concept to completion services to indivual services. No event is too big or too small
Plan Ahead Events is a full service event/meeting management firm. We take the time-consuming, labor intensive details of planning and executing the program off of YOUR desk. We customize each program to meet the specific needs of our clients. A few services are site selection, program design, negotiations & contracts, exhibit management, speaker selection, entertainment & décor, Prop & stage design, A/V support, food & beverage, and onsite management. And that is just to name a few.
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Interview Q&A
What is your primary product or service?
Event planning and management for corporations, associations, nonprofits and all businesses.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have been planning events for over 15 years. I have done a lot of volunteering in my community. My professional background is in sales, marketing and finance
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
My company is global, we are in over 23 countries, yet we are LOCALLY owned. We have a preferred national vendor network which gives us exceptional buying power with venues, vendors and promotional products. So you have my team actually at your event. You get all the perks of working with a global corporation and all the perks of working with a local company that cares!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one location in Peoria. However, Plan Ahead Events has over 150 locations world wide
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, checks and credit cards
Which areas do you service?
Central Illinois to Chicago and St Louip
What are your hours of operation?
Calls to 309-273-1515 can be taken 24/7 as well as email
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That event was smooth,flawless, and innovative. The sponsors felt really appreciated
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.
-Albert Einstein