ABOUT NXTevent

Any world class destination deserves a world class expert. NXTevent is the choice of the meetings, convention and incentive industry. As New England’s finest full service Event + Destination Management Company, NXTevent’s premise is simple ~ a passionate, experienced team who wants to tell your story with uncompromising detail and impeccable service.

As a cornerstone relationship on any event or destination management program, we will meet, if not exceed, your expectations as we have for years with our many association and corporate clients.

Known about town as All Things Boston, our company’s success story as the fastest growing Event + Destination Management Company in Boston and New England is unprecedented.

HOW WE MANAGE

• Groups in sizes ranging from 10 to 10,000 guests

• One Account Executive

• One Lead Operations Manager

• Participate in all client site inspections

• No Hidden Fees

Boston

NXTevent Corporate Profile

Year(s) in Business October 2000, 8 + Year(s) Incorporated January 2001, 7.5 + Office Seaport in Boston Business Structure Corporation Number of Employees 7 Full Time 2 Part Time 2 On Staff Consultants National Access to 50+ Event, Meeting Contractors Certifications SOWMBA Certification City of Boston: SLBE WBENC Certification Commonwealth of Ma State Certified : PRF41

• Destination Management • Site + Venue Research • Convention + Meetings Management • Airport Meet + Greet Services • Accommodations • Transportation + Shuttle Management • Equipment Management • Dine-Arounds + Evening Excursions • Venue Selection + Management • Food + Beverage Management • Recreational Tour + Leisure Programs

CAPABILTIES + SERVICES

OUR CLIENTS

• Associations • Corporations • Tradeshows / Industry Events • Third Parties Companies • Government and Political Organizations • Incentive Planning Companies • Non-Profit Organizations • Trade Organizations • Wide Portfolio of International Clients

TYPES OF PROGRAMS • Conventions • Annual Meetings • Congresses • Large Scaled Events • Special Events: Welcome Receptions to Galas • Affiliate Sponsor / Exhibitor Events • Simultaneous Events (Events Running Concurrently) • Client Entertainment / Hospitality Programs • Multi-Day, Complex and Layered Events • Sales and Company Meetings • Town Halls • Incentive Programs • Product Launches • Board Meetings • Analyst or Shareholder Meetings • Employee Events

• City of Boston Small and Local Business Certified • SOMWBA Certified • WBENC Certified • Preferred Vendor of Carlson Marketing Group • Preferred Vendor for Gray Consulting, Inc. • Preferred DMC of the Sheraton Boston Hotel • Preferred DMC of Universal Meeting Management • Top 10 of the Top 25 Boston Business Journal 25 List of Area Meeting & Event Professionals • A State Contractor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • A Certified Vendor for the City of Boston • A Team Member of Advantage Boston • A Member of the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau • A Member of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce • A Member of ISES (International Special Events Society) • A Member of PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) • A Member of MPI (Meeting Professionals International) • A Member of SITE (Society of Incentive & Travel Executives) • A Member of Eventia • A Destinations Unlimited Associate Partner • A USA Hosts Alliance Partner

BUSINESS AFFILIATIONS + MEMBERSHIPS

Business Certifications

CITY OF BOSTON Small & Local Business Enterprise Certification Preferred vendor certification for qualified small and local businesses and DNC Boston 2004. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS State Certified as Official State Vendor Certified as Event Planning and Meeting Management Supplier for State of Massachusetts under PRF41.

SOMWBA Promotes the development of business enterprises & non-profit organizations owned or operated by minorities and women.

Women’s Business Enterprise Certification A national standard of certification for women owned businesses.

• Registration Management • Program Management + Staffing • Program Communications • Speaker Selection • Special Event Production • Entertainment Production • Theme Décor Design + Production • Teambuilding + Adventure Excursions • Simultaneous Multi-Event Execution • Financial Management + Budget Formulation • Signage

CAPABILTIES + SERVICES

EVENT MANAGEMENT As a full service event, meeting and destination management company, we are able to support every component of your program. Unlike other agencies that subcontract out significant and high cost items, we manage these components in-house with a turnkey experienced team. From challenging locations and magnificent productions to a rustic DownEast Feast, NXTevent will develop and deliver incredible events compatible with your program's message.

• Invitation Execution • Unique Venue + Site Research • Contract Negotiation + Management • Expert Food + Beverage Management • Catering Management • Event Décor • Entertainment • Staffing

• Memorable Stage Set Designs • Cutting Edge Special Effects • Regional or Destination Themes • Customized Décor Themes • Extraordinary Table Landscaping • Stylized Event + Hospitality

Environments

SPECIAL EVENTS + THEME DESIGNS Fusing design with realistic execution, NXTevent will develop an event design harmonious with your organization's image or product branding while being earnest to your financial plan.

