The Giuffrida Associates Team has delivered successful and memorable conferences, meetings, events and trade shows worldwide. GA knows success comes from attention to detail, meticulous planning, close client coordination and execution. Some of the key services clients can expect to receive are:

Pre-Planning

1. Detailed time/ events schedule and management plan
2. Site selection and contract negotiation
3. Detailed venue set-up planning
4. Detailed audiovisual and technical support planning
5. Database development and maintenance
6. Speaker support and coordination
7. Food and beverage specifications and contracting
8. Room block management
9. Continuous venue and client liaison
10. Web site development and maintenance
11. 24/7 registration reporting
12. Decorator contracting and exhibit set-up
13. On-line secure credit card processing and receipts
14. Budget development, monitoring and reporting
15. Assurance that per diem and other regulations and policies are followed
16. Program development and speaker identification
17. Travel/lodging arrangements for speakers and VIPs
18. Evaluation tools development on-line and paper
19. Continuing Education Credit program design and implementation
20. Preparation and submission of CEU information for approval of credentialing agencies including AMA, APA, NASW, ANA, ADA
21. Security and controlled access planning

Marketing

22. Web site content and functionality
23. Marketing planning and implementation for attendees and vendors
24. Printed brochure and electronic promotion editorial and design
25. Vendor and sponsor sales
26. Public and media relations campaign design and implementation
27. Guest/companion programming
28. Site value-add opportunities for attendees
29. Transportation options and discounts
30. Scripting
31. Signage
32. Continuing education credit forms development
33. Evaluation instrument preparation
34. Volunteer training programs
35. Individual attendee schedules

On-Site Management

36. Pre and post meetings with venue staff and contractors
37. Daily meeting(s) to review logistics, assignments, and potential issues
38. Staging and set up management/coordination
39. Development and distribution of welcome packets
40. Badges and VIP identification and recognition
41. Experienced customer-friendly registration team
42. Audiovisual support, coordination, and management
43. Food and beverage set-up management/coordination
44. 24/7 availability on-site
45. Handle special needs
46. Training and Management of volunteers
47. Event and session summaries
48. Attendance monitoring and security through use of digital scanners
49. Daily attendance reports by session

Post-Meeting

50. Transparent Financials and detailed report
51. Evaluations report preparation and analysis
52. Final attendee list(s)
53. Attendance reports by session and attendee
54. Review and process all invoices
55. Electronic Attendance Certificate delivery
56. Speaker expenses processing
57. Electronic delivery of CEU certificates
58. Preparation of reports for credentialing agencies
59. Deliver summary, analysis, recommendations, and suggestions for the future
60. In persons “hot wash” meeting with organizers.