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Event Planning & Management During the COVID19 Pandemic Crisis

Event planning and management is stressful during “normal” times, and can be especially challenging during a world-wide pandemic. Should organizers cancel, or postpone? How will organizations raise necessary funding without their signature events? What about weddings? 5K run/walks? Regional workshops and destination meetings? Sporting events?

Each type of event will have special considerations, a few of which include budget, break-even events vs. fundraising, how far participants may be traveling from, and how much lead-time is necessary to pull off the event properly. An event that requires registration in advance will have different considerations than an event that allows at-the-gate ticket sales, or needs sponsorships to break even. Is it possible that a former “live” event could be held online? Could an early Summer season event be postponed to Fall? Could an event be combined with another complimentary event to create something even greater? There are many considerations.

This resource library is here to help event planners and organizers find answers to some of these questions. This library will be updated and added to regularly as more resources become available. If you have specific questions or need guidance, please email JoEllen DesRocher at joellen@visitalpena.com.

 

General Resources for Event Organizers

 

What Event Planners Need to Know About COVID19

 

Key Planning Recommendations for Large Gatherings

 

 

Planning for Business Events

 

Coronavirus Resources & Insights for the Business Events Industry

 

 

Moving Events Online

 

Event Planners Guide to Free Live Streaming Tools

 

How to Shift Your Conference Online

 

 

Resources for Destination Wedding Planning

 

A Wedding During Coronavirus?

 

Resources for Fundraising Event Planners

 

How To Salvage Your Fundraising Event Amid COVID 19

 

Considerations for Outdoor Running Events

 

Tips for Managing 5K Events in the Wake of COVID19

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701 Woodward Avenue
Alpena, MI 49707

109 N. Second Ave
Alpena, MI 49707

Phone: (989) 356-4877
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Art in the Loft at Gallery 109 is a fine arts gallery featuring the work of local, regional and nationally recognized ar
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491 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707

Phone: (989) 356-2202
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Northeast Michigan’s Center for Art, History, and Science. ART: The Museum has an extensive collection of art that
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5700 Bennett Rd
Hubbard Lake, MI 49747

Phone: (989) 727-2020
(800) 727-2078
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Historic Country Inn on Hubbard Lake. Eight guest rooms, all with private baths. A full gourmet breakfast is included. L
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11160 U.S. 23 South
Ossineke, MI 49766

Phone: (989) 471-5477
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Dare to roam through this remarkable adventure as you encounter life-sized replicas of dinosaurs in their natural jungle-like habitat!
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18730 Fireside Hwy.
Presque Isle, MI 49777

109 North Second Ave. (inside the Center Building)
Alpena, MI 49707

Phone: (989) 358-1400
E-Mail Address: thefreshpalategourmet@live.com
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The Fresh Palate provides high quality, healthy, fresh, unique food at competitive prices. Our downtown location and cre
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411 North Second Ave.
Alpena, MI 49707

Phone: (989) 354-3854
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Casual dining with a robust menu, something for everyone at JJ's!
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8211 E. Grand Lake Rd
Presque Isle, MI 49777

Phone: (989) 595-6970
(231) 929-4684
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Built in 1920, historic Presque Isle Lodge is on the National Register of Historic Places and contains the largest known
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1000 U.S. 23 North
Alpena, MI 49707

(989) 356-2151
E-Mail Address: info@ramadaalpena.com
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Alpena's Only Full Service Hotel
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500 W. Fletcher St.
Alpena, MI 49707

Phone: (989) 356-8805
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The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary preserves a national treasure, nearly 200 historic shipwrecks in and around th
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27800 M-32
Hillman, MI 49746 US

(800) 729-9375
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Thunder Bay Resort has 350 acres nestled within the beautiful backdrop of northern Michigan with spacious lodging close to area attractions.
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13796 Leer Rd.
Posen 49776

Phone: (989) 341-4777
(989) 341-4777
E-Mail Address: contact@hemlockhillsonmillpond.com
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Northeast Michigan’s Most Unique Wedding Venue. With the Historic Elowsky Grist Mill on the Thunder Bay River as the backdrop, the picture opportunities are endless.
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119 Fletcher St.
Alpena, MI 49707 US

Phone: (989) 356-5177
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Full service catering for any event, large or small.
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Alpena Events Complex (APlex)

701 Woodward Avenue
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989) 354-6164

Art In The Loft at Gallery 109

109 N. Second Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989) 356-4877
Art in the Loft at Gallery 109 is a fine arts gallery featuring the work of local, regional and nationally recognized ar More

Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan

491 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989) 356-2202
Northeast Michigan’s Center for Art, History, and Science. ART: The Museum has an extensive collection of art that More

Churchill Pointe Inn

5700 Bennett Rd
Hubbard Lake, MI 49747
Phone: (989) 727-2020 (800) 727-2078
Historic Country Inn on Hubbard Lake. Eight guest rooms, all with private baths. A full gourmet breakfast is included. L More
Business Amenities
  • Water View
  • Free Internet Access
  • Cable TV
  • Restaurant on site
  • On Waterfront
  • Refrigerator

Dinosaur Gardens, LLC

11160 U.S. 23 South
Ossineke, MI 49766
Phone: (989) 471-5477
Dare to roam through this remarkable adventure as you encounter life-sized replicas of dinosaurs in their natural jungle-like habitat! More

Fireside Inn

18730 Fireside Hwy.
Presque Isle, MI 49777
Phone: (989) 595-6369

Hemlock Hills on Mill Pond - Wedding Venue

13796 Leer Rd.
Posen 49776
Phone: (989) 341-4777 (989) 341-4777
Northeast Michigan’s Most Unique Wedding Venue. With the Historic Elowsky Grist Mill on the Thunder Bay River as the backdrop, the picture opportunities are endless. More

JJ's Catering & Rental

119 Fletcher St.
Alpena, MI 49707
United States
Phone: (989) 356-5177
Full service catering for any event, large or small. More

JJ's Steak & Pizza House

411 North Second Ave.
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989) 354-3854
Casual dining with a robust menu, something for everyone at JJ's! More

Presque Isle Lodge-A Bed and Breakfast Inn

8211 E. Grand Lake Rd
Presque Isle, MI 49777
Phone: (989) 595-6970 (231) 929-4684
Built in 1920, historic Presque Isle Lodge is on the National Register of Historic Places and contains the largest known More
Business Amenities
  • Breakfast Available

Ramada Alpena

1000 U.S. 23 North
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-2151
Alpena's Only Full Service Hotel More
Business Amenities
  • Restaurant on site
  • Spa/Jacuzzi
  • Exercise Room
  • Game Room
  • Free Internet Access
  • Conference Facilities
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Breakfast Available
  • Cable TV
  • On-Site Guest Laundry
  • Indoor Pool
  • Barrier Free
  • Pets Welcome
  • Open Year Round
  • Airport Shuttle

The Fresh Palate

109 North Second Ave. (inside the Center Building)
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989) 358-1400
The Fresh Palate provides high quality, healthy, fresh, unique food at competitive prices. Our downtown location and cre More

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

500 W. Fletcher St.
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989) 356-8805
The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary preserves a national treasure, nearly 200 historic shipwrecks in and around th More

Thunder Bay Resort

27800 M-32
Hillman, MI 49746
United States
(800) 729-9375
Thunder Bay Resort has 350 acres nestled within the beautiful backdrop of northern Michigan with spacious lodging close to area attractions. More

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