Accretive LLC contracted Penta to create a “dark winter” themed holiday party.  After scouting the perfect raw space, Penta designed and produced every aspect of the event from scratch.  Designing the space included furniture rentals, props, lighting, and a logo engraved ice sculpture to serve as a martini bar.  Savor Catering provided hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails for the event.  Entertainment for the evening included comedian Jeremy Schachter who captivated the crowd with comedy surrounding employee profiles and the corporate image.

The Contingency Planning Exchange is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide there members with innovative strategies, tools, and networking opportunities to advance the practice of business continuity and crisis management.  Penta has planned and executed regular monthly events and quarterly conferences; marketed the organization; and developed a new logo and marketing collateral to re-brand the association. Responsibilities have included event marketing; event logistics and pre- and on-site registration; sponsor procurement, guest speaker bookings; securing audio-visual needs; and on-site staffing.

Penta worked closely with the WHEDCo staff to produce an event  to honor their contributors and raise money for the Bronx-based community economic development organization. Yankee’s announcer, Michael Kay, emceed the evening which included a sports memorabilia auction, awards ceremony, dinner and entertainment by La Fuerza Positiva.

The Contingency Planning Exchange is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide there members with innovative strategies, tools, and networking opportunities to advance the practice of business continuity and crisis management.  In addition to planning monthly conferences for this client, Penta is also an integral part of their special event needs.  When the organization was preparing for their 20th anniversary, Penta was contracted to plan a gala celebration.  Penta handled all aspects of the event from conception to design to on-site management.  Penta was responsible for securing the venue, selecting the band, marketing the event and selling tickets, creating a seating chart, securing and coordination with the keynote speaker (Commissioner Ray Kelly), working with the honorees of the event, and more.  The gala is an event that the CPE Board and its members still rave about.

Penta was contracted to be the event planner for the 6th Annual Gala for Gotham Magazine.  This event took place at Capitale in New York City and was hosted by Rudy and Judith Giuliani.  Guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dining and dancing before watching a live performance by the Sugar Hill Gang.  Penta was responsible for the design and production of the event and handled a wide variety of tasks included linens, table centerpieces and florals.