Whether a small business, big business, non-profit, or trade association, any business can benefit from holding a business event.

• Open Houses

• Trade Shows/Conventions

• Fundraisers

• Business Events Packages

• What Does It Cost?

A small gathering that showcases your business to new customers, thanks customers or employees for their loyalty, or helps you connect to others in your industry. Often used in the real estate industry, this type of event can also work for small businesses, as well as non-profits. We've done these for real estate agents, new restaurants, and other local businesses. Another name for this type of event is "Friend-Raiser".

Trade Shows/Conventions

We can help you plan a large event, such as a trade show or convention, that brings together a large group of people for several days of activities, sales or instruction, and involves programming not only for the members of the group, but also their guests. Examples of shows I have helped organize are: Holiday Shopping Market, Culinary Association Annual Meeting, Regional Software User Group Annual Meeting, Office Equipment Dealers Convention, Showcase of Local Wineries, "Taste of" Style Food and Wine Shows, Mountain Bike Owners Rally, Wedding Shows and Bridal Fairs.

Fundraisers

A fundraiser is a party with a purpose. Usually, the main purpose is to raise money, but they also help increase loyalty among current members of your group, and make new people aware of your organization, cause, or campaign. A good fundraiser will have a loyal group of volunteers willing to work hard to make it a success, but many groups today lack full time staff (or full time volunteers) who can handle the overall organization of such a large event. I have worked with a variety of non-profits as well as political campaigns on producing successful events.  I do not have any "magic" fundraising ideas, but if you have a great idea, and lack the resources to bring it to fruition, perhaps I can help. 

Business Event Packages

A typical business event package includes:

Preparing detailed budget

Preparing of calendars and timelines

Researching locations, hotels, and meeting spaces, negotiating rates and terms

Selection of qualified vendors

Database organization and management

Marketing and public relations, media relations 

Preparation of sponsorship packages and media kits

Assistance with production of printed materials
(ads, invitations, flyers, postcards, brochures, reports)

Registration or RSVP tracking; Donation/Payment tracking and reporting

Staff/volunteer scheduling and management

Arranging for speakers, entertainment, and sight seeing

Event coordination from setup thru breakdown

Basic website setup and updating

What Does It Cost?

Each package is customized for each client. I charge a flat fee based on the size of the event and the scope of the duties involved.

If you do not need a full event package, any of these duties can be performed on an a-la-carte basis for a reasonable hourly fee.

Call me at (828) 279-4132 or email me for a free consultation and no-obligation quote.