Day in and day out your employees show up to work, put in their time, and go home. Many may even go above and beyond what is expected of them. The point is that your employees are on the front line of your business. They make up your company and keep it charging forward daily. Think about this for a moment – where would your company be without each one of them?
So, when the time comes for corporate gatherings, your employees deserve the best. Forget the traditional cookout or generic dinner at a local banquet hall that you do every year. Do something different. Why not throw together an outdoor event with a rental event tent? Make your corporate gathering bold, fun, and memorable. Of course, make sure to let your employees know just how much the company values them.
Take your event out of the office
Some corporations hold office parties or gatherings in the actual office. Who wants to spend more time there than they already do? Your employees are always at the office. Give them a change of scenery and some fresh air by moving the get-together outdoors! Breathing in fresh air is healthy and it will likely be very welcomed.
Choosing to hold an event outdoors means that you can relax on the headcount, too. There is much more room for your employees to bring spouses – or even families! There will be no stuffy indoor atmosphere and cleanup will be a breeze!
On a side note – think about all the games and entertainment you will be able to pull off if the event is outdoors!
Types of events
Outdoor venues mean that you have a wide choice of the type of event you can have. Depending on your event, your rental event tent will change slightly. In fact, you can plan your corporate event from a very informal barbecue to a very formal black-tie affair. It all depends on the vibe you are trying to achieve for the event. Below are a few ideas to get your mind churning:
- BBQ – Make it complete with grilled foods and sides, games, and all sorts of outdoor fun.
- A luau – Have your employees dress like they have been swept away to an island vacation. Do the limbo. Roast the pig. And, of course, do the hula.
- Casino night – Give your employees a chance to cash in by having a casino night. Set up a mock casino with card tables and token slots. Top it off with a Vegas-style show!
- Pick a decade – Choose a decade that fits your employees and go all out on that theme, requesting that they dress to fit the part. Include food, games, and entertainment from that decade, too.
- Team building – If you are looking to multi-task by spoiling your employees and work on team building skills, it is possible! You can incorporate activities into your event that will help bring community and strength to your corporation while also treating your employees.
- The formal – How about a black-tie dinner? A masquerade ball? A white party? If you are looking for fancy, you can still get away with that even though you are outdoors.
Decide how you want to approach your corporate gathering based on the outdoor venue and the culture of your office.
Decorate to impress
Go all out. Go crazy. Decorate as if it were the last corporate event you ever intended to throw. Ok, well, surely the accounting department will ask that you keep it within budget, but…
Outdoor venues mean that you have a full rental event tent, a full blank canvas that you can decorate. You have no lighting, no flooring, no pictures on the wall, no pre-designed rooms or seating areas, etc. You can decorate however you need to.
- Design your own layout. Make sure to include areas for all aspects of the event and room to mingle.
- Decide how you want to decorate based on the theme or type of event you are going to have.
- Don’t forget the lighting and flooring. This can get as basic or as elegant as you want, again depending on the type of event.
This is your space – make it bold and watch the jaws of your employees drop as they enter the tent.
Provide convenience treats and other tokens of appreciation
When planning your corporate gathering, make sure to include convenience treats. What are they? These are items that your guests may have forgotten but wished they would have brought. Once they see you are conveniently providing these items, they will be delighted. For example, gum and mints, stain remover, toiletry items, flip flops (for dancing), sunscreen and sunglasses, etc.
Tokens of appreciation are always a nice gesture, too. Small gifts or goody bags for your employees are just the extra touches sometimes needed to stand out from all the other corporations out there.
It is amazing how a little thought can leave a lasting impression.
Why a rental event tent is perfect for your gathering
In case you haven’t already figured it out, a tent is perfect for your outdoor gathering. They are so versatile and offer many perks you may not have even thought of. For example:
- They can be placed almost anywhere there is open space. This includes parking lots, vacant lots, ball fields, parks, etc. Just be sure to have enough room for parking, in addition to the size of your tent.
- They are completely customizable. They come in all shapes and sizes. You can choose to have side walls or not. The same goes for flooring – you can take it or leave it.
- Event tents will allow you to host your corporate gathering outdoors without worrying about the weather. Tent rentals now provide protection from almost all weather. Your event can go on, rain or shine.
Get your crew outdoors and show them an enjoyable time. Help them grow as a team or let them boogie down under a 70’s era disco ball. However you choose to do it, make sure you don’t forget to to include a rental event tent!