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Throughout Monterey County and Silicon Valley, Associated Hosts provides custom designed special events, theme parties and entertainment programs, as well as a variety of innovative dining and transportation programs for incentive travel groups, corporate, government and association meetings and conventions. At the same time, we donate time and talent in support of many community and nonprofit events. For your next great event contact Baird Pittman or Steve Henry by phone or email (provided to the left). Associated Hosts is a member of USA Hosts Performance Alliance Partnership
OUR PLEDGE
At Associated Hosts, we pledge to think smarter, plan better, anticipate the unexpected, react instantly to changing conditions, check and recheck details, utilize better contacts and solutions and just plain work harder with one goal in mind—perfection. OUR SERVICES
Hospitality Services Meeting planning Speakers and moderators Spouse programs Hotel selection Convention hostesses Gift items and awards Drivers and interpreters Audio visual production Events and Parties Site selection Catering/food & beverage management Brunches, box lunches, cocktail receptions, buffets and sit down dinners Party themes, props and decoration Unique venues Special program themes Lighting, sound and technical equipment Entertainment services Team building programs Recreation & Relaxation Golf Team building activities Spa services Race car driving Cooking classes Tennis Sailing Whale watching Horseback riding Deep sea fishing Hiking Kayaking Bicycle adventures Transportation Airport transfers - local and regional VIP limousines, sedans and vans Motor coaches Mini coaches Shuttle services  Tours & Sightseeing Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row National Steinbeck Center 17 mile drive & Pebble Beach Hearst Castle Nature hiking tours Big Sur and Hwy 1 Helicopter tours Walk of History and adobe tours Wine tasting tour Moonlight kayak tours Organic farm tour Movie location tour Point Lobos and Carmel Mission Basilica Bike tours Photo workshops

Evans & Johnson is a total meeting and event management solutions company. Our expertise and combined talents provide companies throughout the world with well-executed solutions for productive and memorable meetings.

We serve as your single contact for all your meeting needs from contract negotiations, to online registration, program management, and final wrap up.

Our experience includes executive forums, meetings, conferences, incentive programs, major sporting event programs, cruise line programs and trade shows. Services

From pre-meeting planning to onsite reconciliation of the final bill, Evans & Johnson is your single source for all services.

Throughout the United States and around the world, we have established a network of vendors, venues and contacts to save you time and produce a memorable program whether at a traditional venue, big ticket events such as the Super Bowl, Masters Golf Tournament or Olympics, or on a cruise ship.

From soup to nuts, our services include:      Conceptual planning Site selection Budget development & tracking Custom cruise ship programs Online registration Custom web forms Food and beverage control Event marketing Theme development Venue Management Vendor negotiations & selection Guest activities Meet & Greet services Conference materials production On-Site Support Special event planning and management Big-name entertainment negotiations and bookings Major sporting event packages History

1995 - Evans & Johnson was established by Lynn Johnson
       
1996 - Quantum Corporation chooses Evans & Johnson to produce North American Sales Incentive Program
1996 - Evans & Johnson earns 2-year commitment to process tickets for the Monterey Bay Blues Festival’s 3-day program
1996 - Evans & Johnson coordinates logistics for Pacific Bell Executive Roundtable, Virtual Reality Modeling Language Symposium and California Public Utilities Conference
       
1997- Evans & Johnson begins coordinating Microsoft meetings
       
1999 - Evans & Johnson wins bid to coordinate Augusta National Golf Tournament program for Keystone Internet Services and Super Bowl Program for Quantum Corporation
1999 - Transamerica selects Evans & Johnson to handle local logistics for its 2000 US Open Program in Pebble Beach
       
2000 - Evans & Johnson chosen to handle site selection for Regional Boys & Girls Clubs of America Training Programs
2000 - Lynn Johnson wins “Meeting Professional of the Year” Award
2000 - Evans & Johnson begins coordinating Landmark Education meetings
       
2003 - Evans & Johnson is accepted into The International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN)
       
2005 - Evans & Johnson accepted into Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA)
       
2006 - Evans & Johnson receives Certified Minority Business Enterprise designation

EcoWithin is a service based company offering sustainability consulting and planning strategies to businesses, meeting and event planners, as well as to individuals.

