Britni Zandbergen, Author at LASSO

December 5, 2018 by Britni Zandbergen

Angela Alea, President & CSO of LASSO, was recently celebrated by WIET as a leader in the event technology space.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 5, 2018 – LASSO, a leading provider of event workforce management technology solutions, is proud to announce that Angela Alea, LASSO’s president & cso, was recently featured by #WomenInEventTech as a leader in the event technology space and role model for other aspiring women innovators.

WIET is a community of people that believe that there are more opportunities for women to lead in event tech than we see currently. Whatever the tech, whatever the event, whoever the woman, the goal of #WomenInEventTech is to get behind women, share their stores, meet up, inspire others, and connect.

“Women have a unique opportunity in this industry to shake things up a bit, provide a different perspective, and to stand out,” said Angela Alea, president & cso of LASSO. “Being different is a strength, so it’s important for women to look for opportunities to think differently – that is what sparks innovation! And, we can all learn something from each other. The lack of role models is a barrier to success for many, but this industry is hungry for some strong women to step up and lead. This is one of the main reasons we started our first annual “top women in event production” awards this year in order to highlight some of the role models in this space that should be recognized for how they’ve stepped up to lead and inspire other women to do the same.”

To view WIET’s Q&A session with Angela, go to: https://www.womenineventtech.org/blog/2018/11/19/meet-our-people-angela-alea-of-lasso.

“The events industry is ripe for disruption! I love the potential for growth and innovation that exists in event tech,” continued Alea. “There is so much potential with so few tools available. The professionals in events continue to WOW us each year with more creativity, more engagement, and impressive execution despite not having many tools at their disposal. Imagine what could happen if innovation met creativity? It will be exciting to look back even 5 years from now and see how the industry has leveraged technology to create and do more.”

To learn how you can get involved in the #WomeninEventTech movement, go to: https://www.womenineventtech.org/subscribe-2/

About LASSO

LASSO is an event workforce management software company dedicated to helping companies manage their project-based, mobile talent – from electronic onboarding and document management, to scheduling, communication, time-tracking, travel management, spend forecasting, vendor management, payroll, and more. The LASSO platform and mobile app were created to tackle the unique challenges faced by event companies when managing their on-demand and on-the-go workforce. Learn more at www.lasso.io

November 26, 2018 by Britni Zandbergen

Are you still using excel spreadsheets and manual processes to crew your events? If so, you must be getting really tired of the lack of collaboration, lack of real-time visibility into project statuses and costs, the corrupt files, and the time wasted. If you’re getting frustrated with your current crew scheduling and management processes, you are not alone. Crewing with excel is like cutting a 20lb holiday Turkey with a plastic knife. Sure, you can get the job done, but the manual effort it takes to do so wastes an incredible amount of time and leaves everyone hungry and impatiently waiting for more.

Did you know that 64% of event companies are still calling, texting, emailing, and using excel spreadsheets when determining the availability of their talent? Moreover, 63% of event companies can’t see their true labor costs prior to an event (let alone travel cost implications), and in many cases this causes them to go over budget without even knowing it. Are you wasting valuable time and money in your workflows? Are you missing out on opportunities to scale your business faster due to workflow inefficiencies?

Excel files used as a basis for crewing decisions have significant consequences for your team, and your crew.

Manual data entry is prone to human error as well as compliance issues and a lack of workflow automation leads to unnecessary effort required from both your team and crew
The lack of business continuity brings increased risk associated with technology malfunctions, misplacement, and employee turnover
Not being able to easily access relevant crew qualifications, certifications, ratings, etc. results in missed opportunities for you and your crew

The consequences are just too high to continue using excel. Let’s save all the “cherry picking” for that holiday pie and implement new workflows that keep both your crew and business happy. How? Consider replacing excel spreadsheets with crew scheduling software.

Be sure to request a demo to learn how LASSO’s end-to-end workflow management platform can help you have your turkey and eat it too.

November 19, 2018 by Britni Zandbergen

As you make your own list of all the things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, we wanted to share with you 5 Instagram accounts that we ourselves are thankful for. Not only do these companies epitomize event production throughout their spectacular work, they also happen to have poppin’ insta-profiles! For this we are thankful, and you might be as well. Check them out below:

Atmosphere Events Group

Atmosphere Events Group (AEG) is an event production company that provides floral design, lighting, custom decor, and production services for all types of events throughout Chicago. At AEG, they believe that each client deserves exemplary service and design, as well as a unique and creative outlook in order to help every event come to life. If you need a sound system for a ceremony, or if you’re looking for video playback services, AEG can help. Fun Fact: they love to create photo montages and play them back on projection screens or TVs. Clients can even play their your own footage using AEG equipment. Follow them @aeg_event_pros for colorful images of their work.

