by Amber Richards | Aug 13, 2024 | Conference, Support Local, Travel planning
3 Exciting Day Trips to Explore Fall Foliage in New Brunswick Fall, or autumn if you prefer, is a popular season for hosting annual conventions and conference events. The last Sunday in September kicks off Fall Foliage Week and there is no better place to see the...
by Amber Richards | Mar 18, 2024 | Conference, Event Planning, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Networking, Trade Show
How can we ensure our events include unforgettable moments? Hey there, marketing mavens, HR managers, business leaders and event enthusiasts! It’s Amber from Amber Effect Events, and today I want to dive into the art of crafting unforgettable moments through...
by Amber Richards | Feb 3, 2024 | Conference, Event Planning, Networking, Promotions
What are some tips to increase registration numbers at our events? Increasing registration numbers for your event involves a combination of effective marketing, strategic planning, and providing value to potential attendees. This is a big one and one that I...
by Amber Richards | Jan 7, 2024 | Conference, Event Planning, Networking
Corporate events are a powerful tool in your arsenal for business growth. If used effectively, you can boost morale, bring your team together, create powerful networks, and grab headlines in local media for all the right reasons. Whether you are planning your next...
by Amber Richards | Nov 26, 2023 | Conference, Event Planning, Festival, Grand Opening, Trade Show
What are the top trends at the most successful events these days? Events, in a nutshell, are planned activities that bring people together with a common goal or purpose. But the type of event, and types of activities that make up the event, can vary widely. These...
by Amber Richards | Oct 2, 2023 | Conference, Event Planning, Grand Opening
What steps do people often overlook when event planning? This post was inspired by a great question on last month’s #AskAmber post on LinkedIn. Event planning can be a complex and multifaceted task, and there are several steps that people often overlook in the...
by Amber Richards | Aug 20, 2023 | Conference, Event Planning, Grand Opening, Trade Show
What Questions Should You Ask Your Event Planner (Before Signing a Contract)? By Oxana Rudenko Planning a corporate event, whether it’s a conference, summit, AGM or teambuilding event can be an exciting yet daunting task. One crucial decision you’ll have...
by Amber Richards | Jul 24, 2023 | Conference, Event Planning, Networking, Trade Show
How Events Can Help Your Association Grow, Prosper, and Attract New People Events can play a crucial role in helping associations grow, prosper, and attract new people. Whether it’s a conference, workshop, networking event, or social gathering, well-executed...
by Amber Richards | Jun 26, 2023 | Conference, Event Planning, Support Local, Travel planning
3 Exciting Destinations to Explore in South East New Brunswick Opposite fall, spring is another popular season for hosting annual conventions and conference events. We were recently treated to 3 exciting familiarization tours with Destination Moncton-Dieppe. We...
by Amber Richards | May 21, 2023 | Conference, Event Planning, Festival, Fundraiser, Trade Show
Revolutionizing the Event Industry: NFT Tickets Events have always been an integral part of human culture, providing people with opportunities to come together and experience live performances, conferences, festivals, and more. Over the years, traditional paper...
by Amber Richards | Apr 14, 2023 | Conference, Event Planning, Festival, Fundraiser, Support Local, Trade Show
How can we make events more sustainable and eco-friendly? by Oxana Rudenko Every time we see a bunch of printed online tickets after an event we wonder – why do people print them? We switched to digital tickets about 10 years ago to make it more accessible and...
by Amber Richards | Mar 19, 2023 | Conference, Event Planning, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Trade Show
Executing events with a smaller team can be challenging, but it is not impossible. We have a small team here at Amber Effect Events, so we get it! Here are some tips on how to execute events with a smaller team: Plan carefully. With a smaller team, you need to make...
by Amber Richards | Feb 6, 2023 | Conference, Event Planning, Festival, Grand Opening, Networking, Trade Show
“…people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~Maya Angelou By Oxana Rudenko It does not matter what kind of event you host, it should be all about the emotions. Even if...
by Amber Richards | Jan 9, 2023 | Conference, Event Planning, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Trade Show
Setting a budget for your event can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to event planning. However, having a clear budget in place is essential for ensuring that your event is a success. Here are five things to remember when setting your event budget:...
by Amber Richards | Jan 5, 2023 | Networking
How to Network When You’re Not an Extrovert (And why you should.) People are always saying how networking is important and I totally agree. We are a social culture, but with so much competition and media to sift through, you need your reputation and your network...
by Amber Richards | Sep 8, 2022 | Event Planning, Festival, Fundraiser, Support Local, Trade Show
MONCTON – It was with no shortage of effort that Amber Richards recruited sponsors to this year’s Atlantic Canadian Craft Brew Fest. Guest post by SAM MACDONALD, HUDDLE Richards is a Moncton-based event planner and chief experience officer for Amber Effect...
by Amber Richards | Oct 3, 2021 | Conference, Event Planning, Support Local, Trade Show, Travel planning
5 Exciting Day Trips to Explore Fall Foliage in New Brunswick Fall, or autumn if you prefer, is a popular season for hosting annual conventions and conference events. The last Sunday in September kicks off Fall Foliage Week and there is no better place to see the...
by Amber Richards | Jun 11, 2020 | Support Local, Travel planning
How to Plan a Mini-Vacation to Save Money and Time Sometimes you only have a day, or two, or three, to get away and perhaps your budget simply doesn’t allow for a more costly trip outside the country or to the other side of it. You can plan a mini-vacation or a little...
by Amber Richards | Jul 26, 2018 | Event Planning, Networking
I woke up this morning thinking why do so few companies hold appreciation events for their clients and employees? Think about all the places you’ve worked…were you included in any type of Customer Appreciation events? And as an employee, did you pretty much just get...
by Amber Richards | Jun 29, 2018 | Event Planning, Networking
Are you really connecting with your community? I’m coming off an emotional roller-coaster from last night’s UP CLOSE at the Cocoa event. The event was filled with the coolest people in our community and was designed by Marrow to leave everyone energized and inspired....
by Amber Richards | May 24, 2017 | Event Planning, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Networking, Trade Show
How much notice does one need to give an event planner? You’re ready to host an event. You’ve determined your goals and objectives for the event and you know your target audience. You think you might be too busy to plan it yourself and perhaps you don’t know where to...
by Amber Richards | Dec 4, 2016 | Grand Opening
Grand Opening Basics: How To Get People To Line Up To Your Business You’re ready to launch a new business or a new location, but how do you get the word out and get customers? Throw a party! Better yet, throw two. A day before your public grand opening you might...
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