New business model caps costs and keep the party going.

USA (SANEPR.com) May 20, 2008 -- Level One Management, providers of event management for associations across the U.S. and internationally, has recently announced a new business model centered around a “flat fee” structure for event management.

As experts in event management, Level One knows all about the many details, elements and time-consuming nature of ensuring a successful association event. With the flat fee structure, Level One clients benefit from an all-inclusive fee as opposed to a more costly hourly fee structure.

Many components are involved in the management of an association event, and Level One’s flat fee covers:

• Selecting and securing a venue for the event.
• Determining and planning a theme.
• Initial marketing concepts for the event.
• Outlining the objective of the event.
• Negotiating pricing for entertainment and other off site concepts.
• Meeting space arrangement.
• Menu planning and Design

The flat fee varies according to group size. The minimum group size that Level One caters to is 20. They are very comfortable accommodating groups of 500-900 people.

Under flat fee cost structure, clients know in advance what services they are able to obtain and they are not charged for additional hours if challenges arise.

If a client wishes to expand upon Level One’s comprehensive flat fee services, and have Level One negotiate room rates for the hotel there is no additional cost.

“Typically, we get involved in an event’s management at least six months prior to the date of the event. In this economy, rooms are at a premium, so the more time we have, the better when it comes to finding the best location and negotiating the best price. If the client is hard-pressed, we can step in to manage an event up to 90 days prior. Each event and group is unique and thus each event is unique, but the client has to be flexible because it’s not managed in a cookie cutter format,” explained Ross W. Almo, CHA, Senior Director of Association Management and Vendor Relations at Level One.

Amanda Curcio, Senior Director of Event Planning at Level One noted, “For any event with more than a day and half agenda we will be there on site to step in wherever and whenever needed to ensure that the event goes off without a hitch. When event attendees don’t know that there has been an issue, that’s when you know it’s been a success.”

About Level One
Level One Management provides professional event management for associations - from contract negotiation to complete meeting planning services.

Level One was founded in 2006 by Ross W. Almo, CHA. A veteran in association management and event planning, Mr. Almo also serves as the Executive Director of the Econo Lodge Franchisee Association and the Executive Director of the Rodeway Owners Association. He and his junior partner Amanda Curcio, who is the company’s Senior Director of Event Planning, oversee all events.

Level One works with clients on creating an event concept and purpose, maximizing the event's effectiveness, designing a budget, choosing the right location, branding the event and managing both client and guest needs. Tradeshow, educational seminars and events are some of the most widely used fundraisers that Associations and Chapters can have. These events increase association membership, provide valuable information to licensees and bring revenue in to the association.

The company’s client list includes Meineke Dealers Association; Econo Lodge Franchisee Association; Rodeway Owners Association; the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of North America; the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers and many others.

Level One is headquartered in Mendon, VT. For more information about Level One Management, visit their website at www.Level-One.us or contact (802) 786-22