Event planning and consulting
You need to create an event that’s interesting and engaging. You don’t want your event to feel mundane or look like every other event, every other breakfast, every other meeting, every other party. You need a great video or a superb speaker, you want fantastic décor that’s not overdone but chic, you want to deliver a meaningful message that’s visible in every part of the event…you need a solid, strong plan. Let us help you. We will work with you from start to finish, or even halfway through. We can help you conceptualize and plan your event to ensure that it’s memorable for you and your guests. For more information, contact us at info@polished31.com.
We can work with you to develop some or all aspects of your event including:
Event concept, focus and message
Décor, design and layout
Budget, timeline and plan
Vendor selection and management
Marketing and public relations
Menu and venue selection
Staff communication
Volunteer training and management
Speech and script writing
Print materials and follow-up communication
Multimedia and video direction
our event planning history
Education awareness events
Televised interview with nationally-known speakers and receptions for 700+ community, education and corporate stakeholders
Panel discussions and community forums
Movie screening and interview/discussion with filmmakers
Volunteer events
Corporate and nonprofit volunteer matching events for 3,500 participants
Citywide volunteer event hosted in partnership with government, faith-based and nonprofit partners for 28,000+ participants
Award Ceremonies
Annual ceremony acknowledging 30+ corporate and nonprofit organizations
Annual ceremony honoring micro entrepreneurs throughout the city
Annual ceremony recognizing a local leader and nonprofit organization who support children and education
Donor and staff recognition events
Private receptions at various locations
Garden party at a private residence featuring garden tour
Women's tea and various events in recognition of local history-makers
Diversity and Inclusion events
“Speed” networking events, recruitment receptions, orientation, graduations and anniversary celebration for diversity-focused for board training program
Poverty simulation training for high-level donors and a hospital system
Other events
Media events- Press conferences, media volunteer site setup
Internal company events-Staff delevelopment and recognition events, board meetings, board retreats and regional leader conference
Faith-based events- Luncheons, ceremonies, fashion shows, conferences for singles and young women for 2000+ member church
Personal, Private events-Baby showers, bridal showers and birthday parties