Live Oak Plantation

At Merck Artist Agency, we specialize in representing a carefully curated roster of exceptional musicians, bands, speakers, and comedians. Based in Friendswood, Texas, our agency works with talent from across the country, offering clients a dynamic, diverse selection of entertainment options for events of all kinds. Our music lineup features both original artists and high-energy cover bands, with particular strength in country music and Americana. On the speaking side, we represent a select group of inspirational speakers covering topics such as personal wellness, the mind-body connection, workplace safety, and women in leadership. Every performer in our agency is hand-selected for their talent, professionalism, and ability to deliver unforgettable experiences. At Merck Artist Agency, we take pride not only in the quality of the artists we represent but also in the personal attention and outstanding customer service we provide. Whether you’re booking live music, an engaging keynote, or a crowd-pleasing comedian, we ensure a seamless, tailored experience from start to finish.

We are a family-owned and operated business based in New Orleans and travel nationwide servicing Conventions and Trade shows. Tradeshows and events can run smoothly when choosing the experience of Evolving Productions. From planning the event to freight and general labor, our job is to make your event a success. Regardless of your location we can get you what you need when you need it. Conferences, events, conventions, trade shows, meetings, and festivals are our specialty. For over a decade of combined years our staff continuously has received outstanding reviews from all events we have produced. We take pride in not only being a woman owned business but also a family-owned company.

Best Corporate Events & Team Building® (BEST) is the #1 choice for enterprise team building and professional development programs. We are North America’s largest in-person team building and virtual event company, and BEST is now the highest-rated national company of its kind in America with a perfect 5.0 Customer TrustScore and over 1,000 5-Star reviews on TrustPilot. Using a proven model for improving team productivity, motivation, and collaboration through innovative team events, Best Corporate Events strengthens teams by delivering exceptional team building, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and professional development training programs that help corporate, academic, association, and government teams build trust and respect while enhancing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Since our founding in 2010 starting with two dozen team programs, we now offer over 130 different programs, many that have been awarded trademarks. Our experience and proprietary technology allows us to deliver highly successful events with hundreds to thousands of participants. We are experienced at building great teams for our clients because we are a great team that constantly works at improving every aspect of our business. We work with most of the companies in the Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000, and our ratings, reviews, and client comments show that our clients trust us with their events again and again. Our original programming, proprietary event apps, needs-assessment system, easy-to-use client portal, and experienced facilitators assure that we will always deliver the BEST Corporate Events for the employees at your company.

Tallen is a nationwide leader in audio-visual production and event technology. We provide full-service AV solutions — from creative design and state-of-the-art equipment to expert technical support — for conferences, meetings, and live events of all sizes. With a dedicated team and a coast-to-coast network, we deliver consistent, high-quality experiences while helping clients save time and costs. Trusted by top organizations across all industries, Tallen brings visions to life and ensures every event creates lasting impact.

Encore provides creative, production and event technology services to create events that transform. Encore creates memorable event experiences that engage and transform organizations. As the global leader for event technology and production services, Encore’s team of creators, innovators and experts deliver real results through strategy and creative, advanced technology, digital, environmental, staging, and digital solutions for hybrid, virtual and in-person events of any type.

LiveTen Media Services provides highly experienced professional AV labor Crew & audiovisual experts. Our Team Members come from a variety of industry backgrounds and audio-visual production. Each of our team members has a strong work ethic to ensure we make your event, trade, or conference is a work of art.

At Red Oak, we take our meetings seriously—detailed, thorough, and no fluff. We provide the tools and expertise needed to ensure your meeting goes off without a hitch. From site visits, expo management, drayage, and registration to transportation, hosted off-site events, and tours, we can assist with every aspect of your meeting. Our meeting planners have access to the most up-to-date technology, allowing them to provide real-time updates and superior content to attendees throughout any meeting or conference. Red Oak is a full-service meeting and planning company that will be your dedicated partner throughout the entire process. Call us today to get started!

AV INTERFACE offers full AV Production services, equipped with projectors, projector screens, wireless microphones, powered speakers, flat screen monitors, interfaces, flip charts, lighting, stage and sound, for events, nationwide.

Discover the premier choice in group travel with Connexxions Bus. Based in Orlando, Florida—a city known for its world-class attractions and vibrant energy—Connexxions Bus is dedicated to providing safe, comfortable, and professional transportation services. Every journey with us is more than just a ride; it’s an experience designed to create lasting memories. At Connexxions Bus, we believe in making connections beyond destinations. Whether you're traveling from Miami to Orlando, organizing a corporate event, planning a wedding, or embarking on a group adventure, we seamlessly bring people together, turning every trip into an effortless and enjoyable journey. More than just transportation, Connexxions Bus is the thread that ties events, occasions, and unforgettable experiences together.

Flor Ana is a Cuban-American poet and writer based in Miami. She is the author of four poetry collections and enjoys writing personalized on-the-spot poetry for guests on her typewriter.