Our goal is to provide support to organizations and individuals wanting to be part of a greater and responsible sustainability movement while achieving eco-business advantages and personal satisfaction. We pride ourselves on making the green adjustment fun and rewarding not daunting. At EcoWithin we inspire sustainable change through creativity and innovation, we work with local vendors who share a common goal of social responsibility, and take pride in engaging all members of planning teams.

Our team of Project Managers and Sustainability Professionals will guide you through the steps of obtaining “Green” business status, planning eco-conscious events and meetings, and designing green weddings without compromising budget, style, or perhaps most important, personal stress levels.

We welcome the opportunity to work with you and look forward to making positive change together. One can make a difference, two can make a larger impact.  At EcoWithin our mission is to work with you to put the ripple effect into motion

We are a special event services provider offering 27 services through our eight companies we own thus relieving you the stress of working with one sales rep, one delivery truck and one invoice if you choose. We have been in the industry now for since 1991 and work all over the USA. Large to small events we will prove ourselves to dependable, high quality, friendly staff and affordable.

At Grapes of Wrath, we strive to produce a flawless event each and every time: from the presentation and incredible tastes of the food, to the professionalism of the staff, to the seamless flow of the party. In doing this, we expect certain things in return from Grapes of Wrath. We expect a meaningful contribution to the community. We expect harmonious working conditions and, besides a reasonable profit, the time to enjoy our families. Owner Dana Carnazzo came from a background of food and travel to found Grapes of Wrath, California Style Catering. She cooked on yachts in the Caribbean and South Pacific, upscale fishing lodges in remote Alaska and ships from Mexico to Southern Alaska. She returned to Monterey where she worked as catering manager for a prominent local company for five years before establishing Grapes of Wrath in 1992. Her love of good food, a great party and exceptional service has allowed Grapes of Wrath to continuously evolve into an award winning corporation.

Exceptional Destination Management
Services for the Monterey Bay and
Central California Coast A partnership of passionate business and destination management facilitators with years of expertise in hospitality services including event planning, teambuilding activities, challenge courses, golf tournament organization, sight-seeing tours, nature excursions and experiential learning activities for corporate retreats and conferences. Creative Planning and Customer Service: You're Well Taken Care Of! A means toward an end— that is our core philosophy. Expert planning and five star customer service delivers rewards of fun, excitement, camaraderie, fine cuisine and unforgettable experiences. Location, Location, Location There's no denying it: the Monterey Peninsula and the Central California Coast offer the perfect opportunities in landscape, activities, cuisine and weather for corporate retreats, conferences, incentive programs and special events. More than likely you have already identified the Hotel Accommodations, Spa and Golf programs that you will be using when you visit the area. When you turn to us you are considering a design with a personalized local vantage point that is sure to leave your clients with fond memories of their experience. Once we have discussed your basic requirements, we can customize the program to perfection. The Basic Services • Air Transportation
• Shuttle Transfers
• Meet and Greet Staffing • VIP Services
• Dispatch and Hospitality Desk Teams
• Meal Selections and Venue Research Please explore any of the GroupActive Training, Teambuilding, Activities and Excursions as a way to personalize your program most effectively. GroupActive. Experience it!

Dedicated to delivering unique, creative meetings and events around the world, ITL Events works with a select group of clients who demand the absolute best in meeting planning and execution. Based in Pebble Beach California, we specialize in the Monterey Peninsula and have recently provided event management services for clients in Hawaii, Texas, California, Florida, Scotland, England and Italy. ITL Events provides creative, comprehensive, and cost effective logistical support in the planning and execution of meetings, incentives and events anywhere in the world. Services include, but are not limited to: • site selection and hotel contract negotiation • room gifts, tours and activities • transportation • online registration and management • event collateral production • event conception • production and management • entertainment • food & beverage • administrative support including name badges,rooming list management and primary hotel interface, hospitality set up and staff At ITL Events, we take everything personally. Its our strategy. Personalized service. Personalized creativity. Personalized operations. We're a small company that gets the big picture. Your picture. We work hard to understand your objectives, then explore and refine what will set your audience's imagination on fire. We abhor gimmicks and the patently obvious. We're committed to crafting experiences that will genuinely move, surprise and delight your attendees we're talking fresh, wholly engaging, decidedly memorable experiences. Every time. We specialize in destination management throughout the western United States. Based on the spectacular Monterey peninsula, we have extensive experience working with the prestigious Pebble Beach Resorts and its guests. And, for those clients who request our global meeting expertise, we're happy to facilitate international meetings and incentive programs. With well over a century of collective experience in hospitality and event planning, we've been making the unexpected happen for the past 10 years. Along the way, we've earned the trust of clients across the country who expect the highest levels of creativity, elegance, and consistently flawless execution. As your planning partner, it's our mission to create the unforgettable. It is our goal to make you shine.

