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Inspired Ways to Capture Ideation at a Conference
Conferences can be an incredible place where new ideas can emerge and people come together to breathe life into them. As conference planners, we are constantly working to find new and creative ways to capture the ideation in a room. When doing this we always...
Fall Hygge “Let’s get Cozy”
It is no surprise that fall is one of the most beloved seasons of the year. It may be the anticipation of the holidays, or that feeling of being warm and snug with a hot beverage, your favorite throw blanket, and all while sitting in your favorite chair. Either...
How to Increase Fundraising Exponentially by Making Small up Front Investments
Whether you’re looking to understand your current donors or prospects, expand your reach or build your pipeline of qualified prospects, you need a well thought and well-executed strategy. The most often overlooked tool in small fundraising departments might be...
Top 10 Day Trips from Anchorage, Alaska
Looking for a mini trip while you’re in Anchorage? Here are some great options to choose from. From sightseeing, small-town culture, to wildlife tours and gourmet food. You can truly do it all. Alyeska Resort / The City of Girdwood A quick (and gorgeous) hour...
3 Easy Alternatives to Pipe and Drape for a Stage Backdrop
We have seen it a million times and will see it a million more, with a little creativity though you can help your event stand apart from the rest. The traditional go-to for any stage backdrop because it’s easy, cheap, and accessible is pipe and drape. Good old...
Top 5 Ways Hosting a Blended In-Person & Virtual Conference can Maximize your Revenue
We love events of all kinds, but we can’t help but get excited about blended events because they are so dynamic, offering tons of variations and flexible options to create just the right mix of elements to best match any organization, any mission, any...
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Alaska Journal – Change in Ownership Press Release
Toast of the Town LLC announced Martha Keele as chief operating officer and co-owner. Keele previously served as the managing director at Toast of the Town, producing more than 80 virtual events last year. She replaces co-founder Carrie Shephard, who is transitioning to a consulting role with the company in order to concentrate on her passion of community development.
Hybrid events as the future of community gathering
Sarah Histand of Mind and Mountain leads an in-person training session, pre-pandemic. Her response to the pandemic quickly paid off, as she nearly doubled the number of people signed up for her program in 2020.
Host a Successful Event with Event Planning in Anchorage, AK
If you have been tasked with planning an event for your organization, chances are you’re starting to feel the pressure. Event planning can be incredibly stressful, and you shouldn’t have to go through it alone. That’s why you should consider looking for event planning in Anchorage, AK.
Checklist: 9 Key Steps to Producing a Truly Sustainable Event
“Every decision you make during an event has repercussions on the environment,” says Martha Keele, COO of Alaska-based event planning company Toast of the Town LLC. Follow this step-by-step checklist to ensure you’re making your event as sustainable as possible.
In Any Event - How to plan without missing the mark
Whether it’s a baby shower or the Super Bowl, it’s still an event. All events may be different, but what do they have in common? And how can you be sure you have your bases covered?
