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Company ProfileEdmonton, Alberta, CanadaUpdated January 2017
CM Events Company ProfileA successful event starts with the guest experience. That's where we can help!Corporate CommitmentCM Events is a full service, lifestyle based, professional event planning company that specializes incorporate events, dinner galas, fundraisers, long service awards, grand openings, conferences and privateevents.We love details! And our commitment is to see each event through from start to finish while keeping thegoals, vision, budget and client's needs in mind at all times. We are committed to following through onevery detail so you don't have to. From a 1000 person dinner gala to a small intimate private party ormeeting, CM Events has experienced it all.At CM Events we believe a successful event is directly related to the guest experience.Did you know? CM Events is an:ILEA Edmonton Member & Current Board PresidentInstructor & Course Developer for the NAIT Special Event Management Certificate ProgramMPI Edmonton MemberCertified Meeting Professional (CMP)2012 EMA Rising Star Award Winner (non-member)2016 EMA Event Planner of the Year Award WinnerCaitlin McElhone Eventscaitlin@cmevents.ca 780.761.6682 www.cmevents.ca
CM Events Company ProfileMeet the Owner!Owner and lead planner, Caitlin McElhone, is passionate about lifestyle, urban living and executing excitingevents for her clients. Born and raised in Edmonton, Caitlin has been planning corporate events full timesince 2006 - that's over 100 events and counting!Caitlin studied Marketing and Clothing & Textile Design at the Universityof Alberta where her passion for design grew and she was exposed tothe event planning industry for the first time. From there she worked fulltime with one of Edmonton's leading event planning companies,ComLinks Events, where she was fortunate to be involved with and leadplanner on many incredible projects locally, Nationally andInternationally. Some events Caitlin has managed and executed sinceopening CM Events in 2011 are: Global TV Woman of Vision Luncheon,Parkland School Division Milestone and Merits, Henry Singer Awards,Homes for the Holidays, Rotary Roast, Black Tie Bingo, CASA Carnival andthe Brian Webb Dance Company Art Auction just to name a few. Caitlinhas also developed four courses for the NAIT Event Managementprogram and enjoys teaching and sharing her experiences with studentsand industry professionals.Caitlin McElhone, BSc, CMPPassionate about Edmonton and getting involved with the community, Caitlin is an active supporter oflocal arts, not-for-profit groups, festivals and the farmers market. She lives, works and plays in downtownEdmonton with her husband Scott and son Mason.Caitlin McElhone Eventscaitlin@cmevents.ca 780.761.6682 www.cmevents.ca
CM Events Company ProfileFrom a 1000 person dinner gala, to a small intimate private party or meeting,CM Events has experienced it all!Professional Services OfferedCM Events is a full service professional event planning company that specializes in corporate events, dinnergalas, fundraisers, long service awards, grand opening, conferences and private events.We handle all details involved with the event process so you can focus on what’s important to you.We specialize in:- Corporate events & meeting planningOur services include:Pre-Event Planning- Conferences, symposiums & destinationmeetings - Fundraisers & formal dinner gala’s - Long Service Awards & staff recognition events - Silent & live auctions - Christmas parties & themed events- Ground breakings & building openings- Media & PR events- Private events & celebrationsBudget creation & managementDetailed critical path and timelines createdspecifically for your eventBranding creation and custom marketingstrategySocial media planningCreation of sponsorship packages specific toyour eventVenue booking and contract negotiationEvent Management, Design & Marketing Online registration set up and managementSpeaker and sponsor managementFloor plan layout and décor planningMenu creation specific to your eventExecution of every detail of your event!Extensive list of local professionals to help makeyour event extra special: Entertainers,photographers, musicians, graphic designers &marketing experts, caterers, audio visualspecialists, florists, rental companies and more.Onsite Management & Post Event Volunteer managementOnsite set up and day-of managementDetailed timelines, showflows & MC scriptsFriendly and trusting staffStage managementTear down and clean-up of your eventPost event summary and follow upCaitlin McElhone Eventscaitlin@cmevents.ca 780.761.6682 www.cmevents.ca
