Risk Management Solutions to Common Problems
Challenge:
A repeat client came to us looking for the same décor and entertainment from their previous year’s conference, along with some new ideas. The goal of the client was to host multiple evening events that were fun for guests as a getaway from their day time conference.
Engage:
For the first evening event we brought in the same DJ and lights from the previous year, but also added a magician and bubble girl for the pool as entertainment. The wind was dangerously strong, so we quickly re-evaluated and had the lights lowered and weighed down, and the bubble girl perform at first only on the pool deck. The second evening event we had staffing used as directionals to guide guests from the busses to the venue, games, a band, and a photo booth.
Resolve:
The client was pleased that we were flexible and able to come up with risk management solutions. Overall the guests had a fantastic and fun time at both evening events which set an elevated tone for the conference.
Memorable Incentive Trips
Challenge:
Every year, Brian, Regional Vice President for sales, puts together an incentive program for his team to celebrate their success. He wanted to create a memorable experience his team for their annual incentive trip.
Engage:
We suggested varies entertainment and activities for them to experience in Las Vegas. They especially loved the amazing buggy ride through the desert landscapes of Nevada. We also handled the transportation and food for this activity.
Resolve:
The group had a great time and definitely created a very memorable experience.
Mixing It Up With Mix Lounges
Challenge:
Our client came to us for ideas on how to do a mix lounge setup instead of a traditional meeting setup in a ballroom. They also wanted help with converting a casino gaming event into a team building and enhancing their reception space.
Engage:
For the meeting space we did a combination of sofas, conversation tables, highboys with stools and some existing classroom seating. In the existing casino space we created a tournament event that was designed where people were paired off and had to work together on the games. For the reception we provided a DJ, glow lights, Hollywood style furniture, and did a group photograph with the SLS sign in the background.
Resolve:
Meeting was a success, everyone could see the presentation without having a structured seating format. The teambuilding was effective in getting attendees to work as a team in a fun gaming atmosphere. The reception décor was beautiful and tied in with the hotels prevailing style.
Big Transfer & Little Time? No Problem.
Challenge:
A repeat client came to us looking for complete event management. One of the first things to tackle was the transportation. They wanted to transport over 1,800 people from the airport to Bellagio over a 10 hour span.
Engage:
We worked closely with the hotel to get guests to either the main check in desk or satellite check in to ensure maximum utilization of staff and minimal lines/wait times. We also made sure that the guests luggage was to be delivered directly to their rooms after being checked in. Not only were we able to have the luggage quickly delivered, we also made sure to get their luggage from storage to the shuttles in a quick and orderly fashion on their day of departure.
Resolve:
The client was immensely pleased that we were flexible and able to come up with quick and timely solutions. Overall the guests had a stress free transition to their first day of travel. We ended up transporting their 1,800 guests in under a 8 hour time span.
CLIENT APPRECIATION EVENT
Challenge:
Client came to us to help change the format of their client appreciation event. They hold this event every year during CES and wanted to find a format that was higher energy and more engaging for attendees.
Engage:
We developed a room layout that created more of a lounge feel, with couch settings and varying levels of furniture. We also brought in a production manager to produce the show, so the format was more of a flowing production instead of a standard presentation.
Resolve:
Attendees were very excited about the new format of the evening, both the production and room design. We predict an increase in attendance next year due to the positive reactions generated this year.
3000 Balloon Maze Teambuilding Event
Challenge:
Our client wanted to put together multiple engaging team building activities for their top sales performers held in Las Vegas. The client reached out for innovative gaming ideas to place in multiple rooms within their Las Vegas hotel meeting space. Each room had a theme correlating to a marketing concept.
Engage:
Once given each rooms themed concept we proposed multiple gaming options that would match each theme. The biggest hurdle was creating a life size maze with a given budget. We proposed a balloon maze, in which we brought in our balloon designers and used 3000 balloons! We also provided cash machines, sports games, décor, and lighting to enhance each room.
Resolve:
The guests were able to engage with their peers in friendly competition, while strengthening their bonds and company principles.
The Powerhouse of Worldwide Events
Challenge:
Our client came to us looking for a full design concept for their Gala Dinner in Seattle. The dinner was for 1000 guests and the client could not find a local event management team that had the décor quantities or the man power to run the event.
Engage:
We were able to accommodate the request and shipped our team to Seattle to make this event a success! We brought in every décor aspect for the Gala Dinner: chairs, tables, linen, centerpieces, place settings, china, and glassware. The room was tied together using lighted table bases which collectively transformed the venue space.