Lighten Up Inc.

There’s nothing that makes an event “pop” more than perfect lighting. Lighten Up Inc. is a professional lighting company that supplies a full range of lighting equipment, power distribution, and services for all occasions. From private events and fashion shows to full-scale extravaganzas, Lighten Up Inc. can do it all. Since 1998, this California-based company has operated with skilled and talented technicians who are passionate about their work – and it shows. Want a glimpse of their portfolio? Be sure to follow them @lightenup_inc; we guarantee their page will brighten up your Instagram feed the way it did ours.

Nomad Sound Inc.

Nomad Sound is a boutique live sound company that offers turnkey system design, installation and operation. Since 2005, they have been supplying production and sound for corporate events, venues, and festivals. Nomad Sound Inc. takes pride in providing professional equipment and the incredibly talented humans that operate it. Over the last fifteen years, they have honed their craft and created countless moments of magic. The Nomad Sound Inc. crew is made up of passionate collaborators, ready to consult with their clients, understand challenges, and design powerful audio systems for each event. Check out their Instagram page @nomadsoundinc to see some of their coolest events & equipment.

The Lux Productions

The Lux Productions is a design-based full-service event production company with over 15 years of experience serving clients in the San Francisco Bay area. This trendy company offers innovative products and stylish alternatives to event lighting, sound, video, logistics, design, and décor. At The Lux Productions, they take pride in supporting their local communities and are always willing and ready to help support any kind of event. They have produced many fundraisers raising millions of dollars for numerous schools, medical charities, and national organizations in the San Fran Area. One of their special partners is the Make-A-Wish Foundation. You can follow them on Instagram @theluxproductions for more of their great work.

Wizard Studios

Based out of the “Big Apple”, Wizard Studios stuns clients and audiences by producing world-class events and experiences that leave an indelible impression. They deliver a level of service that consistently exceeds expectations. At Wizard Studios, they share a lifelong belief that events are the most effective means to engage, inspire, and inform an audience. They work with clients such as Madonna, Sony, Marc Jacobs, Hallmark and more. Be sure to follow them @wizardstudios_ny on Instagram to see all of the projects they have coming up in this busy holiday season.

November 9, 2018 by Britni Zandbergen

Experiential marketing, event production, and exhibit design companies all desire to capture their audiences’ attention. Those most successful in this industry are able to do just that by not only producing amazing event experiences, but also by making an effort to publish quality content and imagery on their social media channels. The following 5 companies have Twitter pages that have gone above and beyond, clearly demonstrating their ability to positively influence and inspire everyone around them.

Archrival

Archrival is a creative agency with an expertise in youth culture. If you’re looking to spice up your Twitter feed, then this Millennial-based company is the one to follow. Their mission is to connect brands to young adults through strategic insights along with impactful and local influencers. Their Twitter page is stocked with creative videos, memes, and hot topics related to culture, entertainment, technology and more. Their team uncovers, deciphers and curates youth culture, as we know it today. So, if you’re the kind of person that wants to know what the youngsters are talking about these days, then get those Twitter fingers ready to join the conversation when you follow @Archrival.

Attack!

The Attack Marketing team is made up of solution-seekers, problem-solvers, and logistical-thinkers that focus on creating amazing brand experiences. Their team works tirelessly to provide clients with a measurable sales lift and positive product awareness. They are industry leaders when it comes to the placement of “on-brand” staff and provide not only comprehensive field reporting, but also maintain meticulous production practices with a hands-on management approach. Some of their clients include big names like Kellogg’s, Jameson, Ikea, Jamba Juice, Ford, Doritos and more. They are also a great resource for what’s going on in the experiential marketing arena. Be sure to follow them on Twitter in order to catch the latest and greatest intelligence from @Attack!

Conventures

Since 1977, Conventures Inc. has been one of New England’s leading event planning companies. This dynamic company has been the driving force behind some of the most memorable and effective events and marketing campaigns in the region. Their four decades of experience has allowed them to evolve into a multidisciplinary agency that integrates event development and production, experiential marketing, creative design, and social media. Their twitter page is flooded with updates and images of the events they’ve organized. Be sure to keep up and follow @Conventures and be one of the first to find out what’s in their pipeline.

