Team Building:  What's all the bonding about anyways? Any business owner worth his salt will tell you that team building is one of the most important elements in any effective company. Making sure that all of your departments and employees are capable of working together effectively is crucial to the financial and overall success of your business model. Team building activities act as a way to improve communication within your company walls, strengthen efficiency and bring your team to an understanding of how to increase productivity by working together. While there are a number of...

Fall Festivals - Autumn Leaves are Calling Again! Leaves falling, crisp air, comical scarecrows, and harvested crops are just a few reminders that the Autumn season is here once again. Personally this is my FAVORITE season of the year for many reasons, but especially because it brings PERFECT event weather!! There are many themed events that occur from September to November, but the most popular has got to be the Fall Festivals.It seems that everyone loves Fall Festivals and there are many different groups that like to pl...

Elite Event Services is Ready to Serve You Hello and welcome to Elite Event Services - Edwardsville, IL. We are your premium event service provider. This expertise will be used to create a memorable experience that you and your guests won't forget. Our event management team is dedicated to providing you the best service for all your special event needs in the area. Elite Event Services is a family-owned and operated business with our focus on the customer's needs. We are committed to meeting and exceeding those needs and expectations every time. Who is behind Elite Event Service...

Picnic Planning - What you need. Below are some simple points to consider in picnic planning. Do you really need a theme? Employee picnic ideas can range from the very simple to the blow-out extravaganza. It is nice to have a theme in mind to keep your basics inline and create an overall event design. Considering the theme and entertainment, this makes it easier to plan the food and activities. Choosing a different theme each year for your company picnic ...

Back to School Event - Welcome Back! Whether you call your Back to School Event a Festival, Picnic, Night Out, Welcome Week, Party, Carnival, or something completely unique to your school, it is a time of year that is exciting to celebrate! These youth events are great for all types of schools, universities, colleges, and even the town and religious organizations to participate in.It is an event that is perfect to boost student's morale and show that the school, staff, and faculty appreciate their efforts. These events are ...

Green Screen Digital Photos – Instant Memories! Green screen digital photos are a great addition to events like company picnics,  post proms and project graduations, school dances, church functions, casino nights and many more. Photos are an easy and fun way to get everybody involved. Even for those who don’t like to be photographed, they can be disguised!Our fully mobile photography studio and g...

Casino Fundraisers – Great Fundraising Idea for Your Non-Profit or Charity Organization Casino fundraisers, casino night charity events and charity poker tournaments are great ideas to raise money for your non-profit group or charity organization while entertaining your guests with exciting Las Vegas casino night fun. They are a great idea for PTOs, After Prom and Project Graduation Committees, Church and Religious Groups, Sports Teams, Non- Profit Organizations and Anyone else gathering funds for their group!Want something different than the usual bake sales, car washes and t...

How do you find a location for your company picnic? The Company Picnic is a beloved tradition at many organizations. It is a great opportunity for team building and for employees to feel sense of pride for their company. A well planned company picnic with appropriate activities and accommodations can reinvigorate the staff for the coming year. There are general considerations that should be observed when planning for this exciting day. The Who, What, When, Where, and How can consume the decision-making process. One of the most difficult of these decisions can be the Where. Here are s...

Company Celebrations and Milestones can be an amazing time to celebrate! No matter whether it is for 25 employees or 10,000 employees, Elite Event Services has the solutions for your upcoming company celebration! We can do as little or as much as you want for your special day, but we offer a complete entertainment service so you can relax and enjoy your event with your employees.  Employee engagement only happens when true appreciation is shown and delivered throughout an organization.If you are interested in rewardi...