1. What is the Phenomenal PVN?
The Phenomenal Preferred Vendor Network is a resource of vendors that are used in our Phenomenal Event Planning Process. This network of vendors assist our Phenomenal Event Planners with perfectly matching vendors needed to fulfill our client contracts and meeting client financial expectations, toward the production of a phenomenal event.
2. Who should join the PVN?
Phenomenal Events currently has six service divisions therefore we provide event management services to a broad base of clientele. Because our service market is so broad we have opened the PVN to all types of vendors including but not limited to vendors providing any type of event related service; rental equipment; entertainment; venue leasers; floral arrangers; hair, make-up and clothing stylists; and more.
3. Why should I join?
The purpose of pre-soliciting and selecting our Preferred Vendors, is because partnership is powerful and by becoming our partners you will become part of a rapidly Growing Event Management company; your business will increase because you will have a professional company marketing your services; you will have the opportunity to develop and/or enhance broader business relationships with industry professionals across the country via our quarterly networking sessions; you will have the opportunity to annually showcase and market your services to numerous potential clients within your region; you’ll have use of the Phenomenal PVN logo on your website and marketing material to display your partnership with a professional organization; periodic advertisement on our Phenomenal website; you will receive recognition for your service and annual accomplishments during our annual Platinum Service Awards and lastly, why wouldn’t you want to take advantage of all these benefits when the membership is FREE!
4. What is the membership fee?
There is no membership fee to join our Phenomenal Vendor Network
5. What are my responsibilities as a PVN member?
Like any other structured organization, there are some responsibilities, commitments and/or regulations that must be administered. As a PVN member, we require at least one representative of your company to participate in our quarterly networking sessions; your participation as a show vendor in our annual vendor expo; provide sponsorship for at least one annual Phenomenal Company event; and pass on at a minimum 10% discount on your services/products to Phenomenal Event Clients. Detailed explanations of member requirements are further outlined in the PVN membership package.
6. How often do I have to renew my membership?
Your membership will automatically renew annually unless you or your company officially cancel your membership. Membership may also be cancelled by a Phenomenal Events representative for failure to comply with established network regulations.
7. How are clients assigned to Vendors?
We assign clients to vendors using two processes, initially following a budget analysis with the client, the Event Planner attempts to match Vendors based on the clients budget. In cases where Vendor prices and services are equally matched, the Event Planner puts out an open bid for interested Vendors.
8. How often does the Network meet?
Our PVN networking sessions are hosted quarterly (4 times a year). While we would love for your company/business to be fully represented at each session, we realize this is not always possible and therefore require that at least one member from your organization be present.
9. How do I join the Phenomenal Preferred Vendor Network?
All Vendors interested in joining the PVN, should access the Phenomenal Website (www.sophenomenal.com) complete the application and submit it back to our office for processing using the instructions and contact information provided.
10. Can my employee’s join the PVN?
Once your company joins the PVN, you will be listed as a corporate member which entitles you to a maximum of 3 associate members not including you as the primary contact.
11. How long is the application process?
If completed properly and in entirety, generally all applications are processed within 7 to 10 business days (M-F). You will receive an e-mail notification once your application has been received in our office.
12. When does my membership begin?
Once your application has been processed, if approved for membership, you will receive your official welcome package to the primary address listed on your application.
Note: Because this is the networks first year of operation, all memberships will be effective beginning January 2012. Additional detailed information will be included in the welcome package.