It always feel good to be appreciated and Keystone Financial does a great job at letting their clients know that they are treasured. MBD Marketing & Events was asked to help plan Keystone's annual Client Appreciation event and we loved every minute of it! What a wonderful, thoughtful group of people! We were tasked with finding:
MBD Marketing & Events reached out to all of the venues that were suitable, sent RFPs to many caterers, and vetted about 25 entertainers! We quickly got everything booked and ready for invitations to be sent out. Keystone Financial hosted their largest gathering yet - and gave their clients a very fun night! Thank you for trusting MBD to do what we do best --- Bring JOY to the Job! Making Business Personal
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! My Big Day makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events ***Bringing Joy to the Job*** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us 2022 is a landmark year for the city of Loveland, CO. We celebrate 60 years since Hewlett Packard opened a massive campus in Loveland, catapulting the city into a technological hub and city known for innovation! The building that put Loveland on the tech map sat dormant for a while after HP vacated. Today, the building has new owners and a fresh start! Known as Forge Campus, it is once again THE BUZZ of the city! MBD Marketing & Events was prospected a number of months ago by a steering committee for the initiative called, Live Loveland, to consider helping to plan a large scale event. Little did we know what we were getting ourselves into. An incredible number of members of the community from all different backgrounds came together to give their input on what they wanted this celebration to look like. We quickly came up with a name that described what the event was for, honored the past, and celebrated the future. With 15 events rolled into 1 massive event, the Forge Campus was celebrated, open for tours and HOPPING! Below are all of the major activities and features offered:
We are very proud of the hard work we put into this major tribute to innovation in Loveland, CO. It took hundreds of vendors, volunteers and event crew members to make magic happen --- and it did! “60 Years Celebrating Seeds of Innovation” Saturday, October 8, 2022 9am – 1pm Forge Campus: 815 14th St SW, Loveland, CO 80537 Website: https://www.liveloveland.org/60-years-celebrating-seeds-of-innovation/ Making Business Personal
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! My Big Day makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events ***Bringing Joy to the Job*** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Finding the perfect spot for your next photo shoot! Northern Colorado has no shortage of scenic backdrops that are perfect for photoshoots - both professional and impromptu selfies. As event planners who are often asked for recommendations, we have pulled together a list of some of the best locations in NoCo. Reference this list for your next family mini-session, graduation shoot, engagement photos, or a fun afternoon with you and your closest friends! Favorite Spots for Family & Senior Photos Rocky Mountain National Park - This location offers some of the most majestic mountain views around! It is very popular in the fall - especially with the variety of golds, oranges, and reds - perfect for family photos that are worthy of a Christmas Card! There are multiple locations inside the park to choose from, including, but not limited to, Bear Lake, Sprague Lake, and Moraine Park. Horsetooth Reservoir - Located just west of Fort Collins proper, this picturesque setting has great options for foothills and water backdrops. Also a great spot for engagement and wedding photos! Riverbend Ponds Natural Area - This location is a hidden natural area surrounded by city - making it a perfect spot if you want more than one location for your photoshoot or session. You can easily travel from this beautiful natural setting to downtown Fort Collins for a completely different look. We are partial to this location in the fall - it is often full of vibrant yellows and oranges - perfect for fall senior photo shoots! Arapaho Bend Natural Area - Perhaps one of the most photographed areas for family photos! This iconic bridge and beautiful wooded areas are the perfect setting for any shoot! CSU Annual Flower Trial Gardens - Located in the heart of downtown Fort Collins, this spot is perfect for family photos, engagement sessions, group photos before school dances, or just some fun selfies with friends. Depending on when you go, there will be different background colors to suit your taste! Stunning Engagement and Wedding Spots All of the previously mentioned locations would work for engagement and wedding photos, too, but these next spots are undeniably perfect! South Mesa Trailhead - Located near Boulder, CO, this location is a perfect spot to capture important engagement poses or a quick post-wedding photoshoot. Gather shots on the trail itself, or find a nearby stream. Chataqua Park - Also located near Boulder, CO, this spot has some beautiful vistas and scenery great for any time of year. Hike through fields of yellow grass or snow to catch a perfect shot! Old Town Fort Collins/Downtown Loveland - Downtown Fort Collins or 4th Street in downtown Loveland offer some chic and more urban shots to suit weddings and group photos. Perfect for family and senior photos as well! You can find examples of all of these locations and more under the weddings tab on our website. Use our website for inspiration! You can also find more inspiration and locations for the perfect photoshoot on our curated Pinterest Pages: Married in the Mountains and My Big Day Weddings. Book the Northern Colorado experts at My Big Day Marketing & Events. We take on the behind-the-scenes stress, so you can enjoy your event. For business and private event tips and ideas, follow My Big Day on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Making Business Personal
