Partners & Affiliations
We collaborate with trusted suppliers, creative partners, and venues to deliver consistent results wherever your event takes place.
Our Partner Philosophy
Great shows are built by great teams. We design the technical plan, then assemble the right specialists (rigging, LED, audio, lighting, staging, broadcast) so every cue lands on time and on message.
- Clarity: shared objectives, scope, and roles before load-in.
- Care: respectful, human-first leadership on site.
- Craft: proven crews, premium gear, and rehearsed execution.
Featured Affiliations
- MPI (Meeting Professionals International) — professional network advancing the practice of meetings & events.
- Endorser — Principles for Sustainable Events — our commitment to responsible practices across design, logistics, and delivery.
- SHW (SH Worldwide) — DMC and event management agency with global reach based in Seattle, WA.
- Live Oak Audio Visual — proven crew and gear provider in the Pacific Northwest for meetings and special events.
Partner Network
A rotating roster of regional and national collaborators supporting conferences, broadcasts, and galas.
Categories we align:
- Production Vendors: LED & video, audio, lighting, staging, scenic, broadcast.
- Creative & Content: designers, motion/graphics, show editors, presentation coaching.
- Venues & Destinations: convention centers, hotels, theaters, studios across North America.
Note: Logos shown represent recent collaborations and do not imply endorsement.
How We Work Together
- Design first. We scope outcomes, budget, risk, and technical direction.
- Right-fit teams. We pair the plan with vendors who excel at the required scale.
- One accountable lead. TEP manages schedules, rehearsals, and show-calling.
- Shared standards. Safety, comms, and quality checks at every milestone.
- Debrief. Post-show review to capture wins and next-time improvements.
Vendor Standards
Our minimums for every partner on show:
- Safety & compliance: current COI, rigging certifications where applicable, EHS brief compliance.
- Quality & readiness: maintained gear, spares strategy, QC before truck pack.
- Communication: single point of contact, responsive during pre-pro and on site.
- Professionalism: client-facing crews who embody calm, courtesy, and problem-solving.
- Sustainability: smart trucking, re-use where feasible, responsible disposal.
Sustainability in Practice
We endorse the Principles for Sustainable Events and integrate them into vendor selection, trucking, power, and material choices without compromising show quality.
Become a Partner
If your team shares our values of clarity, care, and craft, we’d love to connect.