RTP Business Service Center

Led a team of 65 volunteers Budget of $25,000 Planned a week of “Grand Opening” activities The week culminated in a 1950’s High School themed

Grand Opening party for 400 people. Special “Thank you” catered dinner for the 65 volunteers. 2 professional videos reflecting the history of the building

and a special interview of the Conductor of the high-school marching band

Create energy and excitement for the 380 employees moving into a newly renovated Smart Working space. Facilitate engagement in the new culture and ways of working for the Business Service Center.

Picking up a free wireless keyboard and mouse

“Ask me” shirts to easily identify leaders that could help

Centralized wall with seating to use for department meetings

People quickly getting to work in the new environment

* Photo credit to Jim Oliver

3 departments each hosted a “Block Party”

Opportunity to meet the people around you and learn something about the department

provided snacks and ice breaker activities

1950’s themed high school Blocked off the afternoon for the staff Costumes encouraged Catering Activities Surprise Marching Band from the high school

that originally occupied the building Parade with floats Prizes House warming gift presented from the

leadership to the BSC at the end

Start End Activity Location

1:00 PM 1:45 PM Opening Ceremony BSC Entrance Stage

Free Time Visit Photo Booth and

food tables

2:00 PM 2:15 PM Period 1

Pick first class

See map

2:20 PM 2:35 PM Period 2

Pick another class

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2:40 PM 2:55 PM Period 3

Pick your last class

See map

3:00 PM 3:20 PM Service Float Parade Main Hallway

3:20 PM 3:45 PM Closing Ceremony

Announcing winners BSC Entrance Stage

Choose a different class each period Location

History Wall Scavenger Hunt and High School Picture guessing game

BSC Wall

P.E. 1950’s Dance moves lead by EHS

Innovation Zone

English “Heads Up” game

Front Capability Room

Study Hall Photo Booth, Soda Floats, Band Booster table

Back comms cell, Hub and main hallway

The Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Marching Band (Symphonic Soul of the South Marching Band) started off the event by marching through the space. This band came from the school with historical roots to the building we were occupying.

The building was Southern High school from 1956 – 1993. A professional video of the history of the building and interviews with alumni played during the opening ceremony.

Interview of the Band Director on internal video site.

Departmental executives ran through the banner – like the champion football team!