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! My Big Day makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events ***Bringing Joy to the Job*** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us "Hope for the best and plan for the worst." Your big day is just days away. The RSVPs are in, dresses tailored and catering confirmed. What could go wrong? No wedding – no matter how well-planned and well-run – is immune to the occasional crisis or disaster. Knock on wood and consider this prewedding emergency checklist: Know your venue and its contacts. There is a leak in the women's bathroom. Before your guests ruin their shoes, know who the contacts are for your venue. Work with them to have a plan B in case of maintenance emergencies, weather or other unforeseen situations. Same for vendors. Only 85 chairs were delivered instead of 100. Who do you call? Having a clear list of all vendor contacts - and distributing it to all members of your event team - is critical to managing emergencies on the fly. Be familiar with evacuation plans and emergency exits. The fire alarm is going off. What now? Have a plan for how you will evacuate your guests - and communicate the need to do so. Having a PA system, bullhorn or whistle in your emergency kit can help you get the attention of a crowd. Identify staff or volunteers in advance to help guide guests to emergency exits. Print it out. Having copies of all guest lists, permits, contracts, contact numbers, maps, layouts, etc. can be a lifesaver. We all love trees and live in a digital world, but there's nothing like a visual in case of an emergency. Being able to show someone on a map where the extra chairs go or how you are going to move things around is critical. Additionally, you can handoff paper much more easily than a tablet when delegating tasks or information. Have enough copies for everyone and a few extras, just in case. Have an emergency kit packed and ready. You have things that are moving that shouldn't. Things that aren't moving that should. A change to the menu. A giant spill. And no time to run back home or the office to deal with it. Emergency kit to the rescue! Looking for a FREE emergency kit packing list? Download our printable below.
Don't go it alone. Rather than dealing with emergencies yourself, why not kick up your heels and enjoy your wedding. Let MBD Marketing & Events take on the heavy lifting, so you can dance the night away! My Big Day has planned over 300 weddings! Trust your event planning experts! Small Business. Big Impact.
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in the creative touches so many marketing campaigns & events these days are lacking. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! Allow us to WOW you and your guests! As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events Small Business. Big Impact. Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 What is a corporate recipe for success when it comes to building healthy and successful professional (workplace) relationships? A sprinkling of a positive company culture that promotes interaction and connection between coworkers. How do employers promote these connections? Easily through team-building activities and exercises. Team building exercises or activities are games, meetings, experiences and events that are designed to motivate group members to get to know and respect each other - often times on a different level that what they are used to in the office. While often silly or far from “work-related”, team-building exercises are activities that are thoughtfully designed to encourage teamwork. They produce a variety of benefits, including - thoughtful communication between participants (coworkers), motivation to try new approaches to problem solving, creative thinking, and building trust. The 5 main types of corporate team-building Ultimately, the activities you choose to focus on depend on your goals. Some experiences are strictly designed to foster relationship building, while others focus more on developing specific skills. There are 5 main types of team-building:
Icebreakers Quick games and icebreaker activities are a great way to kick-off a professional gathering. They are often used to motivate employees to participate. Some easy meeting icebreakers are:
Communication Activities that focus on healthy and thoughtful communication patterns are a great way to develop strong communication skills in a low-risk environment.
My Big Day Marketing & Events has developed a variety of scavenger hunts for corporate clients – some focusing on the communication part, some focusing on fun.