Resolve:
The décor successfully transformed the large empty hall into a chic and elegant dinner venue. We succeeded in making the clients vision come to life and the evening was beautiful.
Rock n’ Roll Vibes
Challenge:
Our client had a last minute request for fun décor ideas for their Rock N’ Roll themed dinner in a hotel ballroom. They also needed staffing to help with their registration.
Engage:
We pulled together a proposal with a multitude of décor options and the client decided on some fun linen, centerpieces, and an entrance piece. With these touches the room transformed into a Rock N’ Roll themed party. Our staff worked with the client for the whole conference with registration and various administrative tasks.
Resolve:
The décor successfully transformed the meeting space into a themed party where guests enjoyed their evening. The décor and our staff helped the clients have a successful end to their conference.
Customizing Your Experience
Challenge:
Our client was looking for an event management company to customized team building concept as well as a sophisticated reception in Las Vegas. They also requested some event staff that could smoothly run the game.
Engage:
We decided to create a customized family feud team building game to fit for their group. We also suggested to open the airwall between the team building and their reception so that the additional guests could sit at the cocktail rounds we provided.
Resolve:
Adding that connection to the reception area and the team building created a great flow and the guests had a blast. We were able to open up the wall within minutes and had no delays. We also were able to add in some smaller activities that could keep guests busy in addition to the big team building game.
Super Bowl Event – Décor, Entertainment, Branding, Venue Selection, F&B
Challenge:
Our client wanted to throw a Super Bowl viewing party at a popular restaurant located on the Las Vegas Strip. They were interested in unique branding ideas and functional seating.
Engage:
We did multiple consultations at the restaurant in order to determine how to best utilize the space. We proposed comfortable black couches and sleek black high boys. For branding we clinged all of the restaurants stools, customized coasters, branded the highboys and created logo’s pillows on the couches. Aside from décor we also provided round trip airport transportation for all guests.
Resolve:
The party was a hit! Branding was optimized throughout the space and there was plenty of comfortable seating for the guests.
INNOVATIVE LOUNGE DECOR
Challenge:
Our client wanted to create an Innovation Lounge in a suite at a hotel on the Las Vegas strip. The lounge would serve as a place for vendor partners to showcase to clients during CES.
Engage:
We converted a standard hotel hospitality suite into a modern lounge. We removed all the furniture in the space, designed a floor plan and selected furniture that provided ample seating and had a fresh design.
Resolve:
Successfully created a lounge with a modern feel that had enough seating and space for vendors to effectively present their products.
Elegant Award Shows
Challenge:
Our client came to us looking for décor and entertainment for their awards show for the end of their conference. They were looking for an elegant design while still remaining cost efficient.
Engage:
We provided elegant floral centerpieces along with plant groupings for the stage. For the tables we used navy blue linen and white napkins for a crisp visual. We brought in showgirls to greet the guests and hand out awards on stage to the winners.
Resolve:
The room had an sophisticated look and the client was amazed with the design. The showgirls brought a fun Vegas ambiance to the event!
Meeting Event – Decor, Branding, Staff, Entertainment, F&B
Challenge:
Client required solutions for branding at their annual meeting. They needed printed products, along with cool branding ideas for within the event space.
Engage:
We provided various printed materials including table signs, pocket agendas, large free standing foam board signs, and other handouts. We brought in light up branded charging stations for the meeting and at light up branded tables for the dinner. Aside from branding we also enhanced the dinner with a Vegas themed band, and satin napkins. The last element we provided was staff to hand out the microphones for each Q&A during the meetings.
Resolve:
The client was extremely happy that we offered solutions and took control of tasks that made their life easier. Branding and other meeting components were effective and portrayed the meeting theme.
Alumni Appreciation – Décor and Entertainment Service
Challenge:
Our client came to us and asked to help with their Alumni Dinner Event. They were not sure which theme to go with other than they new it had to be something magical and fairytale like. They didn’t have a big budget but they wanted to make sure the décor was impactful and “wow” the guests.
Engage:
Our creative team got together and gave them several options of themes and the one they chose was the Alice in Wonderland Theme. We used large colorful props that we already had in our warehouse and brought in a backdrop to create the look and feel of the theme.
Resolve:
The guests were absolutely pleased and needless to say, we were awarded the business again!
