As much as I hate to admit it, summer has become nothing
more than a distant memory, and the reality that it’s time to start planning
this year’s holiday party can be, to some, an overwhelming and almost arduous
task. So, if the mere thought of
planning your company party evokes a full-fledged fight or flight response, cut
yourself a little slack and consider joining a community holiday party this
year.
Having grown in popularity over the last several years, the
community holiday party allows companies and organizations to effortlessly plan
their festivities. As a prepackaged affair, events like
Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa’s 5-hour
Jingle Mingle,
offer a full range of features including a cocktail reception with 1-hour open
bar (beer & wine), butler passed hors d’ oeuvres, cash bar (starting after
the cocktail reception), buffet dinner, dessert, DJ, dancing, and raffle
prizes.
Of course, other than the obvious reduction in party
planning stress, there are a host of reasons why your company should attend a community
holiday party.
It Won’t
Break the Bank.
Let’s face it, holiday parties can be
expensive. By sharing your celebration
with other area companies and organization’s the overall cost of supplementary
expenditures such as DJ’s, drinks, and raffle prizes become much more
manageable – providing a lot more bang
for your buck.
They Build a Sense of Community.
We’ve all heard the term “shop local”, and
most companies do in an effort to help grow their local economy. Shared
celebrations allow these companies to finally put a face to a name, while
providing an opportunity to talk about interests outside of their jobs.
Informal Networking.
Many community parties offer a business card
exchange table just outside the function room; allowing for a no-pressure means
of networking with other local businesses.
So go ahead, leave some of your cards and take a few too.
The More the Merrier.
This one is a no brainer. Let’s just say small parties can be awkward.
They Give Back to the Community.
Most co-mingled events share a common purpose;
give back to the community. Whether a
portion of the proceeds are donated to a local charity or the hosting property
sponsors a toy drive, they want you and your employees to remember that the
holidays are about giving.
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They Build a Sense of Community.
Informal Networking.
The More the Merrier.