Problem Solving Activities that focus on creative problem solving often lead to better results in the workplace. Escape Rooms could again be used to hone these skills, but here are a few other activities that will help your group find creative solutions to challenges:
Creative Thinking Encouraging creativity in play often translates to success in the board room!
Employee Bonding Happy people produce good work! You can encourage relationship building outside of the office with these suggestions:
My Big Day Marketing and Events has a team of professional planners and facilitators who can help you plan engaging activities for your team. We can develop an itinerary that will help you reach your team-bonding goals, which in turn will help you find success - both in and out of the office! For more inspiration, you can check out these curated Pinterest Boards dedicated to Company Retreats and Adult Party Games. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for updates and tips. Small Business. Big Impact.
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in the creative touches so many marketing campaigns & events these days are lacking. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! Allow us to WOW you and your guests! As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events Small Business. Big Impact. Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us We serve the entire Front Range; Denver, Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken Company retreats are often the easiest way to bring team members together and focused on a specific cause. They are also often the best way to strengthen team bonding. Well-planned and organized company or board retreats can help boost camaraderie and communication between members, and they often provide an increase in productivity. The My Big Day Marketing & Events team can help you plan and execute the perfect retreat or team-building experience from beginning to end! How My Big Day Can Help Your Team Connect As your retreat planning partner, My Big Day can help with everything from venue location to itinerary planning. Here is what we can offer:
There is a lot that goes into planning a successful company retreat - logistics, travel, transportation, activities, and itinerary. Let our team help you build lasting relationships and success. We will help you with all of the details so you can focus on the purpose of your gathering and what your company is trying to achieve by bringing people together.
Follow My Big Day on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about our services. You can also find retreat planning inspiration on our dedicated and curated Pinterest page. Details, details, details! We love them and love clients who love them! This wedding was one of the most detailed events we have ever planned. A bride and groom who really wanted their wedding on their private horse ranch, out in the country.... and their family making sure that tradition was kept and formality was followed! So many vendors came together to erect an event on a large lot of dirt --- no electricity --- no close running water.... and made magic happen for this family! It took an army of vendors to make this wedding magical. Thank you to the following for your dedication to love! Appetizers: Foothills Catering Catering: Nordy's BBQ Desserts: Starlight Dessert Bar Baklava: Balklava Unlimited Photography: Jordan Pike Photography Videography: Arcadian Pictures Rentals: RC Events Transportation: NoCo Party Bus Florals: Finishing Touches Colorado Mobile Bar: On the Rocks Bartending: My Big Day Events Hair/Make-up: Megan Bright Music: Suit & Tie DJs Mobile Restrooms: Blue Moon Restroom Trailers Alcohol/Ice: Wilbur's Total Beverage Event Planning: MBD Marketing & Events Small Business. Big Impact.
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in the creative touches so many marketing campaigns & events these days are lacking. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! Allow us to WOW you and your guests! As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events Small Business. Big Impact. Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us We serve the entire Front Range; Denver, Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken August 5th, 2022 was a great day for golf at The Mariana Butte Golf course! A sold out tournament supporting the Dr. Stan Scheer Student Opportunity Fund for TEF - and only in its second year! MBD Marketing & Events loves putting on this tournament and the fun players who attend! Thompson Education Foundation has incredible sponsors and supporters! This tournament helps to raise over $30K for students through what they call the YES FUND. TEF gets the opportunity to say YES to students who would otherwise not be able to afford some of the field trips offered, opportunities to afford to play sports, or to play and instrument in the band. Thanks to these donors, students in the Thompson School District all have to opportunity to participate in activities that everyone deserves. As part of MBD's service offering, we provided the following to Thompson Education Foundation for this event:
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Until next year, keep swinging NoCo!
