Preferred Provider — Top 10 Minnesota Meeting & Event Suppliers

Making your event a smash hit can often rest on the services of vendors outside your organization. When your group is ready to go hybrid or live in-person, you can ensure success with this list of go-to suppliers you know you can count on! For quality, dependability, timeliness, and value, we recommend you check out these Minnesota event suppliers who will come through for you every time.

Got virtual or hybrid?

In challenging times its critical to get your message out to your audience from a company with experience. These companies are experts at that.

AVEX

What they do: Since 2002, AVEX has provided outstanding A/V services to companies, hotels, event venues and event planners.

Why we like them: AVEX event services include virtual meetings, live event production and in-house A/V services. They can assist with your virtual meeting or the virtual portion of your hybrid event in video streaming, production, graphics, and content development services designed to assist you in getting your message out to your audience.

metroConnections

What they do: Since 1984, metroconnections has provided complete conference, event, stage production and transportation services for meeting and event planners nationwide.

Why we like them: metroConnections is your single source for creating and managing the entire event experience from conferences and meetings to stage productions and transportation. As a trusted strategic partner, metroConnections translates your business goals and key messages into informative and memorable events that engage, inspire and move your attendees and is 100% employee-owned.

We need to talk

Staying in touch with your team is critical when coordinating tasks, setting up, and ensuring the seamless flow of your event. These suppliers make sure you stay in constant contact during these crucial times.

Midwest Radio Rentals

What they do: In business since 1995, MRR supplies two-way radio and accessory rentals for events, conventions, meetings, and more.

Why we like them: MRR offers as few as a dozen to as many as hundreds of units to keep you well connected. Offering a complete line of two-way radios and accessories in their on-hand inventory, they’ll work with you to pre-plan and customize your communication. Their goal is to ensure your event is safe, effective, on-schedule, and on-budget. Plus, they offer both Twin Cities & Rochester locations!

Rhino Communication Rentals

What they do: With over 50 years combined experience in the industry, Rhino leases high-quality, wireless communication products.

Why we like them: Knowledgeable staff will listen carefully to your needs, offer you options, explain details, and help find the right communication solution for your meeting or event. Rentals are available from one day to several months. Rental rate quotes are customized for each client.

Set things in motion

Getting guests and attendees from point A to point B can be a logistical challenge. Retaining the services of a professional transportation company is essential for transporting them safely, in a timely manner, and with dependability.  

Premier Transportation

What they do: Premier Transportation is a global leader in chauffeured services and ground transportation logistics.

Why we like them: With a professional staff and award-winning services, Premier has transported clients throughout the area since 1965. Personalized, professional service, an immaculate fleet of luxury vehicles, and courteous, well-trained chauffeurs and staff, leading technologies including GPS tracking in all vehicles, DriveCam, “Real Time” flight tracking software and more, make them an outstanding choice.

Going in style

A good venue is like a blank canvas, allowing you to add stylish touches to the décor to make it aesthetically pleasing for your guests. From linens to tableware, vases to chairs, a good event décor supplier is key to pulling together the look and theme of your event.

Après Event Decor & Tent Rental

What they do: Opening their doors in 1987, Après has grown to a 63,000-foot facility in which they house rental tenting, tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, glassware and much, much more.

Why we like them: Featuring a vast selection of quality rental items for every meeting or event, Après has been named one of America’s top 30 rental companies. In addition to an abundant inventory, Après offers expert tent consultation and installation and décor-design services, while focusing on sustainability and eco-friendly best practices.

Ultimate Events

What they do: Four Twin Cities’ leading party and tent rental companies merged into one to create Ultimate Events.

Why we like them: One-stop shopping for tent, party, and event rental with a complete inventory of tents, chairs and seating, tables, tabletops, linens, food service and prep, stages and flooring, lighting and sound, and décor. Delivery and installation or pick up are available.

That’s entertainment

Great entertainment can make or break your event. Make sure to make it memorable with talented entertainers booked through a professional agency that knows the ins and outs of keeping your guests entertained.

GL Berg Entertainment

What they do: Working with over 100 performers of all types, GL Berg Entertainment provides top-of-the-line performers and highly-skilled professionals for meetings and events.

Why we like them: Professional staff works with you to determine the best type of entertainment and the ideal entertainer with whom you should work. GL Berg’s emphasis is on selection that takes into consideration the type of event, your audience, your space, and your budget. Performers run the gamut from comedy to music, variety to speakers.

Savor the flavor

A really fine meal can be the centerpiece of your event. Choosing a talented caterer who can serve up something both delicious and unforgettable should be the first item on your planning menu.

D'Amico Catering

What they do: For more than 30 years, D’Amico Catering has offered versatile, fun, delicious, and customized catering to the Twin Cities.

Why we like them: Recipient of numerous awards, D’Amico’s expert chefs, food designers, and event service team produce mouthwatering cuisine for 20 to 20,000 guests. Exclusive access to many of the Twin Cities’ elite venues, including Bavaria Downs, Edinburgh USA, Calhoun Beach Club, International Market Square, Loring Social, McNamara Alumni Center, Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom, Mill City Museum, and Minnesota History Center to name a few.

Lancer Hospitality

What they do: Hospitality professionals with 30 years in business, provide food that is celebratory, satisfies the senses, and makes people happy.

Why we like them: Lancer offers up some of the Twin Cities’ most spectacular venues, including Red River Kitchen at Braemar Golf Course, Keller Golf Course, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Minnesota Zoo, Science Museum of Minnesota, and City House on Upper Landing for business corporate and event dining.