by Tim Kitchell | Sep 21, 2026 | Event Operations & Logistics, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Not every event needs a venue RFP, but for those that do, details matter. At NPU, we receive these requests from the venue side, where every missing detail can affect the space we recommend, the services we include, and the price we return. A useful RFP shows us how...
by Tim Kitchell | Aug 27, 2026 | Event Operations & Logistics, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Unfortunately, there is no single permit checklist that applies to every San Francisco event. Permitting requirements for different activities can fall under different agencies, and responsibility may sit with the venue, caterer, beverage provider, production company,...
by Tim Kitchell | Aug 21, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Event Operations & Logistics, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
A venue that holds 1,000 people may still be too small for an 800-person event. A 500-person reception, seated dinner, keynote, conference, or product launch can all call for very different footprints. Seating is part of it. So are the stage, bars, catering, AV,...
by Tim Kitchell | Aug 13, 2026 | Corporate Events, Planner Resources, Top Considerations, Venue Selection
Hotels near Moscone Center are often the best fit when guest convenience and turnkey service are the priority. Standalone venues can offer more flexibility, distinctive settings, outdoor space, and greater control over production. The right choice depends on the size,...
by Tim Kitchell | Jul 30, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations, Venue Selection
Adaptive reuse venues offer something standard event spaces often cannot: a setting with a unique identity already built in. Historic properties bring architecture, texture, and a real connection to place. Industrial spaces offer scale, openness, and room to create...
by Tim Kitchell | Jul 24, 2026 | Corporate Events, Planner Resources, Top Considerations, Venue Selection
A venue can look like the right choice early on. The date is available. The location works. The capacity looks right. The rental rate fits the budget, and the photos give you plenty to work with. Then the planning gets more detailed. Production begins reviewing power,...
