Corporate event planning is best handled by the Event Manager. The major function of the Event Manager is to gather all event information and disseminate that information to the Operating Departments. Some of these departments include audio-visual, electrical, telecommunications, technical, housekeeping, food & beverage, security, and the event staff.
Audio Visual
Everlast Productions is the preferred supplier of AV equipment and service in the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center. Everlast Productions is one of the world's largest meeting and planning services company with an inventory of over 100 million dollars in state of the art gear. The professional, on-site manager offers complete assistance in planning the presentation and designing a program to fit the budget.
Electric and Utilities
Electrical and utility services are offered exclusively through the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center. Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, Inc., stands ready to provide show management and exhibitors the finest service and equipment available.
Telecommunications / Internet
The Telecommunications Department provides exclusive services that can be tailored to meet specific show management and exhibitor needs. The Meeting Facility can provide Internet connectivity at high speeds (T-1) through CCLD. All meeting rooms and ballrooms are equipped with Ethernet connection and capabilities. The Exhibit Hall has the same capabilities through wireless technology. Show management telephones are installed and billed per order specifications. The Event Manager will provide order forms for inclusion in the exhibitor kits.
Equipment Inventory and Rental
The prevailing rates for rental equipment are available on a separate rate schedule. All Conference Venue equipment will be setup and operated by authorized Center personnel. Equipment is available as inventory permits.
Event Cleaning
The Convention Facility will be provided to the Licensee in "clean" condition. During the event, the Center's Housekeeping Department will maintain all public common areas such as lobbies, hallways, restrooms and meeting rooms except when said areas are utilized as exhibition space.
Food and Beverage
The Center maintains an exclusive Food and Beverage Department operated by SAVOR. The Food and Beverage Department is prepared to offer the finest quality products and service for all Florida Corporate Events.
Security
These Florida Conference Facilities maintain exclusive in-house security. The Building Security Staff maintains 24-hour security coverage for the Center's perimeter areas, internal corridors and life safety alarm system. Building Security Staff will also secure exterior and interior access doors as well as monitor internal traffic flow.
Event Staff
The Florida Corporate Event Staff is provided exclusively by Accurate Event Services. The Event Manager can help with the setup of their services. Services include show and overnight event staff, badge checkers, ticket takers, coat & luggage check, etc. Event Staff are required for all events during move-in, event, and move-out hours. These costs are in addition to the rental agreement. An Accurate Event Services representative will be in contact to develop a comprehensive, cost effective event personnel plan. Minimal staffing will be at the discretion of our Fort Lauderdale Convention Center Management as deemed appropriate after carefully considering the nature and character of the event. All financial and contractual arrangements for event personnel will be handled directly with Accurate Event Services.
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