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Made In Loveland: "Exploring Software; Time-Tested Platforms Small Businesses Prefer" Presented by MBD's Christine Forster

1/19/2023

 
The President of MBD Marketing & Events has been requested to be a speaker at the 2023 Made In Loveland Entrepreneurship Series for Businesses.
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Date and time
Tue, February 28, 2023, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM MST

Location
Business Warehouse Accelerator 
815 14th Street SW, Suite C250 Loveland, CO 80537

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/made-in-loveland-featuring-christine-forster-tickets-516366605417
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Exploring Software; Time-Tested Platforms Small Businesses Prefer:

Small business owners and nonprofit teams often wear a dozen hats at once. Why work harder when you can work smarter? Consider some of these software tools to make your organization more efficient and effective. Christine will take you through software that most small business owners need to get up and running, and to achieve growth.
Curious about easy website creation, CRM, marketing and financial tools? This is the session for you.

About the Speaker -
Christine is an influential business leader, passionate about driving innovation and deploying go-to-market strategies.

A consultative and collaborative industry expert, and a masterful relationship builder known for nurturing deep and enduring relationships with customers and colleagues alike. A versatile and visionary leader, champion of inclusivity and steward of company culture. As a small business owner with over 20 years of marketing, event planning and software experience, Christine is excited to share her time-tested tips with you.

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!

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!

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Tips for Making Your Grand Opening A HIT!

1/15/2023

 
​Whether you're opening a new location, unveiling a remodel or opening your doors for the first time, a grand opening celebration is a great way to spread the word about your business and attract new customers. Here are some ideas to make your event a hit!

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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.
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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
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*** Bringing Joy to the Job ***

Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
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Common Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

1/1/2023

 
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​Running a small business is hard work! Small business owners tend to wear many hats: project manager, logistics manager, operations manager, human resources department, and often times, marketing manager. That is a lot to maintain and control!
 
 Marketing mistakes and pitfalls often occur due to the fact that so many small business owners aren’t confident in their marketing skills and they are simply just spread too thin. Marketing mistakes won’t necessarily ruin your business, but they do sometimes cost time and money.
 
The My Big Day Marketing & Events team recently pulled together a list of common marketing mistakes that we have noticed clients and potential clients make. Our team has over 127 years of marketing experience - we’ve seen it all! Hopefully this list will help your small business avoid or correct potentially costly mistakes.
​Outdated Website
Your website is your most valuable marketing asset. It is the key to reaching all of those searching potential customers. It is oftentimes the channel that delivers your company’s first impression to potential customers. 97% of consumers search online for products and services. A missing or outdated website can have a detrimental effect on your ability to do good business.
 
Creating and maintaining a website isn’t hard or even expensive. There are a variety of easy-to-use website builders that are affordable  - Wix, Weebly, Squarespace - are all user-friendly for even the most tech-fearing person.
 
Neglecting Data
If you don’t track the results of marketing campaigns, website traffic, or social media data, you never get a solid idea of what actually works. Not tracking goals, conversions, click-through rates, or engagement is like throwing something “against the wall” and hoping that something sticks - a sometimes costly mistake.
 
There is no way to learn from your mistakes when you neglect to track. There is no way to improve.
 
My Big Day Marketing & Events suggests building a strategy that includes campaigns with goals, milestones, defined messaging, targeted channels, and data collection. We suggest tracking website metrics, including the number of sessions, users, pageviews, top pages, traffic sources (which social media channels or ads bring your website the most visitors), visitor demographics, and conversions. When you collect this data, you’ll be able to track where to spend your time and money for campaign promotions. You’ll also learn a lot about your audience and customer base.
 
My Big Day Marketing & Events tracks these metrics quarterly for all of our clients. This data helps us shape and adjust our marketing messaging.
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​You don’t have a clear idea of who your audience is
Your audience is the people you want to purchase your service or product - those that are buying your solution to their problem. Sometimes the audience we want can blind us to the customers we actually have.
 
No matter how great your messaging, logo, or campaigns are - if you don’t really know your audience, your message will miss the mark.
 
Some small business owners try to avoid this problem by targeting the masses (remember before we mentioned throwing something against the wall in hopes that it will stick???). This is a sure way to drive up marketing costs and see very little on your ROI.
 
