So, I am currently working as an intern for a company in Orem called Omniture. I am working on marketing a student entrepreneurial competition which judges student companies throughout the state. It's pretty sweet, and a great experience. Last night though, I realized what a sweet gig working for Omniture really brings. Let's go to the beginning.
Each year, the company holds its annual Summit which is a giant conference for clients and customers to attend. Basically, it's an opportunity for Omniture to throw a party. Keep in mind; for example, Halloween. Employees have the day before Halloween off, so a set designer can come in to transform the work place literally into a scene from a horror movie. The Summit is still a big deal to them. I walk into the Grand America hotel lobby, greeted by a mariachi band. I receive my press badge and enter the event. One room contains a huge screen just playing SportsCenter, and food found at sporting events is being served. Across the hall is a champagne room, where people have already gotten their grove on. I want to check more of this event out. I mean, what kind of party is this? I walk down the hall-way to find Ray Allen and Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics hanging out on some lobby chairs. Just so happens that they are in town to play the Jazz and are at the hotel. Man, this is getting good. Nothing can top that right? As I think that, the words, "I wont go home without you; it's not over tonight; just give me one more chance to make it right...." I turn the corner, walk into the ballroom to find Maroon 5 playing. What a show! I wondered to myself; who calls up Maroon 5 to play at a company party? And who would they have gotten if we weren't experiencing this recession? Made me want to stick around with the company possibly, check out some more of these parties. Sound good?