Echelon Design

Have you ever walked into an exhibit hall only to get lost in the displays because they felt like the real thing? With over 30 years in the industry, Echelon Design is still moving the needle across the exhibits, events and digital experiences field. They’re known for creating designs that motivate and command the attention of their audiences. They take pride in their work and there is no question – this company can create experiences that captivate, amaze and inspire us all. Follow them @EchelonExhibits to see some of the latest work.

The Marketing Arm

With a headquarters in Dallas, TX and locations in LA, Chicago, and New York, The Marketing Arm’s team puts their focus on making brands mean something to their consumers, regardless of how they come in contact. Their goal is to help brands engage along the entire consumer journey in order to understand them better. This year, the Marketing Arm is presenting the Influencer Continuum event, an invitation-only summit designed to maximize the evolving relationship and means of impacting a brand’s audience through the utilization of influencers. Follow them @TheMarketingArm for glimpses of the creative sessions, influencer panels, and other performances that will be occurring at the summit.

October 2, 2018 by Britni Zandbergen

LASSO Travel, an innovative travel booking and management solution within LASSO’s end-to-end workforce management platform, enables customers to manage all of the moving parts associated with traveling an event crew.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., October 2, 2018 – LASSO, a leading provider of workforce management technology solutions, will officially launch their new travel management product, LASSO Travel, at LDI 2018. LASSO will be located at booth #517 at Live Design International’s annual conference and will be showcasing this new solution to show attendees. LASSO Travel operates within LASSO’s integrated workforce management platform that is designed to help event companies organize, schedule, and communicate with their contingent, mobile workforce.

“According to our recent survey, over 85% of event production companies produce events that require their crew to travel,” said Angela Alea, president of LASSO. “Those same companies told us their top challenges for traveling crew were managing changes to travel schedules and determining costs. In this industry, travel arrangements are often fragmented and made last minute, causing many to lose out on opportunities to keep costs down. Also, few companies have access to these travel costs when budgeting for an event, which can lead, in some cases, to decreased profitability or even an upside-down event. With LASSO Travel, we aim to solve for this by helping our customers simplify and integrate their travel booking and management processes into their overall labor workflow.”

LASSO Travel allows customers to understand their total travel and associated costs, even prior to authorizing the travel, in order to make the best crewing decisions possible for each event. It also enables the discovery, booking, and management of travel itineraries as they constantly evolve. Customers are easily able to communicate all travel itineraries with their crew, so they remain informed and have the latest details before hitting the road.

“So many of our customers tell us how difficult it is to not only communicate travel arrangements with those in the field, but also update them when details change, as they often do up until the moment of each event,” continued Alea. “LASSO Travel gives customers more control over all travel costs as well as all crew communication and booking. And, the best part is that it’s all within the same system they use for on-boarding, scheduling, time tracking and more. This latest solution is just one more way that we can help our customers manage their entire labor workflow, from start to finish, and simplify typically labor intensive, disjointed, and costly processes.”

To schedule a demo with LASSO at LDI 2018, book your time on the calendar today.

About LASSO

LASSO is a workforce management software company dedicated to helping companies manage their project-based, mobile talent – from electronic onboarding and document management, to scheduling, communication, time-tracking, travel management, spend forecasting, vendor management, and more. The LASSO platform and mobile app were created to tackle the unique challenges faced by companies when managing their on-demand and on-the-go workforce. Learn more at www.lasso.io

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October 1, 2018 by Britni Zandbergen

October is here and as the leaves start to change into their autumn hues, we thought that it’s about time that your Facebook timeline gets an update as well. This month, we’ve got 5 fantastic event production companies that we know will bring a much needed color boost to your timeline. Check them all out below!

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

15/40 Productions

With offices in New York and Los Angeles, 15/40 Productions is dedicated to designing and producing world-class events for a wide variety of corporations, non-profit organizations, sporting venues, and more. Their team of innovative producers and creative event staff are committed to exceeding client expectations and prestigious companies such as Access Hollywood, Aston Martin, Conde Nast Media Group, and Louis Vuitton trust their work. Whether the need is for a red-carpet event for several hundred attendees or a corporate event for several thousand, they have the creativity and technical expertise to turn a client’s vision into a tangible reality. Follow and “like” them on Facebook for updates on what other projects they have coming up this season. Side note: some of these events will be swarmed by some of your favorite celebrities.

