Community Is Not a Buzzword, It's a Strategy
At Bash, community isn’t something we build once and market forever. It’s a living, evolving system. One we care for with the same intentionality we bring to our curated event experiences. And in a year of tremendous growth, that care has only become more critical.
Here’s a closer look at how we define, protect, and evolve our community, both internally and externally.
Regrounding in Values
Every strong community starts with shared values. For us, that’s respect, agility, and quality. They aren’t just words on a deck; they’re built into how we lead projects, communicate with clients, and work together. As we grow, we keep returning to them to make sure our internal culture (and the clients we work with) reflect what matters most.
Who We Work With (and Why That Matters)
We’re not a volume-based agency. We’re looking for the right people, those who trust deeply, communicate clearly, and believe in the power of a well-designed experience. This month, we open our Partnering With Purpose Inquiry. It’s not a gate. It’s a welcome mat for the right fit. We don’t confine our clients in a box based on industry or budget. They’re based on mindset. If that resonates, we want to talk.
Internal Rituals That Keep Us Grounded
High growth often means high stress. But connection doesn’t have to suffer. We lean on a few simple (but powerful) rituals to keep us aligned:
Brag Board: A Slack channel where our entire team uplifts each other in real time
GEM Awards: colleague shout-outs that celebrate growth, enthusiasm, and momentum
Weekly Standup Prompts: Designed to spark deeper working relationships, reflection, and of course, laughter
These rituals remind us that connection starts with the team. Want to borrow them for your crew? Go for it. Interested in brainstorming personalized ones for your unique team? We’d love to hear from you.
Giving Back (The Bash Way)
This June, we continued our “Bash Give Back” (or BGB as it’s internally known) initiatives during our annual retreat in Guerneville. The entire team had the pleasure of spending the afternoon at a local animal sanctuary, When Pigs Fly Ranch. Founded in 2016 by a passionate pig lover, this animal sanctuary’s objective is to create a space where people can deepen their understanding of pigs. We walked away much more knowledgeable about these four-legged friends!
What’s Next: Building Community, Together
We’re working on new tools and offerings that better support our clients’ event goals and their support teams at every point of the journey. Before we launch them, we want your input.
Interested? We’d find it invaluable to have you in the room.
Community, after all, is not something we hold. It’s something we host.
Bash Creative is an event planning company that specializes in incredible gatherings that go beyond just great design. We’re known for teasing out smart goals for your event and serving up a stylish execution that will keep your guests buzzing. Located in San Francisco, but often found in Miami, Las Vegas, New York, Austin, and beyond.