Howerton+Wooten Events, LLC (H+W Events) is a boutique event management firm renowned for designing and planning ultra-creative, “high touch” conferences, fundraisers, meetings and events. Members of the H+W Events professional team have a combined 30 years of experience planning high-level conferences, galas, meetings, events, and weddings ranging in size from 20 to 10,000+ attendees. We believe that the genuine care of a client’s needs is the company’s highest mission! We provide you with highly personalized service because we know that putting a client first is the key to a successful partnership. The company was founded in June 2006 by Kawania H. Wooten, CMP, a 17-year veteran in the meeting and event planning industry. As the founder of the company, Kawania strives for professionalism, creativity, passion, and impeccable organization within every function planned by the company.
The primary expertise of Howerton+Wooten Events lies in full-service meeting and conference management, starting with pre-planning to on-site execution to post-conference review and analysis. Our award-winning meeting professionals will work to ensure that each phase of our planning will incorporate our use of best practices and expertise. During our preliminary meetings with you, we will assess your conference culture and review what is important to you and your conference stakeholders. Next, we create a conference strategy that makes the most of your achievements, and tackles any potential challenges. Our services include, but are not limited to, the following: Department Auditing Competitive Strategic Planning Budget Design and Financial Management Meeting/Conference Design Site Selection & RFP Development Strategic Marketing and Communications Meeting Operations Management Expositions and Tradeshow Management Registration/Housing Management Food & Beverage Management Logistics & On-Site Management VIP Coordination and Management
First and foremost, Howerton+Wooten Events’ services offer peace of mind. Not only will you gain a logistical expert, you will acquire a business strategist. Throughout the conference planning process, we work to ensure that H+W Events is a seamless extension of your staff by providing nothing less than top -notch quality and supreme customer service. Our goal is to allow you to stay on track with your core business responsibilities while maintaining the timeline, integrity and success of your upcoming conference.
Kawania is an award-winning meeting professional that earned her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Convention Industry Council (CIC) in 2004. She is a frequent speaker on issues faced by meeting and event planning professionals. Kawania has spoken to and provided competitive strategy counsel to a variety of industry and business groups. Her professional affiliations include Professional Convention Management Association, the American Society of Association Executives, and the International Special Events Society.
Our Promise We promise to provide our clients with an unmatched value for the investment that you make in our services. We will go the extra mile to exceed your expectations, and we will work assiduously to ensure that you achieve your meeting and/or event goals. We promise to listen to you, communicate openly with you, and work tirelessly to capture your style, incorporate your traditions, and honor your organization’s mission — and we promise to do it with professionalism, efficiency and classic good taste.
With more than 17 years in the industry, we have developed long, healthy relationships with some of the best vendors and venues in the country. Our goal is to make sure that you benefit from our relationships.
Our industry knowledge and education can uncover some of the typical hidden costs and liabilities while saving you time and money. Howerton+Wooten Events, LLC is paid on a fee basis rather than on commissions from hotels or other vendors. Our fees are not affected by the amount of money in your budget, and all of our subcontractor fees are passed through to you with no add-on or up charges. You know you are paying for the value of the services provided and no additional management fees.
Audiovisual/Technology Management Budget Design & Management Business Plan Development & Management Competitive Strategy Convention Management Crisis Management Data Management Educational Programming Environmental Scan Expositions and Tradeshow Management Fundraising & Special Events Industry Relations International Meeting Management Interpersonal Skills: Communications
Interpersonal Skills: Relationships & Facilitation Leadership & Staff Training Legal Issues Marketing & Sales Research Member Communications Post Conference Review & Analysis Process Improvement Program Marketing Program Planning/Adult Learning Registration & Housing Management ROI Planning Site Selection & RFP Development Speaker Management Staff Training and Staff Management
“Thank you so much for helping us negotiate the convention center contract and the hotel contracts for the 2008 Annual Convention. Your knowledge and negotiation skills helped us to avoid possible attrition fees and considerable service fees.� President, American Chamber of Commerce Executives
Howerton + Wooten Events, LLC 15480 Annapolis Road, Suite 202 * Bowie, Maryland 20715 Phone: (800) 804-2172 E-Mail: info@hwevents.com Web: www.hwmeetings.com