Resources
Links to other resources:
Here are links to some vendors I’ve observed doing good things for other organizations. Feel free to contact them directly to see if they are a fit for your event.
Event Planners
The Eventive Group
... providers of event and meeting planning services internationally.
Contact: Mark Lorimer at (562) 438-4834
KD Management
... providers of event planning, management, fundraising and production services to not-for-profits and corporations.
Contact: Karin Dow at (206) 524-5300
Audio-Visual & Event Production
MiMedia Productions
... providers of event and multi-media production, lighting, audio, staging, video, video production and webcasting services.
Contact: Mike Ivey at (949) 679-4202
http://mimediaproductions.com/
Video Production
Impact Communications Group
... producers of high impact video productions
Contact: Brad Vinikow at (714) 963-6760
Music / Talent / DJs
Blair Silver & Company
... providers of disc jockeys, musical and other talent for events
Contact: Blair Silver at (310) 546-4669
Silent Auction Auctioneer
Atypical Joe Auctions
... providers silent auction closings and mini on-spot live auctions during silent auction
Contact: Joe Matthews at (562) 400-7409
Emcee / Master of Ceremonies
Tim Brundige
... serves as professional Master of Ceremonies
Contact: Tim Brundige at (562) 299-7096
On-Site Solutions & Bookkeeping
Bid Helpers
... providers of charity auction support services including silent auction set-up and management, guest reception, closing of silent auction tables, live auction and fund-a-need pledge recordings, payments and preparation of receipts. They even bring their own computer system to handle everything on-site and then provide post-event reports of all activity.
Contact: Yen Ly at (949) 375-4748
Photographers
Photo Boothless
... providers of an unmanned photo booth that allows guests to pose for and print their own photos throughout the evening
Contact: Bryant Sentosa at (626) 315-6893
http://www.photoboothless.com/
Electronic Bidding Devices
BidPal
... providers of iPod-style electronic bidding devices
On-Line Resources
Bidding for Good
... providers of on-line fundraising auctions; great for those supporters who are unable to attend your event but still want to support it!
http://www.biddingforgood.com/
Safe Ride Home Service
Your Driver
... providers of “designated drivers” ... will pick up guests at the venue and drive them home in their own car