How great is it for Canadians to celebrate the 151st birthday of Canada Day in the summer? Many corporations take this opportunity to combine the celebration of Canada Day with their annual Corporate Summer Event. Let’s face it, what is a celebration without food? When invitations specify that there will be food for all, participation sky rockets! Below you will find eight tried and true recipes for a successful Corporate Event celebrating Canada Day.  They are: Canada Day Themed Ice Cream Sundae Bar Do you remember when you were a kid and you heard the beep beep sound of the ice cream truck approaching the house? Do you remember how excited you felt? The anticipation of the cold, creamy ice cream on your tongue...Read More

There are two different dates that changed the toy industry, particularly for girls.  In 1959 Barbie was born and in 2014 Elsa and Anna were introduced and the movie Frozen became an instant success. Frozen became a welcome change in movies not only for the animation which was phenomenal but the whole theme of the film. All one must mention is Frozen and it is instantly recognizable by everyone. Can anyone recall a memorable Barbie movie? I think not. Frozen is a story of grieving, self-isolation, protectiveness, deceit, sisterly love and sacrifice.  The swirling winds and the icy cold goes through us. We shiver watching Kristoff galloping on his Reindeer Sven through the driving snowstorm to save his beloved Anna. This the...Read More

How things have changed! Growing up in the 60’s it was considered impolite or crass to ask how much a person made for a living or how much their home or car cost. Nowadays we must provide full disclosure and be transparent in the corporate and political world. We all know how much the Prime Minister, CEO’s of the major banks and high government officials earn. Nothing is hidden. Nothing is secret. Your Corporate Event Budget Where is this going you might ask? Being in the Toronto Corporate Event Industry for many years it boggles my mind why clients are so reluctant to divulge their budget to their event planner. We all know that the majority of customers are shopping for the...Read More

Dear Jane, I heard you were assigned the task of planning and executing your Corporate Picnic Event again this summer. I also heard that you spent hours and hours of not only work time but personal time planning fun activities for your company picnic last year. Kind of a DIY thing was it? Would you give me the opportunity of showing you how a Corporate Event Planning company can make your life so much easier by providing you with a plan for your company picnic? Let’s start with the reasons why your company wants to have a Corporate Picnic. It is a great morale booster for staff. It gives the employees a chance to see their managers letting their hair down...Read More

1. Book your venue as soon as possible In charge of planning a BBQ or picnic for a family fun day at your company this year? First thing’s first. Why the rush? The simple fact is that taking this step right away will make the rest of the event a piece of cake to organize with Pop! Events Group. If you still need convincing, though, here are 9 specific reasons why booking your picnic venue early is a smart idea! The best outdoor spaces/picnic venues are always booked far in advance. Great outdoor venues can be difficult to find in the Toronto area. Let us help you in finding the perfect outdoor venue/picnic space for whatever event you’re looking to throw. However, take our...Read More

As an event planner in Toronto, I have been racking my brain trying to think of when I stopped asking my clients if they were going forward with their Corporate Christmas Party. It appears over the past 10 years I changed over to Corporate Holiday Party, but I cannot recall the precise timing that happened to make me use this new phrase. Was it a client that advised me that their company was now calling their Corporate event a Holiday Party? I can’t recall. I suppose I thought it was a good idea to use a secular greeting given the large multicultural population in Canada. This new development has become a major debate in the corporate world over the last...Read More

As sunny weather makes its way to Toronto, morale in the office is naturally boosted. So why not take advantage of the positive vibes and host an outdoor event that will thrill the whole office!? Aim for one that helps employees bond and connect with one another outside the office for a better, more productive and creative work environment inside the office. You’ll want to choose games, food, and activities that impress and amaze everyone, and we’ve got just the activities you’ll need. Follow our lead with your corporate event planning, and you’ll have your employees buzzing for weeks about how amazing the day was! Games, Activities & Entertainment Let’s start with the fun stuff: Games and entertainment. Keep in mind these activities...Read More