Founded in 1988, Premiere Events, Inc. is an event management company known for creativity and excellent service. Over the past 2 decades, we have assisted hundreds of corporations and associations both large and small with all of their event planning and management needs - special events and destination management services. We are pleased to say that our dedication to creativity and genuine personal service has been consistently rewarded with repeat and referral business. Our Mission
Premiere Events is an event management company dedicated to helping businesses achieve their objectives of celebrating success, motivating, and rewarding dedicated employees. By delivering unique, custom events to our clients, we aspire to build relationships, encourage excellence and realize visions. Our Commitment to You
We provide personalized services to you. We employ a small but highly experienced and personable staff so you can feel confident about all of your events. Our hands on account managers have delivered for hundreds of companies. By staying in front of “trends” in the industry Premiere Events is committed to delivering the latest in industry technology and creative program development. Destination Management By specializing in custom events created to your specifications, each program is designed to encompass your goals and vision into a streamline, seamless event. Ground Transportation
In addition to airport transfers, we provide transportation for all tours, recreation and business purposes. We design the group transportation system, negotiate prices and book vehicles, arrange for schedules, maps and parking, and provide ground and on-board supervision. Years of experience in ground operations enables us to contract premium equipment at a competitive cost and we select only those suppliers whose personnel are professional, courteous and reliable. Uniformed Staff
all our on-site personnel are provided with sharp, fashionable uniforms and our corporate name badge. This ensures our team is easily identifiable and re-enforces your company’s professional image. If preferred, our staff will dress in your company’s attire to maintain a consistent appearance. Airport Meet and Greet Assistance
immediately after disembarking the aircraft your guests will be greeted with company signage at baggage claim and escorted to the carousel to identify luggage. We will arrange porterage and usher the group to their vehicles. Refreshments in transit can be provided to ensure all arrive relaxed and refreshed at their destination. At the conclusion of your program we can assist with your departures by scheduling bag pull, loading luggage, escorting your group to the airport, coordinating baggage check-in and guiding guests to their boarding gates. Meetings Whether you're planning an annual retreat, corporate incentive, conference or simply aiming to inject some fun into your next meeting, it's all in the planning. We understand that meetings have only one shot at being successful. We are here to support and assist you with delivering memorable, productive and highly successful meetings. Since 1988 we have helped deliver hundreds of memorable experiences throughout the United States. Our team of professional specialists is here to help you develop strong meeting support. We are available to assist you in all aspects of development including: Online Registration – Website development and support, attendee management, badges, gadgets and gifts. Planning and Logistics - Food & beverage, recreation, transportation, entertainment, vendor coordination, guest speakers. On-site management & staffing Production - Theme development, graphic design, show & presentation scripting, video production, print design and production, staging, sound & lighting design, set design, and room décor. Green Meeting Alternatives – Coordinating and delivering green meeting concepts, suppliers and vendors.

Reserve Events& Destinations is an event and destination management company specializing in wine, food and lifestyle experiences. We excel in providing special experiences on California's Central Coast. YOUR HOST TO THE CENTRAL COAST  Event Planning Creating extraordinary events and meetings for your valued people is what we are all about. In the right atmosphere, people come together, spark new ideas, and develop key relationships. Leverage our knowledge, resources, and expertise from many years of experience in the event planning and hospitality industry, for your next event.
* Event Planning & Management
* Event Marketing & Public Relations
* Conference Planning
* Wine & Food Events and Programs Destination Management If experience, reward and value are important to you when planning your next corporate or group excursion, then let us become an extension of your team. Take advantage of our vast resources when selecting the accommodations and services that will shape your next memorable meeting or event.
* Housing
* Recreation & Nature Activities
* Transportation
* Site Selection
* Registration & Hospitality Tours & Excursions Whether you are seeking a full day wine escape and gala feast as a team reward, a reunion at the aquarium, or cycling in the wine country, let us take you. We will custom package your tours and excursions to suit any of your occasions.
* Incentive Trips
* Custom Tours
* Agri Tourism and Nature Excursions