My Big Day Marketing & Events helps small businesses study and get to know their customers and target audiences. We help companies segment their customer base, allowing tailored messaging to reach the right people at the right time.
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Wasting time on social media by not following the 80/20 rule
The 80/20 rule is a standard in social media marketing - 80% of social media posts should provide useful information to your audience (educating, entertaining, and offering solutions), 20% explicitly promote your business.
 
People do not engage on social media to watch advertisements. They scroll through their timelines and feeds to connect with others, to be entertained, to learn, and to be inspired. Your social media strategy should reflect that.
 
Also, when you provide helpful content for your audience, you are establishing yourself and your company as an authority on the matter. It builds trust.
 
My Big Day Marketing & Events will often create posts and blogs that provide links to helpful articles or videos, industry insights, inspirational quotes and images, timely articles, and uplifting stories. These are peppered in with posts that promote our clients’ businesses and events. All of this is created to draw your customers in and engage them around your mission and business.
 
No strategy or plan
All of the previously mentioned mistakes could be avoided with one simple solution - having a strategy and plan. Failing to plan usually leads to a high rate of failure.
 
Every client, event, and campaign is unique. My Big Day Marketing & Events works with each client to build a marketing strategy that works for their specific needs and goals.
 
Our typical marketing strategy is built around these 7 steps:
  1. Defining success and goals.
  2. Defining the audience - who are the core demographics we are targeting and how do they like to consume their information?
  3. Conducting a SWOT analysis - are there opportunities we can take advantage of?
  4. Define milestones and desired outcomes
  5. Choose marketing channels and messaging cadence
  6. Build an editorial and publishing schedule
  7. Collect, track, and analyze data - this will help with campaign adjustments and budget allotment
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Failing to see marketing as a business investment
Expenses are something you buy and are often cut or curbed during tight economic times. Investments deliver future value. The entire purpose of marketing is to drive leads into future and long-time customers.
 
When you treat marketing as an expense, your ability to find future leads, customers, and company ambassadors is greatly diminished. Marketing should be viewed as a business investment. Marketing will help drive growth and new opportunities when your company needs it the most.
 
 
 My Big Day Marketing & Events helps coach clients to avoid these common mistakes. We work to help small businesses create effective, scalable, and brand-building marketing campaigns that really work. We specialize in marketing, advertising, social media strategy & management, website design & maintenance, and event marketing. We have the time and expertise to help support small business goals and growth. If you would like help with your marketing goals and strategy, reach out for a one-on-one consultation. We will help you avoid these mistakes and find success!
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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.
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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
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*** Bringing Joy to the Job ***

Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
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True Stories: Examples of How an Event Planner Saves the Day pt.1

12/15/2022

 
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We hear the question all the time, "Do I really need to hire an event planner?"
Maybe you are really organized...
Maybe you are surrounded with helpful people.
While there is no question that organizational skills and reliable friends can aid in an event's success - there is nothing like having a professional team to ensure your event is successful and stress free.

With over 160 years of combined experience on our event planning team, we have compiled a number of memorable 'Event Planner to the Rescue' moments during our time working together. So many popped up that we had to make this a multi-part blog!
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Examples of how we have saved the day at events:


- Guest Book Tree Stump: Some over-served guests at a wedding decided to create their own art masterpiece and ruin a bride & groom's tree stump guest book. MBD jumped into action, had the guests removed, and came up with an alternative guest book to capture the day.

- Safety Pins: We have them in our emergency kits and need these at every other event. We can't tell you how often there is a fabric emergency that requires a safety pin!

-Cabs/Uber: We have called countless car services to get guests home safely. 50% of our own planning team have actually been designated drivers at client events when a car service wasn't available.

- Bubbles: Can't get kiddos down the aisle? We can, and have. We carry bubbles in our emergency kits. Little kids who are too small to be predictable in a wedding party will make it down the aisle if bubble are available!

-Vodka Run: We have planned countless events where the amount of alcohol the client provided was underestimated and MBD ran to the liquor store to pick up more. Booze, juice boxes, ice.... you name it. We are often the wheels and credit cards behind the scenes so your fun isn't interrupted.

-Bussing tables: We aren't caterers, but you would never know it. If your caterer doesn't have enough hands, or you ordered 'drop & go catering' without realizing that you need someone to serve the food and clean up.... we are often in the background, cleaning up.

