Preferred Provider — Top 10 Iowa Meeting & Event Supplier

Making your event a smash hit can often rest on the services of vendors outside your organization. When your group is ready to go hybrid or live in-person, you can ensure success with this list of go-to suppliers you know you can count on! For quality, dependability, timeliness, and value, we recommend you check out these Iowa event suppliers who will come through for you every time.

Got virtual or hybrid?

In challenging times its critical to get your message out to your audience from a company with experience. These companies are experts at that.

Conference Technologies Inc.

What they do: Conference Technologies, Inc.® is a leading custom audio visual systems integration solutions specialist.

Why we like them: From personalized web design and registration, on-site production, virtual and in-person studio setups, to endless creative options and add-ons, CTI has all of the pieces for executing a seamless event that your team and your audience will remember with 3 Iowa & 1 Wisconsin locations. From personalized web design and registration, on-site production, virtual and in-person studio setups, to endless creative options and add-ons, CTI has all of the pieces for executing a seamless event that your team and your audience will remember.

Wired Production Group

What they do: Wired Production Group is the leading provider of full-service event solutions.

Why we like them: This team of talented artists is dedicated to envisioning creative solutions for its customers. Customer experience is one of the company’s core values. Whether you need an event planned from scratch or simply some extra help from this team, Wired Production Group consistently produces the best events nationwide. You can count on them.

We need to talk

Staying in touch with your team is critical when coordinating tasks, setting up, and ensuring the seamless flow of your event. These suppliers make sure you stay in constant contact during these crucial times.

Business Radio Sales & Service, Inc

What they do: Business Radio Sales & Service, Inc has been serving the wireless communications needs of eastern Iowa since 1959.

Why we like them: Business Radio Sales & Service, Inc provides system design, consultation, installation, and maintenance at an affordable rate with a fleet of rental radios (both handheld and vehicle mounted) for special events.

Picture this

It doesn’t make good economic sense for you to keep expensive AV equipment on site. But, when it’s time for the big board meeting or that important convention presentation, you want state-of-the-art technology. Time to call in the techs.

Markey's Rental & Staging

What they do: Event technology company that offers highly-skilled technicians, quality equipment, and professional project management for corporate theater, live event management, and audiovisual presentation support.

Why we like them: Markey’s Rental & Staging will help you produce events that create defining experiences for your audience. Offering AV equipment rental including video, audio, lighting, and computer. Event consulting services range from planning assistance to technical assistance, venue information to creative input. Count on them for live event management services such as coordination, logistics, diagrams and drawings, stage/set design, and more.

Set things in motion

Getting guests and attendees from point A to point B can be a logistical challenge. Retaining the services of a professional transportation company is essential for transporting them safely, in a timely manner, and with dependability.  

Luxxor Limousines

What they do: The premier transportation company in Des Moines, servicing the entire state of Iowa.

Why we like them: Specializing in all aspects of chauffeured transportation, including airport car service, limo service and luxury charter bus services, Luxxor Limousines offers luxurious accommodations, impeccable chauffeurs, and competitive pricing. Their fleet includes an elegant Lincoln Town Car, 34-passenger custom Mercedes edition Luxury Bus, and 56-passenger MCI Luxury Charter Bus. State-of-the-art amenities include satellite radio, restrooms, WiFi, Apple TV or Chromecast, and much more.

Going in style

A good venue is like a blank canvas, allowing you to add stylish touches to the décor to make it aesthetically pleasing for your guests. From linens to tableware, vases to chairs, a good event décor supplier is key to pulling together the look and theme of your event.

Event Decorators of Iowa, Inc.

What they do: With 30 years industry experience, Event Decorators of Iowa, Inc. provides top-of-the-line service and quality rental equipment in Iowa.

Why we like them: Featuring a vast selection of quality rental items for every meeting or event, Event Decorators of Iowa, Inc. carries an abundant line of linens, chairs, tables, dance floors, and podiums. Offering event decorating expertise to help you plan your event.

Classic Events & Parties

What they do: Classic Events & Parties is the premier tent and party rental provider in the Des Moines area and Iowa.

Why we like them: From design to installation, Classic Events & Parties is ready to help make your event memorable. Choose from over 7,000 rental products from rental tents to catering equipment to tables, chairs and table settings, let them help plan your event today!

That’s entertainment

Great entertainment can make or break your event. Make sure to make it memorable with talented entertainers booked through a professional agency that knows the ins and outs of keeping your guests entertained.

The Buzz Entertainment Group

What they do: For more than 20 years, Buzz Entertainment has been connecting clients with the right entertainment at the right price.

Why we like them: Buzz has produced over 1200 shows from large stage to no stage, working with entertainers who perform all types of music genres, comedians, and hypnotists. Additional talent includes keynote speakers, celebrities, radio, TV, and web voice overs, plus audio, light, and video production.

Savor the flavor

A really fine meal can be the centerpiece of your event. Choosing a talented caterer who can serve up something both delicious and unforgettable should be the first item on your planning menu.

Great Caterers of Iowa

What they do: Providing a long-standing tradition of the finest on- and off-site catering with quality food, creative presentations, innovative concepts, and professional service.

Why we like them: Serving every budget and size event, Great Caterers provides a place for conference venues, banqueting suites, and meeting rooms in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Additional venues include Copper Creek and Stoney Creek Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Johnston. The talented team of chefs prepare memorable feasts from a diverse menu packed with options.

Catering DSM

What they do: Offering a full range of catering services and cuisine options to fit any event in the greater Des Moines area and throughout Central Iowa.

Why we like them: Endless menu possibilities and partnerships with multiple venues make Catering DSM stand out from the crowd. Choose from the Atrium, Temple for Performing Arts or St. Kilda. Catering experience for cocktail parties, buffet dinners, sit down dinners, corporate events, company outings, charity functions, holiday parties, and other special occasions.