How long has your company been producing events? What is your main focus?

How long has your company been producing events? What is your main focus?
Corporate, experiential, social, brand activations - events come in all forms. Event professionals talk to us about what areas they concentrate on and what sets them apart.

Our foundation is built upon the “Live Event”, listening to our clients to best understand their brand, culture, and goals, allowing us to co-author, design and deliver an event of the highest quality and service for the best value.

Paulette Wolf Events began over 40 years ago and quickly became a leader in the event industry known for creating unique, innovative and experience-rich events with a personalized approach among Fortune 500 Companies worldwide like McDonald’s, Disney and NetApp as well as premier sporting events like the Olympics, Super Bowl & Kentucky Derby.

During our 40+ years in the industry, we have acquired and produced over $300 million in musical acts, entertained over 80 million guests/consumers and produced over 5,000 events.

Our foundation is built upon the “Live Event”, listening to our clients to best understand their brand, culture, and goals, allowing us to co-author, design and deliver an event of the highest quality and service for the best value.

Paulette Wolf Events is driven by the philosophy that experience changes everything. We redefine the live event for our clients through engagement solutions that harmonize & highlight the strategy allowing them to engage before, during and after the event giving a broader footprint and a longer tail to the messaging that our clients want to share.

Our difference is truly in our team, the culture we’ve created and our commitment to going above and beyond for our clients.

Paulette Wolf Events handles both the corporate and social markets. We produce everything from product launches, incentive travel, grand openings, foundation events, galas, entertainment production to weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and milestone birthday celebrations.

Watch a short video on PWE’s story here:

Our Story

Jodi Wolf

CEO

Paulette Wolf Events, Chicago, IL

Fast forward 23 years and our main focus is producing one of a kind event experiences with the goal of the event in the forefront and vendor relationships the backbone.

We began creating event decor back in 1996. Back then, we wouldn’t consider what we were doing ‘producing’ events. We were very focused on creating creative and handmade centerpieces and event decor. My background in advertising and environmental graphics allowed us to brand events back in the late ’90s before that was a trend.

Fast forward 23 years and our main focus is producing one of a kind event experiences with the goal of the event in the forefront and vendor relationships the backbone. We have expanded to offer full-service planning, beginning with the selection of vendors, creating the floor plan and room layout in conjunction with the caterer to facilitate their best advice, and designing all the event elements including entertainment, lighting, av, linens, furniture, and special effects.

We still handcraft centerpieces and focus on event branding.

Heidi Hiller

Owner | Creative Director

Innovative Party Planners, Baltimore, Maryland

The main focus of the company is to provide efficient and effective communication with our clients and make sure each event runs like a well-oiled machine.

I have personally been producing events for over 7 years. Done By Friday was conceived in January of 2017 when someone said to me, “Hey, you could be Done By Friday!” It was meant as a joke because of my last name, but it stuck as my company name.

The main focus of the company is to provide efficient and effective communication with our clients and make sure each event runs like a well-oiled machine. Done By Friday provides a creative experience for a client’s event that not only checks all of the needs boxes but also gives them and their guests experiences they will never forget. We also pride ourselves on not working too hard on the weekends, hence Done By Friday.

Claire Friday

Founder and Executive Producer

Done By Friday, Las Vegas, NV

Our main focus has always been creating unforgettable experiences for the clients we serve.

Echelon Events Group has been producing exciting events in Las Vegas since January 2018.

Our main focus has always been creating unforgettable experiences for the clients we serve. We do this by consistently providing exceptional levels of service and unapparelled program execution. Although there are many things that go into producing a successful event, we believe service and execution are the most important and often the most neglected. At the end of the day, our goal is to make sure that we not only meet but exceed our client’s expectations which is the foundation of a long-term partnership.

Dorie Beacham

VP of Sales

Echelon Events Group, Las Vegas, NV

Our main focus is now serving as an experienced consultant and adviser to event planners, event committees and volunteers around the world through The Event Coach.

Sherpa Group Events was brought to life in 2013. However, we have been working in the event industry for decades. We have taken those years of experience working in corporate events, not-for-profits and in an agency environment to gather knowledge and expertise in all aspects of event planning.

Our main focus is now serving as an experienced consultant and adviser to event planners, event committees and volunteers around the world through The Event Coach. Sometimes, event professionals simply need someone outside their immediate circle to bounce fresh ideas off of. Maybe you need a fresh set of eyes on your sponsorship package and benefits or full support in getting something new up and running. Maybe you don’t want to reach out to someone in your immediate area due to concerns about competition. We love to work on conferences, festivals and gala fundraisers – either as a local resource in Canada or as a “ringer” brought in to ensure that the show and production run smoothly.

The Event Coach and Sherpa Group Events are here to collaborate and work with you, your clients, or your events.

Heather Sharpe

Event Producer

Sherpa Group Events Inc., Vancouver, B.C.

Although I'm capable of producing a variety of events, my expertise is highly focused on sports hospitality-related programs.

I started my company in early 2018 after my role on the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee dissolved. The relationships I developed over my two years with the Host Committee provided me with a platform to pursue projects on my own.

Although I’m capable of producing a variety of events, my expertise is highly focused on sports hospitality-related programs. This could be with a team, League or sponsor. Typically these programs will be multi-day.

Reece Anderson

President & Founder

la marque consulting, Minneapolis, MN

It's been 16 years of love as an independent - however, I've been doing it for 25 ++ years.

It’s been 16 years of love as an independent – however, I’ve been doing it for 25 ++ years.