Active Production & Design

Active Production & Design has been at the forefront of AV technology for over 25 years. Their dedicated event professionals work hard to establish long-lasting partnerships with their customers. At Active Production & Design, their goal is to always ensure client satisfaction by effectively delivering each clients’ message. Through their years of industry knowledge, they are also able to offer consulting services for event-related guidance and recommendations. Because their work is done with the utmost pride, this Atlanta-based production company has won several awards. Their accolades include the Annual Sponsor Honors in 2016 and 2017 from the International Live Event Association (Atlanta Chapter) and the Diamond Award for the “Best Lighting” for two years in a row. Curious about their award-winning work? Be sure to follow them on Facebook today.

Choura Events

At Choura Events, their motto is to “Don’t be boring!” No one ever remembers a boring event, so going above and beyond idle imagination is their daily mantra. Like many of the “greats” in the event production industry, they believe that a single event CAN change lives and are on a mission to make their event experiences do just that. Based out of Los Angeles, they’ve earned some major bragging rights because the Special Events Magazine has recently listed them as one of the Nation’s “Top 30 Event Companies in the U.S.” Need more reasons to join their 4.2k following on Facebook? Well, they’ve also gained some recognition from the LA Business Journal as one of the Top 100 Fast Growing Companies in LA for a third year in a row. Way to go @chouraevents!

Come and Take it Productions

Based out of Austin, Texas, Come and Take it Productions provides full event production and promotional services to clients of all sizes. They produce specialized and custom-themed events that target specific needs and demographics. Their primary goal is to help national artists and booking agencies secure tour dates in the central Texas region, while also giving the up-and-coming local talent an opportunity to perform on a larger scale. Some of their events include the Texas Independence Festival and “Mosh for the Cure” which benefits the American Cancer Society. They’re constantly updating Facebook followers on their events, so be sure “like” their page to stay “in-the-know”.

Wired Production Group

In 2016, two top-notch production companies in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa region combined forces to create what is now Wired Production Group. Wired Production Group stages unique and creative projects across a broad range of markets. They employ strategic processes to create events that enhance, engage and entertain audiences. Their team of talented artists is passionate about the work that they do and it shows. Check out this quick video explaining who they are and what they’re all about: Explainer Video. And, don’t forget to “like” their Facebook page!

September 24, 2018 by Britni Zandbergen

On September 22^nd, 2018, we had our next official season change of the year – from the sizzling heat of summer to the more moderate-temperatures of the fall. It’s now also almost officially “Pumpkin Spice” season which to some of us, is the best season of the entire year. So, when you get ready to snuggle up with your pumpkin spice latte this fall, make sure to check out these 5 “likeable” event production companies that will make you even happier to follow on Instagram throughout this entire season.

Avista AV Rentals

Since 2005, Avista AV Rentals has been laser focused on providing robust audio visual solutions to meet the dynamic needs of their customers. What was once a small AV production company has grown tremendously in recent years. Their capabilities now include large-scale event production and they bring the best and most seasoned audio and video technicians to each and every event. The key to their success has been their drive and ownership of the “customer experience”. They adhere to four principles: transparency, promptness, delivering the right AV solutions, and exceeding the expectations of their clients with high caliber crew and gear. If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area or Southern California, you might just find an Avista van or truck on its way to their next event production. Be sure to follow them on Instagram to check out which events they are heading to next!

Brilliant Event Lighting

Brilliant Event Lighting is a premier provider of professional event lighting services. Based in San Diego, CA, they deliver world-class lighting experiences and a customer centric approach. At Brilliant Event Lighting, their work is just that…Brilliant. They are passionate about mood provoking, spectacular lighting that will bring the elegance and theme to any venue. Their team carefully listens to their clients needs in order to create designs that will help their dream event become a reality. Their mission is always to provide quality service. If you’re looking to brighten up your Instagram newsfeed, be sure to follow them!

Corinthian Events

Located in Boston, MA, Corinthian Events is a full-service event production company whose services include everything you can think of for an event – from transportation to food & beverage, entertainment, audio/visual, lighting, décor, production, staffing and more. They have been winning clients over with their detailed and service-oriented approach since 2000. Their client list consists of big names like Toyota, The Gap, TJX Companies, and Bank of America just to name a few. With one primary contact and the creative vision and logistical expertise of an entire office, clients receive personalized service backed by solid teamwork. Their Instagram page is stocked with images of some of their best work. Be sure to keep up with them and find out what other exciting projects they might have coming up.

