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Sep 5, 2023
How To Grow an Event Planning Business, Part 3... Where The Workshop Has Succeeded
I am convinced that our success is due to our ability to master the art of planning big, iconic, unique events. We have proved ourselves...
Aug 29, 2023
How To Grow an Event Planning Business, Part 2... Creativity Keeps Us Sane; Growth Doesn't
We're picky about the projects we take on. In fact, we regularly turn down events. Don't get me wrong; I would love to do them all. But...
Aug 23, 2023
How To Grow an Event Planning Business Without Destroying Your Identity / Knowing When To Say NO
Most event planning businesses focus the energy of initial event successes on growing their business. This can lead to taking on bigger,...
Apr 19, 2021
The Workshop is a Messaging Machine
The Messaging Problem What we haven’t told you yet, is that there are two lavender events that occur in Sequim on the same weekend which...
Apr 19, 2021
What to do When Lightning Approaches Your Event
When it comes to outdoor event planning, wind is usually considered the most dangerous weather condition. It can blow tents over, sure....
Mar 30, 2021
SUMMER EVENTS ARE A POSSIBILITY!
Breaking News From Washington State We just received the following letter about the new State Guidelines that affect all cultural...
Feb 23, 2021
VITAL INFORMATION UPDATE
A lot of folks have asked for a recording of the new State guidelines session we recently held with Karen Hanan, Executive Director of...
Feb 4, 2021
DOX TALKS:FEATURING ANDY BURGESS, EVENTS DIRECTOR
Join the next edition of “Dox Talks” as we talk with the amazing event designer, Andy Burgess, Director of Special Events at the Seattle...
Jan 5, 2021
HOW TO PLAN A COVID-19 COMPLIANT EVENT
It's no secret that COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the event industry. Social distancing and other COVID-19 compliance guidelines have...
Dec 18, 2020
EVENT PEOPLE ARE A SPECIAL BREED
Long before the coronavirus pandemic, those in the event trade were a special breed of people. Successfully organizing events has always...
Nov 19, 2020
THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Theaters and performing arts are permitted to operate, provided the general and discipline-specific requirements in this document are met...
Apr 8, 2020
WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR THE EVENT INDUSTRY AMID COVID-19
THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS Right now, the business world is in a whole new landscape. The incredible infectivity rate of...
Aug 8, 2019
The Head and The Heart: Concert Production in the Fast Lane
When it comes to outdoor event planning, wind is usually considered the most dangerous weather condition. It can blow tents over, sure....
Jul 7, 2019
How To Produce An Amazing Live Event That Makes Everybody Talk
Live events exist in a unique bubble in the marketing space. You’re not producing digital-only creative. Live events are a blend of...
Jun 4, 2019
Step Forward – SR99 tunnel grand opening
Step Forward After the unfortunate 2001 Nisqually earthquake, the Alaskan Way Viaduct suffered significant structural damage, and the...
Aug 7, 2015
What Does Event Planning Really Look Like? A Peek Inside The Workshop
Every organization has a place behind the scenes where they make the magic happen. A team of one of the best Corporate magician who make...
Sep 4, 2014
Creative and Concept Briefs
ISES Conference Opening Night Reception Creative and Concept Briefs: Designing an Event… for Event Planners! As event designers, The...
Jul 6, 2013
Make Events Work for You
At The Workshop, we’ve been looking closely at the impact of events in today’s economy. It has become clear that in this day and age, the...
Jun 10, 2006
Meet Steven Baker
Steven is a longtime friend and technical designer for The Workshop and has years of experience developing our most interesting and...
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