Alberta Meeting & Event Guide Fall/Winter 2017/2018 | Page 8

W   elcome to the Fall/Winter issue of the Alberta Meeting & Event Guide! Events are a huge component of fundraising for a lot of non-profit organizations, and we know how specialized an event that aims to pull in funding has to be. In this issue you will read about LOOK, a fundraiser for Contemporary Calgary that raised over three million dollars. You will also read some tips from Professional Fundraising Auctioneer Danny Hooper on how to get the most from your audience. The key to every event is your venue, suppliers, and specialized experts who can take each aspect of your event to the next level. These resources are laid out in our resource guide, which will help you find everything you need to plan your next event in Alberta. This guide can also be found on our website meetingsalberta.com This issue we highlight the City of Red Deer, showcasing some of the resources available in this central city. We also sat down with the experts at the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission to gain insight on regulations that affect events. We welcome any questions that you have and would like answered by an expert. Just send me an email to [email protected] and we may include it in the next issue! Happy reading, Meghann Tanner, Editor [email protected] meetingsalberta.com 8 ALBERTA MEETING & EVENT GUIDE • Fall/Winter 2017/2018 Would you like to receive future editions of this magazine by mail? Send your contact info to [email protected] or call us at 780-465-3362