Dera Lee Productions

Dera Lee Productions is a woman-owned, full-service event production and creative design agency that brings a plethora of brand campaigns to life. With an in-depth understanding of the event industry, they are able to approach every event like it’s a Broadway show, regardless of size and location. Their years of experience mean that they know how to produce detailed and technically precise events that can awe each and every audience. With a specialization in event production, event design, and event marketing, Dera Lee Productions balances the artistic and technical in order to produce one-of-a-kind experiences. In August, they helped Johnson’s, the #1 trusted brand for baby products, with their rebranding by installing highly Instagram-able and informative vignettes. Follow them on Instagram to see their impressive work.

ET Events

The company mantra at ET Events is to always think big and deliver strong. With over 30 years of experience and as one of the leading trendsetters in the industry, they seek and develop the most creative entertainment experiences with the most innovative event products around. Much of their success is due to their emphasis on team collaboration with event professionals that take pride in their work. In their unique 20,000 square foot facility, they’re able to personalize every event with made-to-order furniture, lighting, specialty lounges and bars, staging, interactive gaming, and so much more. Need some evidence? Follow them on Instagram!

September 6, 2018 by Britni Zandbergen

LASSO’s 2018 Crew Pay Rate Report consists of findings from their event industry survey and includes national average wage rate ranges for 14 common live event crew positions.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., and ATLANTA, September 6, 2018, LASSO, a leading provider of event workflow management technology solutions, today announced the launch of their 2018 Crew Pay Rate Survey, Benchmark Analysis which polled senior executives in the event industry in order to better understand live event crew pay trends in the market.

“We’re excited to launch our third annual event crew pay rate report,” said Angela Alea, president and cso of LASSO. “Every company in this dynamic industry wants to know if their crew pay rates are competitive. The goal of our annual report is to equip these event companies with valuable data in order to benchmark their own crew pay rates with those of their industry peers.”

The crew positions reviewed in this report include:

Producer
Stage Manager
Technical Director
Video Engineer (V1)
Video Engineer (V2)
Graphics Operator
Pandora Operator
Spyder Operator
Lighting Director (LD)
Audio Engineer 1 (A1)
Audio Engineer 2 (A2)
Projectionist
Camera Operator
Stagehand

“One of the biggest challenges event companies face is in determining the appropriate pay rates for their crew in order to stay competitive and retain the top performers,” continued Alea. “Now that we have three full years of data, it’s interesting to see the pay trends over time. For most of the positions, the dips in pay rates that we saw in 2017 seem to have righted themselves. However, just a few positions either decreased year over year or remained stagnant. It really is a great read, so download your copy of the report today.”

To download the complete report, visit https://www.lasso.io/2018-crew-pay-rate-report.

About LASSO

LASSO is a workforce management software company dedicated to helping companies manage their project-based, mobile talent – from electronic onboarding and document management, to scheduling, communication, time-tracking, vendor management, travel management, spend forecasting, and more. The LASSO platform and mobile app were created to tackle the unique challenges faced by companies when managing their on-demand and on-the-go workforce. Learn more at www.lasso.io

August 31, 2018 by Britni Zandbergen

One thing we know about the event industry is that it’s not just about putting dynamic events together. Rather, it’s about creating powerful experiences that have a positive, lasting impact on audiences of all sizes. Well, who knows more about experiences than experiential event and creative companies? This month, we’ve got a list of 5 awesome experiential companies whose Twitter pages will leave you suffering from a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out) when you see the kinds of experiences they create on a regular basis.

AgencyEA

AgencyEA is a full-service experience agency that specializes in event and experiential marketing. Their team strives to unite brands with their target audiences through live experience, digital engagement, and traditional marketing. With strategic insight, inspired creativity, and flawless execution, AgencyEA works hard at telling the stories of their clients and bringing that brand’s message to life. Some of their clients include The Oprah Winfrey Show, Google, Cartoon Network, Topshop, Target, McDonald’s, and… drum roll please…TWITTER! The list goes on. They have some of the most informative tweets about the industry, so be sure to follow them @agencyea for more details on what’s hot & what’s not in the event marketing world.

BeCore

At BeCore, their team consists of a collection of curious minds that are driven to create and develop compelling experiences. They conceive and design engagements that spark interest and influence behavior. Their team works to plan, execute, and sweat the details so that their clients can rest easy knowing that their brand is in good hands. From the nuances of timing and technology to the nuts and bolts of publicity and promotion, their craft focuses on manifesting brand experiences that resonate with audiences. They’ve done work for the infamous YouTube, Baskin Robbins, Teva, Nike, Hot Pockets, and many more. Follow them on Twitter @BeCoreLA for their “top picks” from the year’s remaining events to attend.

