge needs, but act as a complete resource to plan and manage events, no matter the size.

Before engaging a service it is important to know how you will be charged. You can pay a flat fee or hourly rate. Some may charge a percentage on items ordered. Of course it’s always appropriate to tip. Check references and find out about professional designations and training of the staff prior to engaging a Butler or concierge service.

RESOURCES: White Glove Services, LLC Meeting and Concierges Source

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An invitation hard to resist

This summer, Seattle celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. We thought this would offer us a great opportunity to take a fresh new look at the city, and boy, we are not disappointed. Seattle is a vibrant city with fabulous venues, amazing new exhibitions, an exciting food scene, and attractions galore. With so many unique options to attract attendees and entertain them before, during or after the event, how can you resist an invitation to meet in Seattle? Read the whole story here.

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Gorgeous table decor by White House Design Studio for the 17th Annual Night for Live event in Phoenix, AZ. Read the whole story at http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=75courtesy of AZRedBook.com.

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Welcoming our newest Advisory Board Member- Dave Saunders, CPA, CMA

  EventInterface.com is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Saunders to the Company Advisory Board. Dave brings more than 20 years of experience and success in driving profit improvement, leading business growth, establishing and scaling operations and building operationally-focused teams. He has served a variety of industries including technology products and services, manufacturing, distribution, professional services and B2C services. He has held financial leadership positions with public and private companies ranging in size from start-up and middle-market to serving as the CFO for a $3 billion business segment of a global technology business.

Dave earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Iowa. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Management Accountant and a Lean / Six-Sigma Greenbelt.   Dave is currently a Partner with a CFO services firm where he provides financial leadership to several high growth technology, distribution and manufacturing businesses and assists them in improving profits, increasing cash flow and driving business value.   “We’re delighted to have Dave on our Advisory Board” said Al Wynant, EventInterface CEO. “His ability to help us achieve our business objectives and increase the value of our company will greatly benefit our team.”

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Bring it to the beach. Long considered a premier vacation destination, Virginia Beach has become a top choice for meeting planners in recent years. The seaside resort’s mild, year-round climate adds to Virginia Beach’s appeal as the perfect meeting destination for every season. It offers the excitement of a large metropolitan area, nestled in the mild climate of a rich coastal atmosphere. http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=59

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Top European Summer Music Festivals. European summers are made for it. From May until September there is hardly a weekend without a major music festival somewhere on the continent. In this post we’re highlighting a few of Europe’s best music extravaganzas. We've listed five in no specific order. Read all about it at: http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=60

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The third installment in our coaching series on how to manage an event from start to finish. This time we're talking event logistics: http://ping.fm/OGdA2

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Celebrity Fight Night 2012. Read about it in Great Events at http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=51

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Celebrity Fight Night 2012. Read about it in Great Events at http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=51

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Celebrity Fight Night 2012. Read about it in Great Events at http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=51

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Celebrity Fight Night 2012. Read about it in Great Events at http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=51

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Celebrity Fight Night 2012. Read about it in Great Events at http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=51

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Celebrity Fight Night 2012. Read about it in Great Events at http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=51

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Beaux Arts Elegance, Distinguished Service

If you are looking for an intimate event or meeting venue offering distinguished service, do we have a place for you! Located in a 1903 landmark Beaux Arts building at the crest of Beacon Hill in Boston, the XV Beacon (call it the “Fifteen”) is a place you must consider. Read the full story here: http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=40

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Beaux Arts Elegance in Boston

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Puppy Love

It has been a few weeks since we posted anything in the Schwag section of our blog. Sadly we haven’t come across any fun or cool new items to be featured. I did however discover a recipe for homemade dog biscuits our K-9 companions actually love. A bit off topic but fun to share, so instead of a great gift for speakers and attendees, here’s a gift you can make for your own four-legged friends. We’ll be back with ideas for people schwag soon. http://www.eventinterface.com/blog-article?id=30