What's the difference between an event planner and a community strategist?

An event planner focuses on logistics like timelines and décor. A community strategist designs experiences that build lasting business relationships and creates systems to keep those connections thriving year-round. We combine strategic event planning with digital community building to maximize your long-term business impact.

What types of businesses do you work with?

We work with growth-minded business owners, nonprofit leaders, and executive directors who want to build thriving communities around their mission. Our clients typically host speaking engagements, fundraisers, or brand activations but are frustrated that attendees disappear after each event.

How much do your services cost?

Our services are custom to your community-building goals. Most clients invest between $5,000 and $20,000, depending on scope. We offer Strategy Intensives, Community Ecosystem packages (events + digital platforms), and ongoing partnership models for sustained community growth.

What's included in a Community Ecosystem package?

Our comprehensive approach includes event strategy and execution, digital community platform integration (via Circle), sponsorship development, ongoing engagement strategies, and 60-90 days of post-event community management to ensure your connections continue flourishing between events.

Can you help us build an ongoing community, not just plan events?

Absolutely! This is our specialty. We help you create digital communities (using platforms like Circle) where your event relationships deepen year-round. Think of it as extending your networking power 365 days, generating consistent leads and referrals between events.

Do you only work in New York?

While we're based on Long Island, we work with clients nationwide through virtual strategy sessions and digital community setup. Our community-building approach works especially well remotely since much of the ongoing engagement happens in digital spaces.

What makes your approach different from traditional event planning?

We focus on building lasting business communities, not just memorable events. You'll get strategic event planning PLUS digital community systems that keep generating leads, referrals, and revenue long after your event ends. No more starting from scratch each time.

What types of events work best for community building?

Speaking engagements, fundraisers, corporate retreats, grand openings, and networking events all work beautifully for community building. The key isn't the event type—it's creating genuine connections and having systems to nurture those relationships ongoing.

Can we start with just strategy or do you only do full-service?

We offer flexible entry points! Many clients start with a Strategy Intensive to map out their community-building approach, then choose their level of implementation support. Some handle events themselves and just need the digital community setup and management.

How do you measure success beyond event attendance?

We track community engagement metrics like ongoing digital participation, referral generation, repeat attendance, sponsor retention, and most importantly—measurable business results from community relationships. Success is measured in lasting connections, not just event day metrics.