This resource provides a comprehensive guide to planning and executing a successful business open house. It includes tips for choosing the right date, engaging attendees with interactive experiences, involving partner vendors, and providing meaningful takeaways. The guide also offers practical advice on avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring a memorable event.
Relationships & Community
Welcome Within
RC-06Open House
Open doors, open hearts. Invite the community to see your mission in action.
MarkingsHospitalityCommunityRelationshipGenerosity(Hebrews 13:2)
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
Hebrews 13:2
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Getting Started
- Plan the Event: Use the Good Plan Canvas to prepare an event that showcases different aspects of your business.
- Engage Employees: Involve staff in event planning and execution, assigning roles that play to their strengths and enthusiasm.
- Invite the Community: Reach out to customers, vendors, local businesses, and families, inviting them to attend.
- Create Interactive Experiences: Set up demonstrations, tours, and Q&A sessions to engage visitors with your company's work and values.
- Follow Up: Collect contact information to thank guests for coming and to keep them informed about company events and updates.
Tips for Success
- Communicate to your team what you want guests to know and how you want them to feel after attending.
- Provide meaningful takeaways that convey the company's mission and values.
- Capture the event with photos and videos for use in your Company Culture Book.
Continue exploring
4 resourcesResources
SignUpGenius offers tools for coordinating and managing event sign-ups, volunteer schedules, and planning committees. This resource can help streamline the organization of your open house and ensure all roles are covered.
*Unreasonable Hospitality*, by Will Guidara, explores the transformative power of going above and beyond in service, using his experience at Eleven Madison Park. Guidara emphasizes creating unforgettable experiences, empowering teams, and fostering authentic connections. Through principles like vulnerability, intentionality, and a hospitality-first culture, the book offers universal lessons for leadership and business success.
HubSpot’s ****Ultimate Event Planning Checklist is a comprehensive guide covering every stage of event planning, from pre-event preparation to post-event follow-up. It includes expert tips and best practices to save time, reduce stress, and ensure successful events. This free resource helps planners create memorable experiences that leave attendees impressed.
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