Blue Pony Digital

Blue Pony is a motion media design firm that combines both talent and experience to create stunning visual media that excites and engages. This industry is all about dreaming big and that’s exactly what they do best – turning their clients’ big dreams into realities. What makes them unique is their ability to work with clients that don’t have a clear vision yet and help them conceptualize one they’ll appreciate. They specialize in 3D projection mapping, interactive design, motion design, video production and live event content design. Their goal is to make EVERYTHING look and feel great. Check out their Twitter page @BluePonyDigital to see what we are talking about.

On Board Experiential Marketing

In a world where recommendations, good reviews, and shares are the main influencers for peoples’ purchasing decisions, On Board Experiential Marketing makes sure that their clients are at the center of those conversations. They create fun, authentic, “I-gotta-tell-my-friends-about-this” brand experiences that get people talking. How do they achieve this? They are constantly moving, thinking big, and incessantly seeking out “what’s next” in all industries. Just like any other company, that are passionate about what they do. They also take pride in the fact that everything is done with integrity and transparency. The proof is in the pudding because they were recently included in the “@EventMarketer 2018 It List” for an 8th year in a row. Way to go @obe95!

Synergy Experiential

The team at Synergy Experiential is laser-focused on insight-led ideas that power strategic experiential marketing platforms while leveraging their award-winning production capabilities. It’s their mission to make the seemingly impossible, become possible. With 25 years in the game, they’ve managed to activate over 10,000 experiences in more than 200 markets. They represent fortune 100 brands and influence the world’s most recognizable events. These brands include: The Olympic Games, The Super Bowl, The World Cup, Wimbledon, NCAA Final Four, and The Daytona 500. Yep, they are all that and a bag of chips, but don’t just take our word for it. Follow them on Twitter for updates on their most current projects @SynergyEvents.

August 21, 2018 by Britni Zandbergen

Over the past few months we’ve shared with you some best US-based event production companies to follow on social media. But, let’s not forget about our friendly northern neighbors from “O Canada”! Did you know that Canadians put on some of the coolest shows around? Well see for yourself – follow these five Canadian event production companies on Facebook to see what the hype is all about.

AV Canada

With over 30 years of experience, AV Canada provides turnkey solutions that help clients customize an event to their unique specifications. They offer a variety of cutting-edge presentation technologies and large inventories of in-house equipment. They also pride themselves on having a team of highly committed event professionals, a handful of which have been recognized in the industry with multiple awards. AV Canada is also a proud finalist of the 2016 M+IT Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Audio-Visual Company.” Follow their Facebook page to see stunning snapshots from their latest events.

Briere Productions Group

Briere Production Group offers professional event solutions and production support for touring, concerts & festivals, theatre, and for both corporate and special events. The also offer a large inventory of equipment rental and sales. They were originally specialized as an Audio house and now have over 20 years of experience in providing full event production and precision management to customers all over the Pacific Northwest. Much of their success is due to the utilization of the most up-to-date event equipment and technology. Luckily for us, they’re always willing to share these gear innovations with the rest of the world. Follow them on Facebook for images of the latest equipment available as well as photos from their most recent productions.

Canadian Event Production Services

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, CEPS provide consulting and technical services for meetings, conferences, events and venues across both Canada and the U.S. Their understanding of live event production and experience in designing, integrating, and operating systems has been able to translate into successful events for their clients. Follow their Facebook page for some fun images of their coolest new projects!

Production Canada

Production Canada is an award winning company that helps turn their clients’ event visions into impactful experiences. What they have able to do is blend scenic construction and full-service event production with a calibrated approach to client service in order to build strong, long-lasting relationships with their customers. What sets Production Canada apart is their understanding of how stressful event logistics can be. Their goal is to tackle the harsh realities of planning an event head on and alleviate undue stress for their clients. Production Canada brings a new sensibility to events and an approach that empowers event professionals to be even better at their job. Follow these guys/gals on Facebook to see what we are talking about.

Solutions with Impact

Solutions with Impact (SWI) is a fully integrated event management, promotional marketing, and public relations agency that strives to provide clients with strategic initiatives that surpass their goals. The SWI management team has a proven track record that spans over 32 years, working with clients who represent some of Canada’s leading corporations and foundations. Their client list includes TEGH Grand Slam, Historica Canada Gala, Car Rally for Kids with Cancer and more. We love the glowing reviews that can be found on their Facebook page along with the latest photos and details from their most recent projects.

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