A Year in Review: 2022 Content Roundup

We can hardly believe 2022 is coming to a close. We’ve seen so many beautiful events hosted in our venue this past year! Not to mention we rebranded from Rocket SPACE to Modern Moments and have expanded our service offering to include all kinds of corporate, life, and wedding events.

Let’s head down memory lane with a 2022 content roundup to celebrate this year. We’ll revisit our top business event planning tips so you can jumpstart the new year with fresh inspiration:


BOOK MODERN MOMENTS FOR YOUR NEXT COMPANY OFF-SITE EVENT.

Planning a leadership summit, conference, or sales kick-off event? Modern Moments has you covered! Our state-of-the-art conference facilities have all the tech wizardry your team needs to collaborate, share, and ideate together. We can set up our versatile indoor and outdoor spaces with complimentary tables and chairs for luncheons, banquets, and all kinds of networking functions. You’ll have the assistance of our friendly event staff for vendor coordination, setup, and clean-up. Plus, we have convenient parking and on-site restrooms.

Contact us for a free property tour today. For more information, you can visit our corporate venue rates, preferred vendors, and planning services pages.


5 Steps to Throwing a Successful Company Picnic

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When throwing a successful company picnic, finding the right time for it is crucial. Consider factors like weather, your team’s current workload, and whether to host one after work or on the weekend. After all, you want your employees to relax and have FUN, not be stressed over meeting deadlines or compromising their free time.

Other important factors include planning fun activities and coordinating logistics. That way, if you need any equipment, you have it ready beforehand.

How to Come Up with Unique Podcast Ideas

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Whether you’re a solopreneur or a large company, podcasts are an increasingly popular way to engage clients and build an industry following. If you’re on the hunt for unique podcast ideas, we recommend asking listeners specific questions like:

  • What issues are you having with X, Y, Z?

  • What do you think most people misunderstand about [fill in the blank]?

  • And other pain points that will strike up an exciting conversation

You can also get inspiration from peers, interview someone in your industry, host a panel discussion, and check out forums.

How to Find and Hire a Venue Coordinator

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A venue coordinator plays a critical role in your event’s success. They handle most of the logistics for you, from coordinating food, lights, and music to managing vendors, parking, and timelines.

If you need some tips on finding and hiring one, we recommend asking around on social media first. You’d be surprised who might reach out with the perfect referral! You can also research online via Google, Bing, or Yelp.

When you find the right person, prepare your questions for them in advance and have the details about your event ready to go. The better prepared you are, the better they can help you.

How to Host a Graduation Party on a Budget

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Looking to plan a graduation party without breaking the bank? Consider co-hosting with other grads to share the cost of a venue, food, and drinks. Or, make it a potluck-style event to reduce your meal expenses. We also recommend keeping décor simple. Search Pinterest or Instagram for “simple graduation party decor ideas.” Or, stick to inexpensive classic balloons and string lights.

The Ultimate Business Event Planning Guide in East Valley

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Event planning takes a surprising amount of work, so if you’re planning to host a business event, we recommend preparing 6-9 months in advance (and maybe even a whole year ahead if your event is on the larger side). Furthermore, you’ll want to outline clear budget parameters, nail down your guest list, secure a venue, and create a full itinerary. Better yet, consider hiring a professional event planner to handle it all for you!

How to Plan a Client Appreciation Event

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Client appreciation events are a great way to show your clients how much you care. Not only will you set yourself apart from the competition, but you’ll also solidify meaningful relationships with the heart of your business. After all, happy clients mean greater retention, referrals, and expansion—everything a business needs to thrive in the long term!

When planning a client appreciation event, give your clients plenty of lead time. Ideally, send out “save the date” emails six months before the event. That way, you’ll have time to secure an event venue and vendors even if you need to change the date. After all, timing is everything when it comes to event planning!

Business Event Decoration Ideas for Easy Planning

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Choosing décor is a frequent challenge for any event, and business events are no exception! If you need some pointers, our best tip is to choose a theme that is easy to match with backdrops, signage, centerpieces, and other decor items. For example, Back to the Future, Hollywood Glam, Winter Wonderland, Game Day, Fiesta, Outer Space, or other pop culture and seasonal themes make for polished and beautifully put-together events.

Fun Team Building Activities Your Employees Will Love

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Want to bring employees together for bonding, morale, or good old-fashioned fun? Host a team-building event! You can choose classic activities like an egg toss or scavenger hunt. Instructor-led classes such as paint-by-numbers are great as well.

Need virtual activities? Play a round of “two truths and a lie.” You’d be surprised what you’ll learn about your coworkers!

How to Throw a Dazzling Company Holiday Party

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Employees typically adore holiday parties. It's the one event of the year you can count on to have the highest attendance. To ensure yours goes off without a hitch, book a versatile venue space, plan a delicious food menu, and put some thought into your decorations. Personalized touches will make it truly sparkle!

5 Creative Networking Ideas for Corporate Events

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Corporate networking events are a great way to form new relationships and close more deals. That said, they can sometimes foster awkward encounters. To avoid this common pitfall, we recommend catering to both introverted and extroverted communicators. Plan a fun game to get people out of their shells, or do a speed networking activity to take the pressure off carrying on a conversation.

Hire a live band to bring music and enjoyment to attendees, and make sure to provide plenty of tasty food and drink options.

Tips for Throwing a Successful Charity Fundraising Event

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Charity fundraising events can be hard to pull off, but thoughtful event planning can help secure as many donations as possible. Start by clarifying your intentions (the “why” behind your event). Then choose your fundraising method.

Will you be hosting a silent auction? A ticketed dinner? Or gala? Whatever you decide, plan for the event 6-12 months beforehand. You’ll need time to send out invitations and secure the right venue.

Post-event, send attendees a thank you note and share your photos on social media to promote your event and get people excited to come to the next one!


RESERVE THE EAST VALLEY’S MOST CHARMING & AFFORDABLE BUSINESS EVENT VENUE.

If your company needs space for an upcoming corporate event, look no further than Modern Moments! We’re a hidden gem in the heart of Phoenix’s East Valley, with versatile indoor/outdoor spaces and affordable rates. From company picnics and holiday parties to team-building events and classroom trainings, we have all the amenities you need to do your best work and make memories with your team and clients!