Meeting and Incentive planning is what we love to do
And we have 33 years of industry experience to show for it.
Support When You Need It
Golden Meetings + Incentives will take on the planning and logistics of your meetings and incentives, so you can focus on growing your business and strengthening your business relationships.
Whether you need an end-to-end solution or to delegate project work, we’ve got your back.
What You Can Expect
Responsiveness. Sensitivity to time constraints. Thoughtful communication. Follow-through.
Collaborating with Golden is the perfect solution to supplement your existing staff and extend the reach of your team. As your partner, we take on the program planning tasks that may be beyond your comfort level or that you’re just too busy for…allowing you to maintain a broader focus.
Key Areas of Support
- Meeting Planning and Logistics
- Site Selection
- Contract Negotiation
- Onsite Program Management
Why Golden?
Professional. Resourceful. Reliable.
Planning your program – or a portion thereof – is a privilege we regard with respect and approach with integrity. As your partner and advocate, our value is proven time and again. We comparison shop, leverage our relationships, and draw on our extensive experience, which can lead to substantial savings and added benefits for your event.
We take pride in producing work that enables all key players to do their job effectively. We work diligently to ensure that contracts with meeting vendors are clear and fair, and that the billing is impeccable.
Intangible Benefits
“…no matter the industry, everyone is ultimately in the people business.” ~ René Siegel, former Adjunct Professor of Public Relations at San Jose State University
In-person meetings and incentive trips are inherent with intangible benefits.
Trust: Solidified during organic, informal interactions and activities such as beach olympics or deep sea fishing excursions.
Collaboration: People discover ways to partner on projects together and share best practices.
Connection: Business relationships deepen when space is created for people to talk about what matters to them.
Significant tangible benefits can also result, such as cross-pollination and retention.
Let’s Do It!
The biggest compliment we hear from our clients is that they could relax and be fully present with their participants, knowing that we were in the wings, one step ahead, and had the details covered.
We truly enjoy what we do and want YOU to enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing that
Golden has your back.
Testimonials
“I very much enjoyed you! You are so professional, calm, organized, detailed oriented, and adorable! I hope to be able to work with you again in the future.”
Mindy Harter
Vice President of Human Resources
Leatherman Tool Group
“You know the ad – dinner $125, theater tickets $200, after dinner drinks $75, having Leslie handle the conference PRICELESS!!! You make the entire process so easy. It was truly my privilege and pleasure to work with you.”
Larry Hellie
President
HHRC2
“Conferences can be stressful. There are LOTS of moving parts. Working with Leslie provides me with great peace of mind. If she says it will happen, it does. No fanfare, it just quietly and professionally happens. Often exceeding my expectations.”
Paul Cantrell
Founder and President
Clear View Strategies
“As always, it is a pleasure to work with you, and I appreciate your depth of professionalism and attention to detail. For that and for you, I am grateful.”
Robert McFalls
Executive Director/CEO
Kentucky Pharmacists Association and Rx Therapy Management
"Thank you Leslie- for EVERYTHING! You were so helpful in this process. Looking forward to the next one!"
Travis Hecker
Global Director, Training & Education
BIOTRONIK Neuro
“Great feedback regarding the organization of this offsite, and I credited your work. Thanks! Things went rather smoothly. Appreciate all the help!”
Kimberly O'Neill
Executive Assistant to the President
Genetic, Medical and Applied Sciences,
Life Science Solutions,
Thermo Fisher Scientific
“All of our technicians said that you were the best Meeting Planner they've ever worked with!”
Ronnie Deuna
Sales Manager
PSAV Presentation Services
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
“Thank you, Leslie. You made this event go so well. It was the biggest we’ve ever had here, yet it was one of the easiest. All thanks to you.”
Val Dick
Mock Up Center
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
"It was said multiple times during the recent President's Club trip, and it is worth repeating. Your organization of President's Club logistics was impeccable! The hotel location, events, excursions, and that Wednesday night restaurant were all perfectly arranged. Your professional approach to every detail as well as regular communications were also much appreciated.
You truly helped produce a BIO US culture impacting event. Thank you for creating the experience."
Jon Preisler
Senior Director
BIOTRONIK, Inc.