-Pen for marriage certificate: You just said I do. You need to make it official. Who has the marriage certificate? Who has a pen to sign it? We do. We even bring a 'pretty pen' which you would prefer to have in photographs over that pen with your realtor's address on it.

-Sewing kit repairs: Our emergency kits include a sewing kit... and yes, we have run out of thread! You may be surprised how many outfit fails happen a year. We can sew too!


MBD's Event Planner Saves the Day Video:

Planning an event? You NEED us.

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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.
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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
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*** Bringing Joy to the Job ***

Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
Email Us




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10 Thank You Gift Ideas from MBD - Free Printable

12/14/2022

 
Whether you're throwing a high-end fundraising event, a luxury client appreciation party or just want to provide a simple thank you to your employees, here are a few gifts ideas that are sure to be a hit with any size budget.

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Ways to Thank Your Party Host - free printable from MBD

11/16/2022

 
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MBD preaches the importance of  bringing the added touches to every event that make it memorable and extra special. Showing appreciation for your event host is one way to bring that EXTRA to the event!

Whether you're staying with friends for the weekend or attending a party thrown in your honor, thanking your host is an important step in ensuring future goodwill. Here are a few ideas to acknowledge the effort made on your behalf.

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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
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***Bringing Joy to the Job***

Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068
Email Us

CORPORATE HOLIDAY PARTY PLANNING TIMELINE - free printable

11/13/2022

 
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CORPORATE HOLIDAY PARTY PLANNING TIMELINE
TIPS FROM MBD MARKETING & EVENTS

Around this time of year we feel the last minute hustle from businesses and they try to scramble with planning the company holiday party. It doesn't have to be stressful.

MBD has put together a tip sheet on how to time out your holiday party planning so you don't have to feel the stress and can simply enjoy the season.

​And of course, having planned countless holiday parties and having incredible vendor relationships - MBD could plan it all for you and give your company an amazing experience!

Download our tip sheet below and keep on hand!
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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.
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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

40+ Event Spaces for Small or Private Events in Loveland and Berthoud

11/7/2022

 
My Big Day Marketing & Events has spent hours scouring northern Colorado for this comprehensive list of event spaces for small private events in Loveland and Berthoud. These venues are ideal for groups of 50 or less and include flexible event spaces, restaurants with private dining rooms, and activity centers.
 
Flexible Event Spaces in Loveland and Berthoud
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LOVELAND
 
Courtyard by Marriott Loveland
Barnesville Room accommodates 40 guests; The 1881 Room accommodates 10 guests
  • Wi-Fi
  • Outside catering allowed
  • On-site catering available
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Full bar/lounge on-site
 
Candlelight Dinner Theater (Johnstown)
Inside the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse is Northern Colorado’s newest event center featuring over 3,000 square feet of brand new, state-of-the-art meeting and conference space.
As Colorado’s largest dinner theater venue, Candlelight provides everything you need to create a truly memorable experience for you and your guests.

Desk Chair Workspace
The Rooftop seats 40 guests; The Exchange Conference Room seats 20 guests; The Reserve Conference Room seats 10-15 guests; The Boardroom Conference Room  seats 6-8 guests
  • On-site alcohol and catering available
  • Outside catering welcome


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Fairfield Inn & Suites Loveland Fort Collins
Clean, fresh look and friendly service near shopping, restaurants, and sightseeing
  • Maximum capacity listed: 40
  • Grill and patio available
  • Onsite food and drink
  • Event staff
  • A/V equipment
  • WiFi

Warehouse Innovation Hub
Arrowhead Conference Room Meeting Space
Maximum Occupancy: 63

Rates:
  • For Profit: $125/hour or $975 for day
  • Nonprofit: $50/hour or $375 for day
  • Warehouse Tenant/Member: Included

​Price includes up to 1 hour of set up and 1 hour of breakdown.
  • Overhead projector & screen
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • Guest Wi-Fi network
  • Up to eight round tables (70") with max 7 chairs at each table
  • Up to nine rectangular tables (6') with max 2 chairs at each table
  • Up to seven high-top tables (30")

All tables are provided uncovered (no linens).



