Top 10 Suggestions For Making Your Event A Success

10. Make sure the conference venue parking is close and explained on the invitation or confirmation notice.  People are more forgiving when they know exactly what to expect.  If parking isn't included in the price of the event, then explain the situation in advance.

9. Make sure the registration desk at the meeting facility is organized. Remember to organize badges alphabetically by last name, keep the area clean and have a helpful staff ready to accommodate walk-ins, misspelled names and other potential issues.

8. Make sure the registration desk has a wastebasket. Convention center attendees can quickly clutter a registration desk if none is present. 

7. Make sure to use appropriate badges.  Unless an event is extremely casual, don't use stick-on, write-on badges.  Print them in advance and use large type. Spell all names correctly, and proof them at least twice.

6. Make sure your convention center has directional signage throughout its premises. Make sure it’s easy for attendees to find where they’re going.  If not, then they might just give up and go home.

5. Make sure there is an agenda available.  People want to know what's happening and when.  Display the agenda by printing it and placing it on each seat or table at the conference venue.

4. Make sure the physical needs of your attendees are not ignored.  Restrooms should be close by and there should be coffee if it's a morning corporate event. Make sure there is also enough water for everyone.

3. Make sure a reminder was sent. Email, Twitter and/or Facebook reminders should be sent a week before the event.

2. Make sure the speaker or entertainment is not late to the conference venue. Arrival times and A/V support should be planned well in advance. 

1. Make sure the A/V system has been tested. Rehearsal is key. If a cable, laptop, projector or other technical aspect ruins a presentation, it will be remembered for months to come. Make sure there is a technical professional present at the event to handle any A/V issues.

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Food & Beverage Convention Center Services

Whether it’s a sit-down banquet for a gala affair, elegant hors d'oeuvres, hot dogs and sodas or a cappuccino and croissant sold from a portable cart to convention attendees, SAVOR satisfies! SAVOR, our creative team of food and beverage professionals at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, follows sustainable practices in the kitchen, from energy-efficient food preparation, non-toxic cleaning, recycling, and water conservation to purchasing locally produced food and beverages whenever possible.  Donations are made to local food banks when appropriate and all other organic waste is disposed of in the “Digester,” which means virtually “zero” organic waste is disposed of in landfills.

SAVOR is an industry leader in introducing green standards and programs to public meeting facilities. As the food and beverage provider, we have worked closely with the community to develop environmentally friendly options.

SAVOR also integrates farm-to-table initiatives into all of our operations. We purchase our fruits and vegetables through Farm Fresh Produce, a company that sources local farms. This not only assures our conference facility customers of the freshest and most naturally flavorful ingredients, it allows us to help the local economy by supporting regional growers.

Initiatives aimed at minimizing our carbon footprint include banning polystyrene foam products from the facility, purchasing locally produced and sustainably raised products, sourcing sustainable seafood, using non-petroleum-based products, and recycling.

Together, the Broward County Convention Center and SAVOR offer a broad menu of services tailored specifically for the needs of our clients. We have extensive experience catering every type of occasion, from cocktail receptions and buffets to trade show exhibitor entertaining and large sit-down dinners.

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