My Big Day was ecstatic to be enlisted as the 'fun makers' for Slate360, an event company based out of Nevada/Boston. The team at Slate360 asked us to plan a packed itinerary filled with experiences and excursions in Colorado. From booking car services to/from the hotel and out and about, to meals, to team-building activities, we had a blast putting together tons of fun for this client! Our new friends know how to make all of their team members feel welcome. Fantastic lodging at The Elizabeth Hotel in Old Town Fort Collins, a custom candy bar, packed fridge, every supply that could make one feel comfortable when traveling, and monogramed gifts for all! Here is a taste of just 2 days of the team's itinerary... Thank you to our photography friend, Dick Knapp, who captured some candid moments of the team and headshots! If your company is looking for a custom experience for your retreat and/or team-building, you know who to call.... MBD Marketing & Events. Small Business. Big Impact.
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in the creative touches so many marketing campaigns & events these days are lacking. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! Allow us to WOW you and your guests! As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events Small Business. Big Impact. Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us We serve the entire Front Range; Denver, Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken The school year is ending soon, which means one thing: summer! At MBD, many of us are moms - and we know as well as most parents in our community that we are looking for ways to keep children entertained when school is not in session, so we can keep working! So.... we’ve compiled a list of summer camps, Vacation Bible Schools, and other activities for children in northern Colorado in summer 2022. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School: Peace, Love, Pray Where: 2000 S Lemay Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: June 13-17 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ages: Preschool-elementary Contact: [email protected], 970-484-313 Christ United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School: On a Roll with God At Food Truck Party VBS, your students will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they get on a roll with God. They will become chefs and discover how we can turn to God in prayer every day to meet our needs and how we can join God in providing for the needs of others. Where: 301 E Drake Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: June 6-9 from 9 a.m. - noon Ages: 2-12 Contact: [email protected], 970-690-6197 Foundations Church Kids Camps and Eagle Lake Day Camp Mark your calendars! Eagle Lake is coming back to Foundations Church in July 2022. Kids ages 7-12 will enjoy a week of day camp that includes Euro-bungee jumping, rock wall, inflatables and more. Kids summer camps are also available at our Windsor and Loveland churches. Where: 1159 Main Street, Windsor, CO AND 1380 Denver Ave, Loveland, CO When:
Cost: Free Ages: 3-12, depending on camp (Eagle Lake is ages 7-12) Contact: [email protected], 970-663-7625 Zion Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School: Sky Ranch Day Camp We are excited to have Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp Staff lead our Vacation Bible School this year as a Day Camp. Snacks will be provided. We will begin our morning with check-in, gathering Worship all together then broken out into rotations throughout the morning. Where: 815 East 16th Street Loveland, CO 80538 When: June 27-July 1 Cost: $10 per child or $15 per family Ages: 3 years old through 5th grade Contact: (970) 667-1836 Timberline Church Vacation Bible School: Make a Splash Where: 2908 S Timberline Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: June 20-24, 9 a.m. - noon Cost: $10 Ages: K-5 Contact: Contact form, (970) 482-4387 Faith Church Vacation Bible School: Monumental Go off-road with Faith Church for a MONUMENTAL adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the southwest! We'll explore God's awesomeness and form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead!Monumental VBS is going to be full of Bible adventures, games, music, snacks, hugs, high-fives, and sciency-fun “wows.” Where: 3920 S Shields Street Fort Collins, CO 80526 When: June 6-10 from 9 a.m. - noon Cost: Must set up registration account to see pricing Ages: Preschool - 5th grade Contact: [email protected], 970-226-2095 Arsenal Colorado Camps Arsenal Colorado is a non-profit soccer club in Northern Colorado that uses the power of soccer to inspire, to develop, to achieve, and to build community. We offer established and successful programs to youth from ages 4-18. Where: 2721 S. College Ave Suite 10 Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: August 1-4 Cost: $60-80 Ages: U6-U10 Contact: [email protected], (970) 226-4253 Colorado State University Summer K-12 Programs Programs are available for kids in