Hustle Workshop
Large Conference Room seats 16 guests; Outdoor patio also available for rental
  • Setup and takedown of tables and chairs
  • Basic linens
  • A/V equipment
  • Use of kitchen
  • Plenty of parking
 
​Maya’s Ballroom Dance
Blank-slate event space with wooden floors
  • 30-60 guests
  • Private dance classes and groups, workshops, seminars, birthdays, quinceaneras, fundraisers, office and holiday parties, small weddings, and more

McCreery House
Indoor space accommodates 30 guests, seated.
  • Includes:
    • Tables
    • Chairs
    • Linens
    • Tableware
    • Some decor
    • Nonalcoholic beverages
    • Event staff
    • Use of historic home, carriage house, and gardens
 
 
 
Residence Inn Loveland
Longs Peak Room accommodates 20 guests; Trailridge Room accommodates 30 guests; Patio accommodates 60 guests maximum
  • Wi-Fi
  • Outside catering allowed
  • On-site catering available
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Full bar/lounge on-site
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Towneplace Suites by Marriott
Meeting Room 116 and Meeting Room 117 each accommodate 15 guests seated
  • Meeting rooms can be combined to accommodate 50 people
  • Tables and chairs available
  • No food on-site; outside catering is allowed
  • Alcohol available on-site
 

​BERTHOUD

 
Berthoud Historical Society Facilities
McCarty-Fickel Historical Home and Pioneer Museum Courtyard
  • Historical home accommodates up to 100 guests including front lawn; indoor space is well suited to smaller groups
  • Pioneer Museum Courtyard includes a small stage and bench-style seating
 
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Berthoud Parks
Reserve pavilions and sport facilities at City of Berthoud-owned parks
  • Fickel Park - lawn and picnic tables;
  • Town Park - pavilions and sport facilities; permanent restrooms on-site
  • Pioneer Park - pavilions with electrical hookups, sport facilities; permanent restrooms on-site
  • To inquire, complete a Rental Request
 
​Blue Mountain Vineyards
Gorgeous gardens, private lake, and view of Longs Peak
  • Capacity: 40 guests
  • Non-wedding events on week days only
  • Outside catering allowed
  • No outside alcohol

Berthoud Recreation Center at Waggener Farm
Outdoor pavilions, park, and indoor event rooms
  • To inquire, complete a Rental Request
 
Brookside Gardens
Two indoor rooms and an outdoor courtyard
  • Birthday parties, graduations, celebrations of life, client appreciation, holiday parties, and more
  • Includes:
    • Linens
    • Plateware
    • Glassware
    • Tables and chairs
    • Onsite coordinator
 
TPC Colorado
Indoor facility with onsite alcohol and catering available
  • Indoor ballroom can be split into three rooms, each accommodating a maximum of 50 guests
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Restaurants With Private Party Rooms in Loveland and Berthoud
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LOVELAND

 
A.K.A. Kitchen
Voted best brunch in town - also serves dinner
  • Cocktails, wine, and draft beer from Rock Coast Brewery
  • Can rent out half of restaurant or entire restaurant
  • Entire restaurant suits 50 guests; half restaurant suits 25
  • Must rent out entire restaurant if you plan to decorate
  • Includes outdoor space (weather-dependent)
 
The Ball Joint
Casual fare restaurant with private “Ball Room” for up to 10 guests; Inquire online
 
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Italian restaurant with a private dining room
  • Rehearsal dinners, business meetings, family reunions, and more
  • Onsite event coordinator
 
​Big Beaver Brewing Co.
Small brewery with 16 beers on tap and a cozy taproom
  • Taproom accommodates 50-100 guests
  • Onsite catering available
  • Outside catering allowed
  • No outside alcohol

The Boot Grill
Private indoor room and outdoor patio available for rental in the summer
  • Upstairs room can be reserved exclusively for your event with a small fee
  • Onsite alcohol and catering
  • Private room includes private bar and outside patio with fire pit
 
B Sweet Cupcakes
Semi-private space located in back of business
  • Tables, chairs, and whiteboard available
  • Coffee, drinks, cupcakes, and other goods available for purchase
  • No liquor license
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Door 222 Food + Drink

400s Space accommodates 20 guests (curtained off from main dining room); private room accommodates 10
  • Tables and chairs available
  • Customized catering menu and alcohol available in-house
 
