Monthly Archives: September 2011


North Carolina Gift Inspirations {Corporate Amenities}

As local experts, we’re often asked for Carolina inspired gift ideas to surprise, pamper or just downright please our clients’ VIP guests.  Today, in celebration of our beloved Old North State, we’ve put together a list of unique corporate amenities inspired by the place Sterling … Continue reading

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Oktoberfest! {Charlotte NC Event Rentals}

Did you know Oktoberfest has been held annually in Germany since 1810?  Now THAT’s a successful festival!  We were thrilled when a repeat corporate client recently contacted us to transform her annual awards ceremony into the famous festival, creating their very … Continue reading

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Hello Charleston! Let Us (Re)Introduce Ourselves. {Destination Management Charleston SC}

For more than 25 years, we have had the pleasure of taking clients to the low country for incentive trips and group conferences that perfectly blend content with the undeniably distinct local culture and cuisine.  This fall, we are thrilled … Continue reading

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Get Comfy. Get Creative. Get Moving. {Tips for Planning A Successful Staff Retreat}

Staff retreats can be an important and integral part of the success of your company.  However, if not planned carefully, they can be a poor use of company time and money and produce negative results.  Ensuring that your staff has … Continue reading

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How To Soften A Corporate Event Space – {Charlotte Event Rentals And Props}

Phrase of the day: “Girlie-up”.  Origin: Our recent work with Lowes Corporation. We were delighted to be contacted by the Mooresville, NC-based home improvement retailer last month to help them put the finishing touches on two recent internal events:  their … Continue reading

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Emerging Trends in Incentives: Activities For The Younger Demographic

Today’s work-world is fueled by the Internet, social media and smart phones and we are increasingly becoming a generation addicted to our iPhones and iPads. For this reason, changes have been made to incentive activities because it’s no longer easy … Continue reading

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70s/80s Themed Party with Split Second Sound {Charlotte Event Decor}

We have a confession to make.  We’re suckers for throwback parties.  Which means we were especially delighted to help our friends over at Charlotte-based Split Second Sound with their Vendor Appreciation Event that just so happened to revolve around a spunky 70s/80s … Continue reading

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WinMock at Kinderton {Fall Staff Retreat Planning}

Ahhh… can you feel it?  Fall is finally in the air, friends.  Don’t get us wrong.  We adore summer, but there is something about that first hint of cooler weather and the holiday season to come that just makes us … Continue reading

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Celebrating 40 Years With Nationwide Marketing Group {Winston-Salem Conference Planners}

It’s a wrap! The Sterling Events Group meetings team completed another successful PrimeTime! Conference and Buying Show in August for Nationwide Marketing Group, this time at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX.   With over 165 vendor and 850 Member companies representing … Continue reading

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