ners on all local meeting facilities, such as the number of rooms, parking availability, power distribution, ceiling load weight, tenting and the like.”
In addition, Fiore adds, “We can provide in- house graphic design, professional and proven event managers and producers, knowledge of the area, a vast network of contacts for a variety of services and a trove of information that wouldn’t be found at a lot of other CVBs.”
Among the requests that Delaware
County’s Brandywine CVB routinely receives are from planners with ancillary service needs: those seeking transporta- tion arrangements; requests for hotel rooms in close proximity to a meeting location; groups in need of catering serv- ices; and those seeking potential event sponsors.
In Wilmington, Garnett says, “We are com- monly asked by planners for help with
“The age of the DMO has arrived. Utilizing our services is fast, efficient and cost-effective. Planners can really lean on us.”
David M. Jackson, CMP, director of sales Pocono Mountains CVB
venue suggestions and selections for meetings and events. Most who are not familiar with our area are not aware of all of the options here. It is always our pleas- ure to offer the client as much informa- tion as possible.”
Bour says that planners of trade shows and other events coming to the Monroeville Convention Center frequent- ly
request shuttle service through
VisitMonroeville. Another typical request is for area information packets to pass out to vendors and attendees.”
When it comes to knowledge and experi- ence, Fiore says that the local CVB just can’t be beaten. “We know that the best sound company for a conference is not
As for who typically utilizes the bureau’s services, Fiore says that planners and event managers are widely varied and each has unique needs. “They run the gamut, from international dog shows to local charities and a bevy of others in between. We deal with the military, sports, religious and small corporate meetings,
necessarily the best sound company for a corporate soirée. And when it comes to outdoor staging versus indoor staging, we know who is best. We also know when to use broadcast lighting as opposed to ball- room lighting, which provide two very dis- tinct looks. No one company can be the ‘be all’ and ‘end all’ for an event. And we can help the planner to find who is the best and at what.”
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