Loveland Chophouse
Private dining in Roosevelt Room
  • Available 7 nights a week
  • Accommodates up to 36 guests
 
Monroe’s Lounge at Best Western Plus Loveland Inn
American plates with Colorado flair and craft beer
  • Capacity: 50

Nordy’s BBQ & Grill
Top-rated BBQ restaurant with private event room
  • Maximum capacity of 80 guests
  • $250 room rental
  • Available Sunday-Thursday (no Friday or Saturday reservations)
  • May not be available during holidays and other peak times
 
Origins Wine Bar and Wood Fired Pizza
Private room off main dining room
  • A/V equipment and screen available
  • Customized catering menu and alcohol available in-house
 
 
Pinocchio’s Loveland
Italian restaurant with semi-private dining area
  • Seats 30
 
Rocky River Bar and Grille (in Embassy Suites)
American pub-style restaurant
  • Private dining room
  • Accommodates 10 guests seated
 
Scalzotto Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant with private dining room
  • Accommodates up to 40 guests seated
 
Vatos Tacos + Tequila Loveland*
Casual taco and tequila restaurant – opening private dining room by the end of 2022*
 
Verboten Brewing
Barrel Room available to rent for private events (open to the public when not in use).
  • PA equipment and screen available
  • No food on-site, may be brought in
  • Can sell beer and hard seltzer - no wine or spirits
  • 42 chairs, 6 folding tables, black tablecloths
 
BERTHOUD
 
773 Prime at TPC Colorado
Formal, upscale steakhouse with wine room available for private events
  • Onsite alcohol and catering
  • Seats 16 guests
 
City Star Brewing 
Zoller Barrel House - seats 20-40 adults and is free to reserve - City Star asks that you are respectful of the space and tip staff who help with setup and tear down; they have done birthday parties, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, etc. in this space
Beer Garden Tent - heated tent, can be rented out November-March, seats 35-60 adults, great for company parties, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners
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Bradfords Grub & Grog
Family-friendly, modern home cooking
  • Small meeting room and hall available for private events
 
Activities for Private Events in Loveland and Berthoud

 
LOVELAND

 
Clueology Escape Rooms
Customized escape rooms, by appointment only
  • 75 minutes per cycle
  • 36 players maximum
  • Special event hours are Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
 
Fiona’s Fairy Garden Parties
Create your own fairy garden or terrarium at the Fiona’s Fairy Garden workshop.
  • 60-minute workshops: Fairy Garden or “Jarrarium”
  • Ages 7+
  • Classes are held Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
  • $35-45 per person
  • Bachelorette parties, date nights, birthday parties
 
Glowgolf Loveland
Play a round of mini golf on a glow-in-the-dark indoor golf course
  • Party pricing: $12/guest
  • Call ahead to book
  • Laser maze and escape rooms also available
  • Perfect for church groups, birthday parties, and employee team-building
 
Loveland Laser Tag
Laser tag facility with lots of amenities on-site
  • Ideal for birthday parties, group outings, company events, family fun, and fundraisers
  • Escape room also available
  • Other on-site fun: ropes course, bumper cars, climbing wall, and more
  • Packages include food and drink and range from $245-495
 
Metrolux 14 Theatres at Centerra
Movie theater with 14 screens and lots of amenities available for private screenings
  • Availability is limited and varies weekly
  • Maximum 25 guests
  • New release titles or bring your own movie
  • 2-hour maximum length
  • No outside food or drinks permitted
 
Studio Vino
Enjoy wine, beer, and fizzy drinks while you paint a canvas with an instructor
  • Private parties cost $200 for up to 8 people, plus $25 for each additional guest
  • Choose your painting from anything on the calendar or online gallery – or create a custom painting for $50
  • Private parties are not available on Friday and Saturday nights for fewer than 25 guests
  • Classes last 2-2.5 hours
  • Outside catering allowed
  • Beverages must be purchased onsite
 
The Flipside 140
Unique pinball arcade and bar in downtown Loveland
  • VIP pass for up to 50 guests
  • Exclusive access to unlimited games for two hours
  • Bartender on staff for kid and adult beverages
  • To-go food may be brought in or delivered to the venue; no outside beverages
  • Great for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, business events, reunions, wedding receptions, holiday parties, team-building
 
