Our Story
For 25 years, planit inc. has been delivering exceptional meetings and events. Our portfolio includes Fortune 500 firms to emerging small businesses. We are a client-centric firm that provides unmatched service and professionalism. Our event expertise, creativity, work ethic, and event producers are second to none.
While proudly located in the Midwest, our crazy-talented event team works from New York to L.A. and beyond. Our Midwest work ethic follows us as we work with clients and suppliers across the country. Clients and vendors alike claim our levels of customer service, polished competence, and event execution are unmatched. We plan events of all sizes, in all budgets, and in all business silos. Our industry reputation is exemplary.
We are the wow experts. Wow can be anything from being on-time, on-budget and on-point. Our version of wow brings the best products and practices to the event planning process and ultimately to the attendee’s overall experience. Our clients know that we understand their objectives, their corporate culture, and simply will work tirelessly on their behalf. As an extension of your team, your goals are our goals. planit inc.’s team of wow experts will exceed your expectations.
Who We Are
planit inc. employs the most talented and hard-working meeting and event producers in the industry. We structure a carefully crafted team for each of our clients’ events according to specific event needs and are a consistent support throughout the process. Our energetic team boasts over 110 years of combined tenure at planit inc.
Lesley Brandt
Renee Black
Alyssa Zabawa
Avery Leary
Bekah Hall
Bella Birkhead
Beth Rohling
Caitlin Gruis
Camille Adair
Christi Rath
Courtney Westering
Este Lesiak
Jessica Haiar
Josie Kratzenstein
Katie Sullivan
Lauren Schatz
Madison Arrowsmith
McKenna Parks
Michaela Proper
Olivia Downing
Shelley Rempe
Sydney Oehm
Tauhni Willenborg
What We Do
Meeting / Event Services
Meeting / Event Services
- event risk management / attendee journey mapping (meet well. meet safe. program)
- customized emergency action plan (EAP) / pandemic response plan (PRP)
- agenda and onsite script consulting
- event content / presentation / graphic design
- contract writing / force majeure and event cancelation best practices
- event strategy plans / event portfolio planning
- international event assessments
- social media event strategy
- event budgeting (pre-, onsite and post-show)
- event sustainability
- executive management team serves as hospitality and event speakers / panelists
Hotel / Convention Center / Property Management
Hotel / Convention Center / Property Management
- location and property search / sourcing
- event design / event layout management
- food and beverage planning, budgeting and design
- corporate video and photography sourcing
- group housing / hotel management
- vip experience programs
- onsite reception design / coordination
- check in services
Show Management
Show Management
- production, show flow and a/v management
- general session creative / stage design
- event build-outs plus furniture design / rental
- breakout management
Speakers / Entertainment
Speakers / Entertainment
- speaker and entertainment sourcing
- speaker and entertainment management including onsite meet and greet services
- speaker kits including all a/v requirements and rehearsal guidelines
Destination Management
Destination Management
- offsite activities, wellness and reception ideation and execution
- staffing
Transportation / Travel
Transportation / Travel
- vip experience programs for ground / air
- ground transportation management
- air travel management
Marketing / Branding
Marketing / Branding
- branding, theme development, meeting and event design
- signage and collateral design
- event gifting program design and execution
- meeting boxes for virtual and hybrid events
Exhibitor / Expo Management
Exhibitor / Expo Management
- pre-event exhibitor and sponsor contracting management
- booth design / booth enhancements
- sponsorship branding
- sponsor benefits ideation
Digital Events / Event Technology / Registration
Digital Events / Event Technology / Registration
- attendee marketing strategy / data analytics
- event marketing websites, registration systems and mobile app development
- registration / email commands center with support teams
- virtual event design and agenda / content guidance
- hybrid event design and agenda / content guidance
- livestream events
- on-demand name badge printing
- check in services
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