Teambuilding Event – Provided Total Event Management & Production
Challenge:
Our client just went through a merger and acquisition and needed to put together a teambuilding event that will bring all top executives together. Total of 250 Vice Presidents were invited to this event held in Las Vegas. We needed to create an environment where people are encouraged to mix and mingle for 3 days. We were also tasked with making sure these top executives walk away with understanding the branding of the company, learn a bit more about the CEO and have complete understanding of the company mission and it’s culture.
Engage:
The group stayed in one of the major hotels in Las Vegas. We provided 2 teambuilding programs, one with a charity component and the other was pure fun and exciting, “Backyard Brawl” program. We offered three off site venues every night and brought in entertainment along with the various items that encouraged our client to mix and mingle. We put together a musical skit where the company culture was explained in a humorous way. We chose a venue on the first night that had incredible spot for branding opportunity. We also provided registration system, air reservation, hotel selection, staffing, ground transportation, teambuilding, off site selection, décor, room drop and branding.
Resolve:
The attendees truly had a bonding experience and walked away with a great understanding of the company culture.
PRODUCT LAUNCH – DECOR & DESIGN
Challenge:
Wellpet launched their new brand of pet food called TruFood. They wanted to introduce their new product to their retailers and the Animal Supply Company at the SuperZoo trade show. The food is grain-free, with whole foods from farm, field and sea. They wanted turn the venue into a mini-show room displaying the product and create brand awareness Showcasing and highlighting the actual ingredients in the food including beets, turnips, carrots, blueberries and more.
Engage:
We converted a regular and high end restaurant at Four Seasons into a rustic, farm-to-table all-natural feel & environment. We create a live greenery wall and tables featuring fruit and vegetable. We filled baskets and mason jars with sorted ingredients giving the room a burst of color. Throughout the venue, we had TruFood inspired window clings surrounding the room and a live mixologist created drinks named and made from ingredients featured in the food. At the entrance of the venue, we set up a a branded cart filled with bags of TruFood.
Resolve:
A very successful well-attended event that gave their guests an up-close and personal taste of what it means to be a WellPet partner.
Annual Employee Appreciation – Teambuilding, Site Selection, a complete event management
Challenge:
We helped Robert last year putting together an employee appreciation event at Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. This year, they wanted to go somewhere completed different. We were challenged with finding a destination that is fun, exclusive and it had to be a “wow” experience.
Engage:
We picked Dominican Republic as the destination. We proposed a very exclusive and all inclusive reach resort, Casa de Campo located in La Romana. We coordinated golf, skeet shooting, tennis, chartered a yacht, snorkeling, teambuilding programs, welcome reception with entertainment, gala night and a party to remember. We handled everything from site selection, audio visual, catering, menu selection, hotel selection, venue selection and ground transportation.
Resolve:
Everyone was blown away with such an amazing resort and had a wonderful time and we will plan their next event.
Tradeshow – A Complete Event Management Solution
Challenge:
We serviced this client last year and at that time, they had a different event manager that helped the client put together a small tradeshow. The client was not happy with the service. They normally buy out a couple of floors at one of the finest hotels in Las Vegas and create a tradeshow environment. Each room gets occupied by an exhibitor and all potential customers make appointments. They needed help with registration process, collecting appropriate funds, hotel contract negotiation, food & beverage, special networking event set up, décor, exhibitor booth set up, entertainment for the networking event and staffing for registration and for meet & greet.
Engage:
First we created a registration link for all exhibitors to easily sign up and register for the event. We negotiated hotel contract terms for our clients from attrition rate, cancel policy, food & beverage min and of course rate negotiation. We had one point of contact for our client where he was able to communicate everything through our manager. We handled all questions from the exhibitors for set up, food & beverage and audio visual needs. We hired appropriate staff to run the registration at the special networking event and management everything from start to finish.
Resolve:
The event was a big success and we look forward to putting together our next event in New York!!
Trade Show – Entertainment & Stage Set
Challenge:
Canadian Dairy Queen has bi-annual tradeshow where they gather all of their franchisees and have a tradeshow. They needed a band that is lively, entertaining and interactive. This year, they had their convention at Atlantis in Bahamas. They also needed help with setting up a stage.
Engage:
We proposed a 10-Piece band that generates a contagious enthusiasm. The audience enjoys listening and everyone dances and has fun at your party. Often the evening starts with quiet background music during cocktails or dinner, then things pick up and the fun and excitement begins. They customize the song list just for CDQ and it was a huge hit.
Resolve:
They loved the band so much, they requested for the same band for 2 years in a row.