Time Emporium Escape Rooms
Three action-packed, immersive escape rooms to choose from
  • Sessions are 60 minutes
  • Escape rooms suit 6-8 players
 
Time Escape Loveland
Choose from four unique escape room themes
  • Sessions are 60 minutes
  • Perfect for family fun, team building, date nights, corporate events, and more
  • By appointment only - book up to 90 days in advance
  • Minimum purchase of two rooms for private events
  • Each room accommodates 6-8 guests
 
BERTHOUD
 
Glass of Art
Paint-your-own pottery and canvas painting studio
  • Reserve a table for a birthday party or the entire studio for a private event
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For help planning your next event, retreat or conference, 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

How to Host a Company Holiday Party: Do's and Don'ts

10/6/2022

 
Holiday party season will be here before we know it, which means it’s time to start planning your company holiday party. Read on to find out how to host a company party, with our My Big Day event planning experts’ list of dos and don’ts.
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​DO
 
We’ve learned a thing or two after more than 16 years in the events industry. Here are our top 10 DOs for your company holiday party.
 
Find the right date
 
The holiday season means travel and a full social calendar for many people, so it’s important to plan early and get input on your event date. Choose several potential dates and poll employees to see which date will have the greatest attendance. Once you’ve chosen a date, book that venue – and we mean, like, yesterday.
 
Find the right location (not the office)
 
Since your company probably isn’t the only one throwing a holiday party this year, secure your location ASAP. Even if your office is big enough to host your party, your employees probably spend 40+ hours per week there. Why not switch it up with a fun venue downtown?
 
Be sure to consider proximity to the office (so the travel time will be similar to the time it takes your employees to get to work), parking space, venue capacity, and amenities like a kitchen, stage, or projector wall. And don’t forget restroom access!


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​Consider food preferences
 
Don’t just buy the tray labeled “party food” at the grocery store. Consider your employees’ food preferences. Maybe you have a lot of vegetarians in the office, or sweet treat fanatics. A vote also comes in handy in this situation. Be sure to ask about any food allergies, particularly if that means you’ll need to keep certain foods out of the event space completely.
 
Hire an event planner
 
Feeling overwhelmed yet? We recommend hiring a local event planner who already knows where the venues are and what’s available. Event planners can create a timeline for your event, suggest caterers and entertainment, and make suggestions about how much food and alcohol to purchase. Let us do the heavy lifting – the holidays are busy enough.
 
Incorporate team building
 
Any time most of your team is in the same place is a great time to do some team-building. Your employees probably don’t want to spend their holiday party watching cheesy videos about teamwork, but there are plenty of creative alternatives. A Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchange is a popular choice. Here are some others:
 
  • Ugly sweater competition
  • Company trivia with a festive prize for the winner
  • Gingerbread house decorating competition
  • Cookie decorating competition
  • Bake-off
  • Solving a holiday-themed murder mystery
  • Office bingo
  • Seasonal scavenger hunt
  • Holiday decorating contest
  • Team cookbook
  • Team fitness challenge leading up to the event
 
Consider an off-season party
 
Two of the major challenges of holiday party planning – guest attendance and securing a venue – can be offset by having a party just before or just after peak holiday season. Beat the crowd with an early November event, or bust the January blues with a post-New Year’s gathering. You’ll have more venue options and fewer scheduling conflicts.
 
Recognize your employees
 
A holiday party is a great time to show some employee appreciation after another hectic year. Present a slideshow of accomplishments as a company or present awards to each employee. Bonus: Incorporate team-building by asking colleagues to recommend awards for each other.

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​Consider an alcohol limit
 
Alcohol is not uncommon at company parties, but if you’re serving it, consider having a cut-off of two or three drinks per guest. Nobody wants to drink too much, do something embarrassing in front of their colleagues, and then have to see them Monday morning. Having a drink limit allows guests to relax and enjoy themselves without taking things too far.
 
Give a gift
 
Gifts are a seasonally-appropriate way to show appreciation for your employees and engage in some team building. Gift exchanges are great for team bonding, and presenting employees with gifts during the holidays boosts morale throughout the year.
 
