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Services
Corporate Events
You bring your team, we’ll bring the fun. From private yachts to lavish ballrooms to cooking classes (watch the knife) to collaborative run-out-the-clock problem solving activities, we have you covered Locally & Globally. We can help you cater a dinner for 500 clients or strengthen the spirit of camaraderie and communication within your workplace.
Hybrid Events
2020 has shown businesses it is possible to pivot from a commute to the office to a work from home model. The need to stay connected in a reliable and secure manner has never been greater. We can link you to a platform that will allow your company to conduct meetings and events with confidence.
Event Consulting
Have a vision but don’t know where to start ? The team at VESTI Events will guide you through a step by step checklist in order to execute your event with peace of mind. Our concierge services include direct contacts at the City of Vancouver, as well as many local business and vendor connections.
Business Shower
It’s hard enough taking a chance on instinct or a dream, but it would be SO much better if we lived in an environment that supported us and made the start-up journey easier.Instead of baby showers, let’s host Business Showers. When a friend starts a business, we all come together, congratulate them and bring resources for their business.
Blog & Media
“EG Tips”- How to Plan for Attendees with Special Diets
Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo, Nut Allergy… it seems everyone has a special dietary requirement these days! As the eventprof you must be knowledgeable and prepared to meet the special dietary needs of your attendees. It seems more and more often our attendees are speaking...
“EG Tips” – 5 Signs You Made a Bad Speaker Choice
Hiring a speaker for your event can be a daunting task. Finding someone who can speak knowledgeably within your niche and also set with the vibe of your event can, on occasion, feel like attempting to set up a friend on a blind date. You work hard to find the perfect...
“EG Tips” – How Suppliers Can Win Eventprofs Hearts
At Event Manager Blog we’re dedicated to helping event planners succeed. One of the critical parts in achieving success for eventprofs falls on the suppliers they choose to work with. So for the suppliers out there who are wondering how they can create lucrative...
“EG Tips”- How to Handle the Most Common Problems With Event Check-In
As an event planner, one of your major responsibilities is anticipating problems. Even more important, is to have a solution at-the-ready so your client or your boss doesn’t have to worry. Some of the most common problems arise during guest check-in, luckily they can...
“EG Tips”- How to Plan for Attendees with Special Diets
Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo, Nut Allergy… it seems everyone has a special dietary requirement these days! As the eventprof you must be knowledgeable and prepared to meet the special dietary needs of your attendees. It seems more and more often our attendees are speaking...
“EG Tips” – 5 Signs You Made a Bad Speaker Choice
Hiring a speaker for your event can be a daunting task. Finding someone who can speak knowledgeably within your niche and also set with the vibe of your event can, on occasion, feel like attempting to set up a friend on a blind date. You work hard to find the perfect...
“EG Tips” – How Suppliers Can Win Eventprofs Hearts
At Event Manager Blog we’re dedicated to helping event planners succeed. One of the critical parts in achieving success for eventprofs falls on the suppliers they choose to work with. So for the suppliers out there who are wondering how they can create lucrative...
“EG Tips”- How to Handle the Most Common Problems With Event Check-In
As an event planner, one of your major responsibilities is anticipating problems. Even more important, is to have a solution at-the-ready so your client or your boss doesn’t have to worry. Some of the most common problems arise during guest check-in, luckily they can...
Biography
Eugenia Gorkowa
Founder & CEO / Epic Events Master
Corporate Event Planner & Producer
Born in Russia and raised in Germany, Eugenia is an accomplished event planner/producer who has built a name for herself and her company VESTI Events in Canada. Eugenia has over thirteen years of experience engineering small and large scale events (20 – 55,000 people). In the past, Eugenia has worked with Global News, KPMG Canada, GOREEA Design, MRG Concerts, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, CFL (BC Lions), Live Nation (AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses), Marketplace Events (Vancouver Home + Garden Show), Contact Music Festival, FIFA, the Vancouver Film industry and more.
Eugenia’s past experience with hospitality and promotion at the Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg and BC Place Stadium in Vancouver has fueled her passion for events and people, resulting in close relationships with vendors and venue contacts across Canada.
Having worked closely with corporate clients, actors, musicians and performers, Eugenia has a unique ability to interact with the most discerning client. Eugenia’s gift of organization, attention to detail, concept design and ceaseless enthusiasm have earned her a reputation for unparalleled excellence as an event planner and producer. Eugenia will execute your concepts flawlessly while maintaining a pleasant, calm and helpful demeanour.
In her spare time, Eugenia loves to meditate, read, travel, watch hockey and hike.