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A Little Friendly Competition Never Hurt Anyone

A little friendly competition never hurt anyone. I’m sure you’ve heard this before and taken it to heart at many points in your life. Whether you’re competing to make the honor roll, sell the most Girl Scout cookies, become the top scorer on the soccer field or have the highest GPA, competition can be a…

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Spotlight on Merchants Hospitality Properties

Kapow is excited to announce a new partnership with Merchants Hospitality, Inc. in New York City. Founded in 1986, the full-service hospitality company has expertise in the investment, development, ownership and management of real estate, restaurants and hotels.   Each restaurant concept provides a unique dining experience. Affordable luxury is offered with quality food, creative…

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Our 6 Favorite High-End Dinners

Entry level or C-suite, 20-something or 40-something, every hard-working adult enjoys an upscale dinner where they can explore new flavors or enjoy a coveted classic. Hosting an upscale meal allows guests to try something they might not experience otherwise and leaves a lasting impression. To help you close deals and nurture valuable relationships, Kapow has…

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The Value in Hosting a Football Event

Football fans rejoice, it’s finally that time of year again! You’ve been throwing the pigskin around all summer, spent countless hours prepping for your fantasy draft and built the perfect tailgate menu. Now, it’s time to dedicate the next 21 Sundays to sitting in front of the TV for 12 hours watching football. BUT, the…

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Celebrate Fashion Week with a Fashionable Event

September rings in Fashion Week throughout some of the world’s most posh cities including New York, London, Milan and Paris. New York Fashion Week—one of the most exciting weeks in the city—kicks off September 7th running through September 13th.  As designers, models, press, beauty pros and celebrities descend upon lower Manhattan—making city streets themselves a runway—it’s…

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Form Strong Bonds While Sweatworking

A little exercise does wonders for the body, helping us fight the battle of the bulge and ward off dreaded diseases. It also activates those wonderful brain chemicals that promote happiness and relaxation. As it turns out, physical activity is great for team building, too. In fact, a U.S. News & World Report article counts…

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Event trend: book a hands-on cooking class

It’s been an interesting summer in the grocery world. During the past few months, Blue Apron, one of the country’s first and most standout meal-kit delivery services, went public on the New York Stock Exchange. Amazon announced its acquisition of Whole Foods for a whopping $13.7 billion. Wal-Mart, the largest grocer in the United States,…

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Get Crafty with a Distillery Experience

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a craft explosion taking place here in the states. And it has absolutely nothing to do with your grandma’s needlepoint projects. Instead, the past decade or so has seen a boom in craft edibles and drinkables ranging from beer to chocolate. These handcrafted, small-batch offerings are associated with artisan…

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New in Team Building: Escape Rooms and Scavenger Hunts

Team-building activities have long been part of office life. They encourage better working relationships between employees and teams and help form bonds that might not typically occur during employees’ day-to-day routines. But as more and more companies emphasize the importance of team building, the demand for more unique and engaging experiences increases. The resulting trend:…

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It’s Still Summer—Get Outside for Your Next Event

Root canals. Traffic jams. Temper tantrums. Some things in life just can’t end soon enough. But other things are far too brief. That’s certainly true of summer, which seems to fly by much too quickly every year. This year’s no different. Labor Day, the unofficial going-away party for summer, is approaching fast. But there’s still…

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Inside a Mixology Event

Here at Kapow, we love mixology events. They’re unique, engaging and there’s no shortage of great drinks. More importantly, mixology events have always been very popular with our corporate clients. For those of you who are unfamiliar with a mixology event—or haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing one—here’s a breakdown of how the event goes,…

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Put a Culinary Spin on your Next Walking Tour

When it comes to engaging events, it’s hard to beat a walking tour. Participants have the chance to explore the nooks and crannies of interesting and historic city neighborhoods and landmarks, while enjoying some fresh air with their co-workers. Expert guides, meanwhile, entertain with fascinating stories about each area. To make a great event even…