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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” – 7 Ways To Deal With An Awkward Venue Manager
I'd imagine I'm safe in saying that, as event professionals, we've all dealt with awkward venue managers. It's a constant tightrope walk. Here are my 7 tips for dealing with them. 1. See Things from Their Point of View Remember that the venue manager is there ALL the...
“EG Tips” – 15 Successful Ways to Get Event Feedback
Most event surveys haven’t changed since copiers came out. They’re boring and feel more like an obligation than something an attendee wants to do. Plus, everyone is on the survey bandwagon now. You can’t walk into a business without someone asking how they did. And,...
“EG Tips” – 7 Steps to Align Face-to-Face Meetings with Organization Strategy
Because we’ve done it every year is not a good reason to run a meeting! Now more than ever we need to get a greater return from our events. As event planners we have a responsibility to ensure the events we run align with organization strategy. Here are 7 steps to...
“EG Tips” – 7 Skills of Millionaire Event Planners You Should Be Using
Are you ready to become a millionaire event planner? It takes more than someone willing to write a healthy check in your name. It takes skill, organization, incredible patience and possibly some of these magic ingredients. What’s the difference between those event...
“EG Tips” – 7 Ways To Deal With An Awkward Venue Manager
I'd imagine I'm safe in saying that, as event professionals, we've all dealt with awkward venue managers. It's a constant tightrope walk. Here are my 7 tips for dealing with them. 1. See Things from Their Point of View Remember that the venue manager is there ALL the...
“EG Tips” – 15 Successful Ways to Get Event Feedback
Most event surveys haven’t changed since copiers came out. They’re boring and feel more like an obligation than something an attendee wants to do. Plus, everyone is on the survey bandwagon now. You can’t walk into a business without someone asking how they did. And,...
“EG Tips” – 7 Steps to Align Face-to-Face Meetings with Organization Strategy
Because we’ve done it every year is not a good reason to run a meeting! Now more than ever we need to get a greater return from our events. As event planners we have a responsibility to ensure the events we run align with organization strategy. Here are 7 steps to...
“EG Tips” – 7 Skills of Millionaire Event Planners You Should Be Using
Are you ready to become a millionaire event planner? It takes more than someone willing to write a healthy check in your name. It takes skill, organization, incredible patience and possibly some of these magic ingredients. What’s the difference between those event...
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.
Events
Wine On The Water
Golf Tournament Sponsorship
Inspire 2020
A New Collection Launch Event
AC/DC Concert
Insurance Brokers Association Gala
Home & Garden Show
Canada vs Mexico
Guns N' Roses Concert
Contact Winter Music Festival
One Direction Concert
Playdome
BC Lions Football Games
Gallery
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