• Effective Contract Negotiations with Artist + Agency • Multimedia Interaction • Memorable Stage Set Design • Stage, Sound + Production Services • Artist + Performance Rider Management • Headliner to Regional Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION

When investing in entertainment from a headliner to a performance production, NXTevent ensures that the identity of the artist or performance blends with the event strategy, program message and organizational image.

Through excellence in artist management and relationships, NXTevent delivers:

• Physical review of transportation company facilities, dispatch + equipment

• Pre-program transportation layout + timeline • Pre-program routings with live dry runs as required • On-the road requirements • On-site transportation “command center” for

equipment + driver communications

Transportation and airport management is the gateway into any program or event. It's also the first and last experience a client has with your organization. NXTevent manages data and information merged with systematic on-site staffing and equipment choreography. Tailoring service to your program, we will thoroughly assess the manifest or transportation schedule with logistic and location requirements.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

• Managing Arrival + Departure manifests • Specialty staff waiting for arriving guests • Assisting guests with their baggage + transporting of luggage • Personally escorting guests their to assigned vehicles • Greeting arriving guests at their prospective hotels • Managing departure manifest + transporting guests from

hotels to airport • Minute-to-Minute Updates

AIRPORT MEET + GREET

Let NXTevent do all the work and take the stress out of managing transportation and customer service at Logan Airport.

• Dine-Arounds • North End Boston Eateries • Evening Sunset Cruises • Boston Brewery Excursions • Clambakes • Boston's Theater District + Broadway Productions • Regional Comedy Programs • Boston's Blues + Jazz Clubs • Red Sox + Fenway Park • Sporting Events including Celtics, Bruins, Patriots • Regional Concerts + Events (Tickets, Private Boxes,

Behind-the-Scenes)

EVENING ACTIVITIES + EXCURSIONS

NXTevent provides your ticket to a great night in Boston. When your evening program requires quintessential Boston, we will design a varied program with value. Whether it's a Dine-Around Program, a VIP Suite at Fenway Park or a theater/concert event, NXTevent delivers a program that is meaningful to everyone.

• Team Based Challenges + Games • Pre-and-Post Conference Getaways • Spouse + Partner Tours • Outdoor Programs • Youth Programs • Customized + Traditional Tours

RECREATION, TOUR + LEISURE

From a traditional tour to an experiential adventure, NXTevent will tailor the activity with clever components, off the beaten track experiences, and cutting edge adventure opportunities.

• Scavenger Hunts in Boston or Thompson Island • Schooner Clambakes • Uniquely Themed Meetings • Outdoor adventures such as kayaking or all day golf outings • Special Celebrity Concerts • Customized + Traditional Tours

TEAMBUILDING EXCURSIONS + ACTIVITIES Often your monthly or annual corporate meetings need some added style or a just a change from the ordinary. NXTevent can help turn any corporate meeting, teambuilding exercise or just regular work gathering into an event your employees and co-workers will never forget!

• Real-time customized database reporting + access • Customer Support Call Center (Inbound + Outbound) • Pre-Registration + On-Site Financial Reconciliation • Automated or Customer Service Payment Processing • On-Site Management + Systems Support • On-line Customer Support Center • Confirmation + Auditing • Post-Event Exhibition Support

REGISTRATION MANAGEMENT Integrate technology with experience and let NXTevent manage your registration needs from pre-to-post meeting and event. We will handle any of the three basic components of the registration process: Pre-Registration, On-site Registration, and Post-Registration.

• Recruitment Campaigns • Application + Interview process • Background Checks • Pre-Program Training • Dry-runs + Rehearsals • Daily Reviews + Recap • Liability + Insurance Considerations • Wrap-up

PROGRAM STAFFING Upgrade your temporary staffing into project ambassadors. Let NXTevent support your program with professional and attentive staff. If your project requires layers of staffing, NXTevent will design a turnkey mobilization program specific to your organizational and event image.

• Corporate Gifts • Invitations • Registration Materials • Tradeshows + Conferences • Product Launches • Employee Recognition • Program Teasers

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS + SERVICES Along with a strong event strategy comes interesting and innovative promotional ideas. NXTevent works with the client to create unique promotions and gifts. Whether it’s an event logo or company message, your product will leave a lasting impression.