For this discussion, you will need to research possible venues that can accommodate the event you outlined in your strategic plan.
1 – Intro:
Number of anticipated attendees
Length of event (1 day, 2 days, etc)
2 – Comparison – Create a table to compare 3 venues across the columns. Venues should be compared on the following criteria (list as rows):
Central Location (Y/N)
Adequate Parking (Y/N)
Adequate Conference Room Facilities (Y/N)
Dates Available (Y/N)
Room Rental (fee and what’s included)
Catering (on/off-site & fee)
A/V Equipment (Y/N)
Dimensions of space available (indicate rooms and size)
Indoor/Outdoor location available (Y/N)
Deposit (how much, when due?)
Refund/Cancellation Policy
On-Site Security (Y/N)
Storage space available (Y/N)
Liability Insurance requirements
Restrictions/permits needed
Number/availability of bathrooms
3 – Conclusion:
Tell me which venue you selected, and why.