elementary, middle, and high school. Categories include: •Animals and Environment •Arts and Human Sciences •Industry and Leadership •Interdisciplinary Programs •Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) •Sport Programs Where: Varies When: Varies Cost: Varies Ages: 6-18 Contact: Contact the department or organization offering the program you’re interested in. Click the link above to be taken to the main CSU summer programs portal. Fort Collins Circus Center Summer Camp Circus arts, such as juggling, aerial dance and partner acrobatics, can be valuable non-competitive activities with which students can learn entrepreneurial, civic, personal, and interpersonal skills. By participating in such activities, students develop abilities in self-expression, collaboration, and musicality, while gaining knowledge and experience in health-related skills. Where: 2536 Midpoint Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: Ages 6-12 July 18-August 5; M-F; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Teens August 8-12; M-F; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: Varies by age Ages: 6-18 Contact: [email protected], 970-682-4984 City of Fort Collins Summer Camps Camp FunQuest is a full-day, state-licensed child care program for kids ages 5-15 when school is out of session and during summer break. Unique activities including games, crafts, S.T.E.M., and field trips, are designed with children’s age, developmental stage, and interests in mind. Where: Northside Aztlan Community Center and Foothills Activity Center When: Weekly camps begin June 1 and run through August 12; hours are M-F from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $200 per child Ages: 5-15 Contact: [email protected], 970-221-6256 NoCo Theatrix Children’s Theater Summer Camps In addition to singing, dancing and acting, our young performers work on teamwork, costume design, set design, and the basic technical aspects of theater. This summer’s play is Disney’s “Moana Jr.” Where: 1296 Main St. #D Windsor, CO 80550 When: June session – June 13-17 and 20-24 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; performance June 25 July session – July 11-15 and 18-22; performance July 23 Cost: $350 per child Ages: 9-16 Contact: [email protected], 407-970-7504 Urban Air Adventure Park Summer Camp Urban Air Adventure Park offers the ultimate adventure-filled day camp. Camp Urbie’s Adventure Camp is the chance for kids to beat the summer heat and explore the best indoor playground around. Register today for a whole week of play, guided activities, games and competitions, snacks and more! Where: 4250 Corbett Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525 When: Morning, Afternoon, or Full-Day available: June 13, June 20, July 18, July 25, and August 1 Cost: $189 for half day, $269 for full day Ages: All ages Contact: [email protected], 720-262-7252 YMCA Camp NoCo Join the Y this summer for a fun, enriching traditional day camp experience. YMCA Camp Noco allows campers to unplug, enjoy hands-on learning, try new activities, learn new skills and make new friends. Activities include camp songs, hiking and nature activities, archery, gaga ball, sports and games, Color Wars, STEM, arts, and much more. Enthusiastic and well-trained staff will ensure a safe and fun summer. CCAP accepted. Financial assistance is available. Where: Locations in Boulder, Louisville, Longmont, Johnstown, Berthoud, Loveland, and Fort Collins When: Varies Cost: Varies Ages: Preschool - 18 years old The Academy by DivaBee Summer Camps The Academy by Divabee is a place where kids from K-12 are "discovering potential through Arts and Creativity." We offer classes in musical theatre, acting, dancing and private vocal instruction for all ages. Where: 4019 S. Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80523 When: 1- and 3-week camps available running from June through August Cost: $175-899 Ages: K-12 Contact: [email protected], 970-980-4795 Camp Invention STEM Summer Camp
A confidence-boosting STEM summer camp where kids build creative inventions and lasting friendships. Led by qualified local educators, our camps offer new and exciting hands-on activities every year. Over 1,000 camp programs run nationwide in schools, community centers and other local facilities! Where: Locations in Wellington and Fort Collins When: Varies by location Cost: Starts at $245 Ages: Kids entering K-6 Contact: Contact information varies for each facility Grace Place Church Summer Camp Breakaway: World of Wonder Hang on tight and get ready to fly away to the most high energy, fun-filled, summer camp in Northern Colorado! During Breakaway: World of Wonder, your kids are going to have an awesome time learning about who God is and building lasting relationships through interactive stories, hands on creative art, and adventurous rec activities. Where: 375 Meadowlark Dr. Berthoud, CO 80513 When: June 20-24 Cost: $109-129 Ages: K-5 Contact: [email protected], 970-532-9886 |
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