Your members want more and better programming, and The Markens Group can facilitate the value-packed conferences and meetings they’ll remember and come to expect. We have extensive experience in the entire event planning process, from contract negotiation and event promotion to on-site management and member evaluation.

As event planners we can:

• Identify and engage moderators and speakers
• Solicit vendor sponsors for additional revenue
• Provide members with easy online event registration
• Design, write, produce, and distribute marketing materials such as programs, fliers, posters, and banners
• Organize and manage registration and on-site activities
• Organize and manage off-site functions such as special outings, plant tours, etc.
• Facilitate banquets and awards ceremonies
• Provide audio and visual support
• Provide speeches and stage support to moderators and key leadership
• Design presentations for special events as needed
• Supply additional on-site staff as needed
• Manage outside vendors such as photographers, florists, etc.
• Create, distribute, collect, and analyze event evaluation forms.