Contributed by Renie Herrin, Executive Assistant to the CEO and CCO

Here in Colorado, the leaves have changed their color and begun to fall, the air is getting crisper, and the early November sky glows a gorgeous electric blue.  The changing of the seasons also means that our Boys of Summer are packing up their baseball gear after a rather dismal season ending with a record of 64 wins and 98 losses—ouch!  But hope springs eternal, and the Colorado Rockies know that 2013 will bring with it the freshness and promise of a new season, a new beginning.

After all, the Rockies are fortunate to call the remarkable baseball stadium, Coors Field, their home. Coors Field offers several unique suites and party facilities that are perfect for company events such as teambuilding, employee rewards gatherings, or just a casual afternoon bonding session watching a baseball game.

Coors Field offers several options such as the Super Suites and the Warning Track Party Room. Located in the infield between home plate and first base, the Super Suites are the ultimate choice for corporate entertainment. Each Super Suite features a temperature-controlled indoor lounge with luxury furnishings and outdoor balcony seating, both equipped with indoor and outdoor flat-screen televisions. Encore can utilize both spaces to give your event a well-rounded experience that any guest will enjoy.

The Warning Track Party Room is a large private room located at field level.  This room features bleacher and table-top seating, private restrooms and flat-screen televisions. The Warning Track Party Room offers a unique view of the game that your team will be sure to remember.

No matter which venue you choose, Encore will work with your team to ensure that the outcome is a winning event for your company as you cheer on the Rockies to a better season.

Contributed by Megan Van Dyke, Chief Creative Officer

Recently the Encore team conducted a site visit to New York for one of our clients. Our mission was to canvas the Midtown Manhattan area’s event and hotel locations to uncover the destinations that will help to create a truly unforgettable experience. Our challenge was to make it unique to everyone, whether the attendee had never been to the big city, was a dabbler in New York culture, or was a born and bred New Yorker.

Our main goal was to find a location that would incorporate the touristic aspects of the city into the event while also showcasing the hidden thrills of New York that are not publicized in the newest The New Yorker Magazine.

A few of the locations we visited were a given, but the others were hidden gems and unique spaces that provided some amazing and thought evoking ideas.

Our first option was the MoMA (The Muesuem of Modern Art). After taking just a few steps into the sculpture garden, the Encore team was dreaming of the décor, lighting and linens to complement the breathtaking sculptures and one of a kind atmosphere. It was a location that many people had the opportunity of visiting, but by highlighting certain aspects and decorations, we would be able to really showcase the special attributes the garden offered.

Our second option was one that was more of a hidden gem than the MoMA. The Ziegfeld Theatre is located just steps from the Hilton New York, and is tucked onto beautiful 54th Street. Known mainly for movie premieres, this theater proved to have a quiet ambience as well as the history we were looking to celebrate by being in NYC. Reminiscent of off-Broadway theaters, we had the image of sugarplum fairies dancing around our heads as the inspiration for this location came naturally.

Our final choice in location leaned more towards the unique spaces that New York has to offer. Le Parker Meridian is a hotel filled with awe inspiring spaces, interesting details and really, is just plain fun. As we took in the entire hotel, step after step we were more enchanted with the property. From the old-school styled Sharps Barbershop, specializing in the art of barbering as they did in the 1950’s, to the Dry Bar offering ladies hairstyling, the property has the great amenities we were looking to exhibit throughout our event. A morning latte at Knave and a mid-afternoon burger at the Burger Joint, were only a few of the amazing things we found to entice our client to this property.

What we learned from our excursion to New York City in the hopes of finding the right place for our event, was that no matter what type of event you are looking to host, the perfect location is out there and ready to be filled with the inspiration that we will intertwine with your brands purpose. Every city had unique jaunts that speak to the culture and history of the city, they just need you to tell them where to start.

We could post some photos here, but why don’t you take a gander at our Pinterest board instead?

Takin’ it to the streets‽…

I’m here in San Jose to meet with some companies about future business.  So far, I’ve had two cancellations…and am wanting to make the MOST out of my time  here.  SO… yesterday at dinner I suggested to my colleague that I we should just go buy a bunch of YELLOW poster-board and ask for a meeting with a Vice President from the side of the road.  And… that is what I’m going to do.

#ProjectYellow will commence at 8am today over breakfast.  Strategy and Message will be discussed… Eggs and oatmeal will be eaten, and by golly I WILL get those meetings back!

Follow me on Twitter @IncentiveGal1 for updates throughout the day… pictures, video…and the “things people say” … Use the buttons below to Twitter this and post it to Facebook…Teamwork!

PS…I love ellipses

Think of the last time you experienced an event that created an unforgettable sense of awe. All of the components of the event so well orchestrated that there is an undeniable and somewhat inexplicable presence felt by all attendees.

Katie Burney : Director of Sales

Katie has worked for Encore for eight years. In the last three years in her role as senior project manager, she has been responsible for managing the planning, execution and reconciliation of large scale distributor incentives, high profile c-level meetings, and strategic customer relationship building retreats.

The ‘doer’, dog lover, body building enthusiast, in search of the perfect lip gloss. “Go big or go home, baby!”

Katie’s attention to detail and creativity have enabled her to develop and execute memorable events. Katie has been in the meetings and events industry for 8 years and is enjoying her recent position as Director of Sales and marketing. She received her degree in Broadcast Journalism from Colorado State University.

Dawn Forkner : Senior Event Planner

Dawn has been an integral part of team Encore since 2008.  She is thoughtful in her communication, detailed in her follow up and a tough contract negotiator. Dawn has traveled all over the world planning incentives, c-level meetings and is an effective part of the team planning large conventions.

Avid yogi, favorite food is gnocchi, prefer to write in different colored pen every day. “The devil is in the details.”

Her favorite part of her job is making all the little pieces come together, and feels that being prepared on the front end translates into flawlessly executed programs. The two most important things Dawn would never travel to a program without are her cell phone and comfy shoes.  She received her degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Colorado, Denver.