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About Embark

Our Chicago-based company was established in 2007 and has produced several signature events including the Lance Armstrong Foundation Presidential Cancer Forums (2007), the Allergan South Carolina Presidential YouTube Debate (2007) and the San Gabriel Valley 49'ers Club Trip to China (2008) and the Chief Executives Organization's trip to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and Bahrain (2009).

 

Embark Services Include:

 

Meeting Development

  • Creative Development
  • Event Design
  • Meeting Module Development
  • Speaker Selection
  • Entertainment Selection & Development
  • Script & Speaker Support
  • Graphic & Power Point Development
  • Media Negotiation & Management
  • Technical Production
  • Production Management
  • Scenic Development & Fulfillment
  • Show Management
  • Executive Logistics
  • On-Line Registration & Tracking
  • On-Site Wireless Internet Fulfillment


Special Events

Event Creation
  • Site Selection
  • Concept & fulfillment
  • DécorEntertainment
  • Catering
  • Design Attractive Off-site Activities

 

Public Affairs and Policy Consulting

  • Building coalitions
  • Introductions to key policy makers
  • Creating event platforms to connect to key stakeholders
  • Bringing together multiple parties on opposite sides in a transparent fashion to discuss public policy issues
  • Advice to clients on involvement in political campaigns and fundraising
  • Key influencers and thought leaders providing advice and counsel on your issues

Travel & Logistics

  • Travel Arrangements
  • Negotiate appropriate airline agreements for your event for savings
  • Deliver comprehensive ground transportation logistics for your event
  • Negotiate lodging and meeting space contracts with hotel or venue
  • Manage attrition to avoid penalties
  • Catering and banquet menus and themes
  • Assist travelers with pre/post event travel needs
  • Deliver final confirmation kit for attendee including customized agenda, travel documents, and name badge

 

"In 2000 and 2004 Embark's President, David Wheeler, produced ten flawless and professional events in ten cities for the National Health Policy Council. The events featured presidential and gubernatorial candidates in a health-policy forum and were without equal in each of the presidential and gubernatorial cycles. The entire crew was a reflection of Embark's CEO. All worked to exhaustion, displayed great attention to detail, and were ready for any potential change while remaining professional and courteous.

Attendance at each event by the national press corps gave testimony to the newsworthiness designed into the programs. We will definitely contact David at Embark for the next series of events that the National Health Policy Council hosts."
- Richard J. Boxer, MD
National Chair, National Health Policy Council