Plan entertainment


Your party entertainment may be built-in with planned activities like gift exchanges, rewards ceremonies, and other team-building exercises, but some holiday background music creates a fun ambience. Bluetooth speakers are budget-friendly, while a DJ or live musician is lively and memorable. If you don’t have any activities planned, consider making your holiday party an outing to a play or comedy performance.
 

DON’TS

 
Unfortunately, we’ve also learned a thing or two NOT to do when planning a company event after 15 years in the biz. Download the FREE printable below and avoid the top 10 mistakes companies make when planning an event.
 
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​When you book with MBD Marketing & Events, we do all the heavy lifting. Our holidays are filling up with contracts, so book ASAP with our team of creative, experienced event planners for an unforgettable company holiday party.
 
For business and private event tips and ideas, follow My Big Day on Facebook and Instagram. Visit our Venues in Colorado & Wyoming Pinterest board for more location inspiration for your next gathering
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In Case of Emergency Checklist

9/18/2022

 
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Take it from us, your professional event planners - we never work an event without having an emergency checklist!

Even the best plans can fall short and the most experienced event planners can stymied
by unforeseen circumstances. Having an emergency checklist and the right supplies on hand can allow you to handle anything that comes your way.

Things that move but weren't supposed to:

Duct tape fixes everything, right? That's almost true! Having a variety of tape, depending on
the situation, is essential. Clear tape, gaffer tape, clothing tape, removable adhesive strips and
double sided tape are important tools for fixing things that should be immobile. Sewing kits,
safety pins, zip ties, locks and other theft-prevention measures fall into this category as well.

Things that don't move but were supposed to:
Now it's time to introduce duct tape's other half - WD40! A lubricating spray can be helpful for
loud doors, removing sticky things and more. Scissors and wire snips are essential tools as well.
An extra cake knife / serving utensils may also be helpful.

Climate control:
Is the event outside? If so, bug spray and sunscreen are a must. Anti-itch cream and
antihistamines for those bites that inevitably happen can also save the day. An ice cold
airconditioned event hall? Toe warmers under the table cloth may be needed.

Look your best:
In the case of a wedding, photo shoot or keynote speaker, appearance matters. Stain stick, oil
absorbing sheets, static guard and a lint roller are important tools to make sure that your
clients (and you!) be camera ready.

Power it up:
Extension cords, power strips, batteries, extra charging cables - we've all seen the situation
where the cord just isn't long enough. Having additional supplies to provide power will never do
you wrong. Additionally, think about what you would need if the power goes out completely -
flashlights, lighters and candles.
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Mobile office:
Permanent markers, pens, highlighters, extra paper, paper clips and binder clips, rubber bands,
etc. If you're planning an event with registration or that will take payment, throw in extra money
envelopes and receipt paper as well. Extra name tags and acrylic sign holders are also life
savers.

Safety and wellness:
A couple of snacks (remember food allergies) and bottles of water are critical when there's no
time for lunch. Basic first aid supplies and pain relief will also keep you and your guests going.
Cotton swabs and tweezers have a variety of purposes, and a basic tool kit to hammer in a
wayward nail or bend a protruding wire will serve you well. Rubber gloves and trash bags can
also help contain messes safely.

Example packing list:
  • Duct tape
  • Clear tape
  • Gaffer tape - black and white
  • Double sided tape
  • Clothing tape
  • Removable adhesive strips
  • Zip ties (variety of sizes)
  • Safety pins
  • Floral / pearl-headed pins
  • Sewing kit
  • Security cables / locks
  • Lubricating spray
  • Scissors
  • Wire cutters / snips
  • Cake knife / extra serving utensils
  • Lint roller
  • Static guard spray
  • Oil absorbing sheets
  • Stain stick
  • Bug spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Anti-itch cream
  • Antihistamines
  • First aid kit
  • Pain relievers
  • Cotton swabs
  • Cotton swabs
  • Tweezers
  • Hand / toe warmers
  • Extension cords
  • Power strip
  • Batteries
  • Phone charger
  • Lighter
  • Candles
  • Flashlight
  • Tool kit
  • Permanent markers
  • Pens
  • Highlighters
  • Paper clips / binder clips
  • Money envelopes
  • Name tags
  • Acrylic sign holders
  • Paper / sticky notes
  • Rubber bands
  • Stapler
  • Folders / clipboards
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Rubber gloves
  • Trash bags
You can download our FREE printable checklist below!
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