I started as a Corporate Planner and then evolved (due to requests from clientele) into a logistics specialist … basically touching on everything regarding events, at all levels. In short facilitator of events …

Daniela Caputo

Daniela Caputo

Owner/President

Montreal Event Planner - Daniela Caputo Event Management, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Amy Doherty founded Amy Doherty Events (ADE) in 2015 with the goal of sharing best event fundraising practices with mission-driven teams everywhere.

Amy Doherty founded Amy Doherty Events (ADE) in 2015 with the goal of sharing best event fundraising practices with mission-driven teams everywhere. Since its inception, ADE has grown to a dedicated team of three event gurus. We are a great resource for our clients; we understand how to strategize, plan and produce events to create a successful result. We know how to work with committees, boards, and senior leadership and staff, all while collaborating with a multitude of internal teams, if necessary.

In addition, ADE can be brought on board to help with staff transitions to bridge the gap while you search for and identify the right candidate; in the end, your events will not be impacted.

Amy Doherty

Founder and Lead Planner

Amy Doherty Events, Boston, MA

Our mission is to elevate events and experiences for our customers and their guests.

Since 1993, Total Events has grown and evolved into a leading design and production firm. Our mission is to elevate events and experiences for our customers and their guests. Our in house AV departments work closely with our design team to ensure execution is at the highest possible level.

Lorne Levitt

CEO / Lead Event Designer

Total Events, Montreal, Quebec

Our services provide a unique customized approach to our clients, designed to bring their brand to life.

TK Events has been producing events since 2006, most recently establishing an office in the UK to support our clients’ global events. Our team of event enthusiasts includes: an account services team, production and stage management leads, in house development and graphic design, and a dedicated team of customer experience managers who manage our event registration platform and conference app.

Our services provide a unique customized approach to our clients, designed to bring their brand to life.

Trish Knox

Owner/President

TK Events Inc, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

I am fortunate enough to focus on projects that I am passionate about--which, as I've seen over the years, can't fit into one 'box.'

Since starting my business, I have worked with business owners in the tech, blockchain, cannabis, hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle industries to craft unique experiences that will connect them with their customers, partner brands, and communities they serve. Ranging from intimate finance conferences; to intimate VIP dinners for international delegates; to multi-day citywide conventions; and a carless, 10-mile experiential pop-up that aimed to bring a healthier mindset to Philadelphians.

I am fortunate enough to focus on projects that I am passionate about–which, as I’ve seen over the years, can’t fit into one ‘box.’

Beth Lawrence

CEO

Beth Lawrence Meetings & Events, Philadelphia, PA

I specialize in helping organizations elevate their brand, amplify their corporate message, and transform their struggling events into extraordinary must-attend experiences.

I have been producing events for 19 years. In Australia, my portfolio was intentionally broad as I never wanted to pigeon hole myself into one style of event. On any given day, I could be working on a conference, exhibition, gala dinner or outdoor festival.

Since relocating to the USA, I have made a name for myself in the technology space (mainly because I lived in the Bay Area aka Silicon Valley for five years) for my seamlessly executed large-scale user conferences, strategic sponsorships, and innovative brand activations.

Today, prospective clients typically approach me with one of three scenarios:
(1) they are looking for a tailored solution to a specific problem they continue to encounter with their event program
(2) they are looking for a complete end-to-end event overhaul
(3) they have an idea for a new event they are wanting to get off the ground but need a specialist to turn their “vision” into an effective and organized affair.

I specialize in helping organizations elevate their brand, amplify their corporate message, and transform their struggling events into extraordinary must-attend experiences.

Melissa Park

Melissa Park

Global Event Producer

Melissa Park Events,

Our focus is on corporate clients and helping them accomplish organizational goals (related to leadership, education, sales, relationships, team building, et. al.) simply by bringing people together.

We have been producing client events as an agency since 2009, and I have been designing and producing them since 2005. Our focus is for corporate clients and helping them accomplish organizational goals (related to leadership, education, sales, relationships, team building, et. al.) simply by bringing people together. We firmly believe in the power that events have on accomplishing organizational goals.

Heather Herrig

President/Chief Event Strategist

Every Last Detail, Atlanta, GA

We focus on helping organizations plan and execute effective government affairs and advocacy events in Washington DC.

I had been working in the event industry 10 years when I decided to go out on my own and opened Pilar & Co in 2015. We focus on helping organizations plan and execute effective government affairs and advocacy events in Washington DC.

Amaia Stecker

Managing Partner, Events and Fundraising

Pilar & Co.,

We specialized in working with luxury brands to bring their marketing sales goals to life through events.

In 2020 we will celebrate 15 years in business. We specialize in working with luxury brands to bring their marketing sales goals to life through events. From choosing the best city to host, then the venue(s), to scheduling their program and designing the tabletops – we cover it all to make the best overall experience that will engage guests and keep it sticky in their minds after they have gone back to work.

Valerie Bihet

Director

VIBE, Miami, FL

With my diverse experience, I can look at your event not only from a logistical point of view but from an award-winning design aspect.

Vermilion Events was launched in 2014 – born from the desire to take special events to the next level. Working in events for other people for over 24 years, I wanted to take all of that experience and start to create events that stood out from the rest.

Our focus is to take your event, whether it be a meeting, conference, fundraiser, or gala and create it from both sides. Both sides meaning design and logistics. With my diverse experience, I can look at your event not only from a logistical point of view but from an award-winning design aspect.

David Twigger

David Twigger

Creative Director/Founder

Vermilion Events, Phoenix, AZ