Meeting & Event Services

Planning a meeting or event can be a formidable task. To help this process go smoother, service providers are available to offer their expertise for every stage of the planning process. From audiovisual service firms to transportation and translation services, hundreds of companies are listed in this section. And many area companies offer multiple services for added convenience.

Enlisting the services of an event planner, decorator or destination management company often can save time and money when planning a business meeting or event. These professionals are experienced in preparing and conducting a successful, smoothly run meeting.

Corporate transportation firms can be one of the most important elements of a business meeting or event when out-of-town guests are expected or if you plan to provide transportation services to local meeting participants. The transportation experience of these guests may be their first and last image of your company. Limousine services are probably the most widely used type of corporate transportation.

In preparing for a function, important services to consider include printing and supply companies, and a graphic designer may be needed to help create labels, tags, brochures, invitations and a variety of other materials. Additionally, having temporary staff, security personnel, courier or messenger services, and translators or interpreters on hand may be needed. Also, travel agencies may be helpful when out-of-town guests are expected, and if guests plan to stay for some time, you might check into corporate lodging.

Companies that help set the stage for a meeting or event include audiovisual companies, photographers, videographers, florists, party rental companies, promotional products/signs firms, and formal wear sales and rental firms. Audiovisual companies offer trained professional technicians and the latest in equipment to help set the right tone for your corporate event.

When all the major details have been taken care of, a special treat for guests to encourage a positive atmosphere may include corporate gifts or procuring the services of a day spa for meeting breaks.