Service Solutions

Our array of services range from complete event planning to selected services. Whatever the scope, we create, plan and execute your events through to success. We know how to manage these complex logistics in concert with our client’s direction. Quality Counts!

• Destination Research and Site Selection
A successful event or program begins with the selection of the most appropriate hotel or venue. We have the destination experience and knowledge to propose optional destinations before conducting detailed site inspections.
• Program Design and Theme Development
The company principals work with clients to custom design their special event or program. The keys to developing personalized programs are 1) understanding client goals, 2) offering solutions to achieve those goals and 3) working within the allocated budget.
• Budget and Goal Setting
A successful event or program must accomplish a budgetary goal. We help assess the needs of a program and align those needs with a budget, leveraging relationships and industry knowledge to make your dollar go farther and get more for your event every time.
• Hotel and Vendor Contract Negotiations
Fundamental to all programs is contract negotiations with all the prospective vendors. Taken into account depending on the vendor are various factors such as concessions, preferred rates, cancellation and attrition clauses as well as other requirements that are important to a client.
• Program Logistics Management
The heart of all events is managing the program logistics. Our experienced principals manage all details – leaving you free to focus on the content. Throughout the planning process we work with our clients on such areas as agenda, food and beverage, rooms, meeting and breakout set-ups, transportation, VIPs, room deliveries, audio-visual, décor/entertainment, speakers. Prior to going on site, detailed program specifications are prepared for the various vendors to ensure flawless communication of all program aspects.
• Communications and Collateral Design
Keany Events can help create promotional and branding campaigns, program collateral and signage that clearly define the purpose of the event and gives appropriate visibility to sponsors and vendors.
• Registration Website, Design and Development
Our expert web team creates an interactive, customized website for each client and each event. As such, these websites become the central point of communication for the events and incorporates information such as program agenda, hotel and destination information and program registration. Reporting event summaries in a timely and detailed manner is as simple as a quick click.
• Registration Services and Reporting
Our experienced registration staff works with client attendees. Responsive and knowledgeable, the goal is to provide excellent service. Reporting preferences are determined and reports are prepared as requested.
• Merchandise and Awards
Keany Events has established relationships with promotional and merchandise companies. We can work with you in providing creative and strategic feedback on items and make recommendations that work within your budget.
• Airline Contract Negotiation and Ticketing
Keany Events partners with Global Travel Enterprises which is a division of Tzell Travel Group Co. Our team has the capability to negotiate optimal air blocks, cost effective airfares, free upgrades (on certain carriers), VIP services and upgrades. We also provide a pre trip audit of the airfares so you can realize the cost savings prior to the program.
• Speaker Management, Entertainment and Production
Our involvement in these elements is contingent upon client needs. We have relationships with speaker management bureaus, entertainment and production companies and can readily assist in the selection, hiring and management of these elements.
• Audio-Visual Production
Audio-visual requirements for an event can be a key piece of the program. Keany Events helps our clients identify their production needs and then, book and manage those services that best meet their needs and goals. We assist with the collection and collaboration for each presentation as well as coordinate timing and program flow overall.
• Transportation
Keany Events will assess transportation requirements and then hire, identify and manage a transportation service on the client’s behalf. Services typically include round trip airport transfers, transportation to events and limousine service for VIP’s.
• On Site Management
It is our goal to give Five Star Service every time, therefore, your main Keany Events contact is always with you on-site and will manage all the program logistics as outlined in the program specifications and any other agreed upon areas. As needed, additional on-site travel staff will be hired, but you will never be passed off.
• Post Conference Reporting, Accounting and Evaluation
Keany Events reconciles all master bills, conducts a program debrief and survey and provides final reports based on client requests. Every event receives a program summary to help the client continuously improve a program.

Events

Keany Events has managed a wide variety of events for groups ranging in size from 25 to over 2,000 in both domestic and international locations. Our first rate personalized service allows companies to get the most out of their events. Results Matter!

• Sales Meetings
• Conferences
• Incentive Programs
• User and Developer Meetings
• Certified Continuing Education Conferences
• Trainings
• Board of Directors Meetings
• Product Launch and Road Shows
• Corporate Holiday and Summer Programs
• Team Building Events
• Galas and Benefits
• Trade Shows
• Symposiums and Workshops
• Non-profit Fundraising
• International Business Groups
• Medical Conferences
• Dealer Events
• CEO and Executive Retreats

Clients

Enable your staff to focus on content and marketing versus time-consuming logistics. As experienced planners, Keany Events has the ability to guide you in the right direction, work side-by-side with you and support you with our know-how. We’ve developed and managed events for companies in a variety of industries. Here are a few examples of how we’ve helped our clients achieve success.

Annual sales meetings: Client hailed as "best meeting ever" after years with another meeting management company. Keany Events "kept the event focused in the right direction" and they touted our attention to detail and highly personalized service. The client loved that we helped them save money!

User conferences: Working with a first time client, Keany Events determined and then developed a myriad of logistical elements: agenda, budget, contract negotiations, sleeping and meeting rooms. All was managed in a way that merited client comments such as "always on top of everything and on budget".

Two tiered international incentive in two different cities: Keany Events utilized their capabilities and knowledge to propose and then manage a full array of program elements from logistics involving hotels, dinners (including a gala evening), leisure activities and amenities and other elements. Client hailed our superior organization skills and "highly appreciated" our efforts, making the program one of their "best-ever incentive programs".

Experience Matters.

Our clients include FORTUNE 500 companies, law firms, medical and financial institutions, technology and software companies. Clients include, but are not limited to:

Client Testimonials

"Keany Events... They just get it!" - Union Bank

"We needed such a quick turn around, we couldn't have done it without the support of Keany Events"
- DIRECTV

"We love your attention to detail, thanks for making the event a success!" - Knobbe Martens, LLP

"With Keany Events on our team, we know we'll have the A Team" - EPSON