Event Management Workshop at the Southland Business Chamber - 5 Aug 2025

Written By Elm Marketing

If you’ve ever been voluntold to organise the staff party, end of year conference, or run a community fundraiser — this one’s for you.

I’m hosting a fun, practical Event Management Workshop on Monday 5 August at the Southland Business Chamber, and I’d love to see you there!

Whether you’ve never planned an event in your life or you’ve done a few and just want to feel a little more in control next time, I’ll be sharing all my go-to tips, tools, and behind-the-scenes know-how (the kind you only get from doing this stuff for years).

What We’ll Cover:

  • GET READY

    • Defining your event purpose and goals

    • Developing an event project plan

    • Deciding on an event date with research

    • Scouting suitable venues

    • Event aesthetic

    GET SET

    • Venue considerations and constraints, guest flow

    • Effective budgeting outline

    • Food and beverages

    • Entertainment and styling; event atmosphere, timeline and guest experience

    • Staffing and travel

    • Risk, and health and safety considerations.

    GO

    • Launch; Marketing and promotion

    • Success metrics.

    • Event review, and learnings.

Workshop Details

Date: Tuesday 5 August 2025
Time: 9:00am
Where: Southland Business Chamber, Invercargill
Tickets: Not for profit organisation $50 +gst | Member $175 +gst | Guests $220 +gst
Register here: southlandchamber.co.nz/events/110876

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