CM Events Company ProfileOur Clients2016 - PresentCASA Carnival for the CASA Foundation2016 – PresentAnnual Industrial Research Symposium for NAIT2016Annual President’s Dinner, Concordia University of Edmonton2014 – PresentBrian Webb Dance Company Annual Art Auction2008 - PresentParkland School Division No.70 Milestones & Merits Long Service Awards2014 – 2015Black Tie Bingo - Annual Fundraiser for the Edmonton Rodeo Cowboy BenevolentFoundation (ERCBF) & the Kick-off event for Rodeo Week2014Trade Developments – Morinville Ground Breaking Event2013Edmonton Downtown Rotary Club - Rotary Roast for Stephen & Lynn Mandel2006 – 2014Various luxury weddings & private events2006 - 2014Global TV Edmonton Annual Woman of Vision Luncheon2006 – 2013University of Alberta School of Retailing Annual Henry Signer Awards201325th Anniversary event for Nova Synchronized Swim Club2012 - 2013Homes for the Holidays Tour for the Junior League of Edmonton2012 - 2013Maclab Enterprises – Various open house & community events for Suntree2012Al Fresco Event & Fundraiser (104th Street Promenade)2012Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s Hockey Tournament & Social EventsCaitlin McElhone Eventscaitlin@cmevents.ca 780.761.6682 www.cmevents.ca
CM Events Company ProfileAdditional Event ExperienceWhile working as a full-time planner with ComLinks Events.2010Little Warriors Garden Fundraiser Party2010EPCOR Family Fair at Expo Centre2009Sips, Sticks & Stilettos EventFundraiser for Canada’s Women’s Olympic Hockey Team2009MIXCORAnniversary, Tour & Company re-branding event2008Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute Opening2008The Beijing Summer OlympicsHosted Canadians & Athletes at various events & tours in Beijing during the Olympics2008 - 2011Canadian Culinary Championships2007 – 2011Raymond James Client Appreciation2006 – 2011Gold Medal Plates (in Edmonton and across Canada)National Canadian Olympic Fundraiser & Culinary Competition2006 – 2011Disaster Forum ConferenceNational Emergency Management Conference in Banff, Alberta2006 – 2011NetspeedThe Alberta Library (TAL) Annual Provincial Conference2006 – 2011University of Alberta Hospital Foundation (UAHF) Annual Chairman's Dinnerand various UAHF Donor appreciation receptions & building tours2006 – 2010Bentall Kennedy Annual Tenant Christmas PartyCanadian Western Bank Office Tower2006 – 2010Capital Health/Alberta Health ServicesVarious donor, media, public & groundbreaking events,University of Alberta Hospital Centennial events (general public & VIP)2006 – 2007Kids Kottage Fundraising GalaEvent Professionals are project managers with style!Caitlin McElhone Eventscaitlin@cmevents.ca 780.761.6682 www.cmevents.ca
CM Events Company ProfileCommunity Involvement & EducationNAIT – Continuing Education Department2015 - PresentInstructor and course developer for the Events ManagementCertificate ProgramUniversity of Alberta2002 - 2006Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (Clothing & Textiles Major)School of Business Marketing MajorILEA (International Live Events Association) Edmonton Chapter2012 – PresentCurrent MemberBoard Member (President, VP Finance and past VP Communications & Education)MPI (Meeting Planners International) Edmonton Chapter2012 – PresentCurrent Member2016 EMA’s Planning CommitteeNova Synchronized Swim Club2001 – 2011Competitive Level 2 Provincial Coach, Club Manager and Head CoachCompetitive synchronize swimmer for 10 yearsSynchro Alberta certified Provincial Level 2 JudgeEdmonton Aquamasters Synchronized Swimming Club2010 - 2013Club President and FINA World Master Games Travel Coordinator (Goteborg, Sweden)Competitive synchronize swimmer for 6 yearsVarious Volunteer & Community InvolvementHuman Ecology Grad CommitteeEdmonton Synchronize Swimming CommunityWestern Canada Fashion WeekThe Fringe FestivalThe Works FestivalImagination MarketFestival of Trees1998 - 2014Caitlin McElhone Eventscaitlin@cmevents.ca 780.761.6682 www.cmevents.ca
planner on many incredible projects locally, Nationally and Internationally. Some events Caitlin has managed and executed since opening CM Events in 2011 are: Global TV Woman of Vision Luncheon, Parkland School Division Milestone and Merits, Henry Singer Awards, Homes for the Holidays, Rotary Roast, Black Tie Bingo, CASA Carnival and the Brian Webb Dance Company Art Auction just to name
