You’re Invited To The K2 & CO Events Launch Reception!
We’re thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of our brand-new Twin Cities Event Decor Showroom! After years of bringing incredible events to life across the region, K2 & Co expanded into a stunning showroom with over 1,000 decor pieces designed to make your...
Tips for Creating a Printed Program for Your Event
For event planners, finalizing the printed program can be one of the most challenging aspects of organizing an event. The details often come together at the eleventh hour, leaving just enough time to send to the printer. Here are some tips for putting together a...
What Is The Dress Code? Gala Edition
Does spending hours worrying about what to wear to a gala sound familiar? Worrying if your outfit is fancy enough, stylish enough, or appropriate for the occasion? Many people fixate on what to wear to a gala and it is one of the most common questions we get from...
Tackling Silent Auction Outreach
There are many aspects of an event or gala that make it memorable and worth it for the attendees. Some include the menu, drink options, decor, location, guest speakers and overall vibe. If your event includes a silent and or live auction, the excitement around these...
Expert Fundraising Tactics From K2
Finding the right balance of the timing and tactics when you are reaching out to donors to fundraise can be a tricky proposition. I am newer to the fundraising world but there are many things I have learned during my short time with K2 on how to be a successful...
The Latest Event Decor Trends and Tips from K2
Trends are fluid in the event space, always moving and changing. Right when you think you have a grasp on what is popular, something new enters the conversation. That’s why the K2 team is doing everything possible to stay on the cutting edge, and that starts with...
From Being a Volunteer to Managing Volunteers
As volunteer month comes to a close, I have been thinking back to the many volunteer experiences I have had personally over the years and the many volunteers I have worked with and encountered. I grew up as the youngest of 5 and one thing I think about often is how...
Part 2 – Gala Planning Pitfalls: Menu and Audio-Visual Pitfalls
Fish, chicken or beef – too many options! In the first part of our three-part blog series on gala planning pitfalls, we covered contract negotiations and the importance of knowing exactly what is part of your contract versus what would be considered additional fees....
Part 3 – Gala Planning Pitfalls: Great idea → Money Pitfalls
In the final part of our blog series on discussing potential pitfalls that could happen when planning a gala, we will discuss a unique deadline you should set for your group and the budget. If you haven’t noticed already, many of these challenges all line up with one...