1. A CHECKLIST FOR
CORPORATE
EVENT PLANNING

2. The Venue:
AMBIANCE
:(Choose a space that
fits the theme of the
event and sets the mood
for your guests. The Inn
at New Hyde Park has
many ballrooms to
choose from.)
INCLUSIVE
(Be sure there are
enough tables, chairs,
projection screens,
podiums, etc. to
execute the goal of
your corporate event.
COST
(There are a variety
of options to choose
from as you plan an
event, so be sure to
price a few to see
which one is a fit.)
AVAILABILITY
(Come to the table
with a timeframe to
hold the space for the
even

3. Activities:
Now that you know where
and when your corporate
event will take place, it’s
time to decide what you’ll
do! Activities should include
a timeline for each activity.
Introduction
icebreakers
Workshops
Guest speaker lecture
Intermission or lunch
Product launch
presentation
Closing statement
After-event party

4. Guest Speaker:
Will the guest speaker fit the theme of
our company’s event?
How knowledgeable is this person in
your niche?
Where is this person traveling from?
Will the speaker need special
equipment such as a teleprompter or
slide projector?

5. Sponsors
Depending on the size or attention
your corporate event may bring, you
may need sponsors. Sponsors don’t
only provide funding, but they may also
provide services or products as well.

6. Food
What kind of appetizers, dinner, and desserts
will be served?
Will alcohol be served? If so, what does the
beverage package look like?
It is important that you get this right. Luckily,
catering is always a hit here because we have so
many options and fun upgrades to make any event
really unique and stand out. Plus, it’s so convenient
to have everything handled by one team under one
roof. Be sure to ask: