Services
STRATEGIC ISSUES
- Clarify goals and objectives
- Prepare and manage timeline
- Develop and implement theme
- Guide event strategy
- Form and manage planning committee
- Determine pricing
VENUE SELECTION
- Research and select site – local, national, international
- Negotiate contracts
- Select and design menu
- Coordinate layout and design of facility/venue
- Manage day-of-event logistics
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide budget and income projections
- Handle financial accounting and budget control
- Handle all reservations and money transactions
- Provide weekly financial reports
- Review all invoices for accuracy
- Provide final accounting of event – income and expenses
COMMUNICATIONS
- Write all correspondence related to the event
- Coordinate mass mailings
- Handle all correspondence with prospective attendees
- Draft all necessary letters for mail merges
- Handle any telephone follow-up
- Secure dedicated phone line for client
- Supply web presence for event
- Coordinate all printed pieces, i.e., Hold the Date, invitation, program, etc.
PRINTING
- Select printer (if clients do not have their own)
- Supply printer with materials for the job
- Proofread all printed materials
- Handle all details related to printed materials
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
- Manage client database
- Record all responses
- Update all address changes
- Supply client with complete database at conclusion of project
EVENT REQUIREMENTS
- Negotiate rates
- Coordinate ground transportation
- Manage hotel room blocks
- Secure vendors – photographer, etc.
- Procure entertainment
- Secure keynote speakers
- Prepare event script
- Select and purchase mementos and/or awards
- Arrange table seating
- Handle all VIP arrangements
- Act as clearing house for all questions
ON-SITE MANAGEMENT
- Adequately staff the event
- Oversee event set-up
- Oversee evening timeline
- Act as troubleshooter
- Orchestrate run-through or rehearsal of speakers
AUDIOVISUAL
- Coordinate all speakers' AV needs
- Coordinate lighting requirements
- Coordinate sound requirements
- Coordinate video requirements