TY - BOOK AU - Allen,Judy TI - Event planning: the ultimate guide to successful meetings, corporate events, fund-raising galas, conferences, conventions, incentives and other special events SN - 9780470155745 AV - GT3405 .A55 2009 U1 - 658.4/56 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Mississauga, Ont. PB - J. Wiley & Sons Canada KW - Meetings KW - Planning KW - Congresses and conventions KW - Special events KW - Réunions KW - Planification KW - Congrès et conférences KW - Événements spéciaux KW - sears KW - Conferences N1 - Includes index; The first steps : initial planning & budgeting -- Organization and timing -- Location, location, location -- Transportation -- Guest arrival -- Venue requirements -- Who's it all for? -- Food and beverage -- Other considerations -- Conclusion N2 - Describes the process of planning and executing a special event for commercial and charitable organizations, considering issues such as the budget, location of the event, media attendance, menu planning, and work permits ER -