PRA South Florida

09/10/2021

A sign of pretty things to come! This is a true ‘before’ shot! Check in next week when all of this becomes gorgeous tablescape!

04/15/2021

Yes that's right! We are rebuilding post-pandemic and ready to meet all the amazing talent out there that is ready to get back to events! Interested in learning more? Check out the available positions at https://pra.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ and apply there should you find something that suits you! This site will be ever-changing - as we will be adding open positions over the next several months! So, don't see anything today? Check back weekly!

07/30/2020

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. is proud to join with to end exploitation. https://www.ecpatusa.org/wdatip

04/14/2020

good things happen. Bring your voice and support to Global Meetings Industry Day –today. https://bit.ly/2x0mlIt

04/03/2020

The gift that keeps on giving!! We already showed you puppers and now it's KITTENS! We love seeing the 2nd life of the custom ball pit we created for a client. First for the humans, and then for the furballs. Thank you to Humane Society of Broward County for capturing this pure joy!

PSA: Most of the animals with the humane society have fosters, but they are in need of their furever homes. Heart feeling all warm and gooey? Time to adopt! And afer your next corporate event, ask us how your event items can be used for good just like these ball pit balls were!

04/01/2020

There are a few things we wish the world would call April Fool's on today, but this isn't one of them. Our friend Dr. Peter Ricci and Florida Atlantic University, launcher of many successful hospitality careers, is offering the Executive Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management course fully on line and FREE (usually $900)! So if you have some extra time on your hands, this is a great way to up your hospitality game. Deadline to sign up is April 7th. See more details and register at the link. https://bit.ly/2WY2IeA

The hospitality and tourism industry is critical to the world, national, state, and regional economy. Between 2016 and 2026,the World Travel & Tourism Council predicts that Travel & Tourism will outperform the global economy, growing by an expected 4% on average annually over the next ten years. Flo...

03/27/2020

Need something to feel good about? A little ways back, our team created a custom ball pit for a client's holiday holiday party, one of our favorite custom designs to date. But what do you do with hundreds of ball pit balls afterwards? Well, we cleaned them and donated them to the Humane Society of Broward County to keep the fun going. This week, we got the biggest smile seeing this photo of sweet Lady having a BALL (hehehe) with them during playtime!

Lady and all of her friends (puppers, kitties, bunnies and guinea pigs) are looking for warm, friendly homes who would be able to foster them (or adopt!) during this time. If you are interested and able, reach out to the Humane Society Directly for information. Stay healthy friends and we can't wait to meet again!

12/20/2019

Yep, South Florida is our playground! We hope this holiday season if full of fun, laughter and happiness for you and those you love. Sending warm, holiday wishes from the PRA South Florida team to all of our partners.

10/28/2019

New sign, same great crew! Thanks to the team at EY for making our new PRA sign look so good. Day or night, you'll always know where to find your favorite planning crew!

Expose Yourself - Signs • Banners • Vehicle Wraps

09/26/2019

We went to the Faena Forum, and it was, well, amazing. Long post alert, but we thought it was worth it to give you a look into the design process with our new Creative Director, Alicia Kingsley

Guests: 750
Theme: Diversity + Inclusion
Designer: Alicia Kingsley, Creative Director

Diversity: The entire design started with the black and white mannequins with different colored wood arms, representing the many skin tones of the world. As Alicia’s nod to the LGBTQ community, she brought in bright color accents throughout the space.

Inclusion: Alicia was immediately inspired by how we as humans are unique and different in so many ways, yet we are still the same. She incorporated a continuous “loop” theme throughout in glass knots, loop shaped lounge, sculpture and linens to remind the guest that we are all connected.

The entire design was a celebration of art and culture, with multiple patterns, sculptures and unique elements to create a true Diverse, yet Inclusive atmosphere. Take a look through the photos and let us know what you think!

Photo cred: LAMphotos

09/12/2019

Why has it been so long since we've given you guys some eye candy?? To make up for it, let's celebrate, fiesta style and throw it back to a team fav from our trip to Mexico City. We even went shopping at the local street markets to make sure the design was truly authentic for this 15 (yes FIFTEEN) room event.

09/03/2019

We are thankful that South Florida has been spared damage from Hurricane Dorian, but our neighbors in the Bahamas have not been so lucky. There has been catastrophic damage that is hard to take in. Many organizations are now coming together to gather supplies and transport them to the islands for relief. Please consider donating items from the list at the link below to your local drop off center and for those far away, cash as you are able to Bahamas Red Cross Society or The Global Empowerment Mission.

https://www8.miamidade.gov/releases/2019-09-02-bahamian-relief-drive.asp

Miami-Dade County will be spearheading relief efforts for the residents of The Bahamas, where various islands have been hit hard by Hurricane Dorian’s devastating strength. 

09/01/2019

We are monitoring the hurricane, and thinking of our neighbors in the Bahamas right now. The South Florida office will be closed on Tuesday with our employees working remote. We will update as we can on the reopening of the office. Stay safe friends!

07/30/2019

Today, for World Day against Trafficking in Persons, we wear blue and show our hearts to help raise awareness and stop the trafficking of children, women and men. As members of ECPAT, the PRA South Florida team is trained in the warning signs of human trafficking, and together, we will work to put an end to this crime.

For more information, visit https://www.un.org/en/events/humantrafficking
and https://www.ecpat.org/
PRA Business Events

07/18/2019

Calling all ! PRA South Florida is hiring the best and the BRIGHTEST Event Producers. Is that you? Check out the full job description on our website and apply now! https://pra.com/explore-careers/

07/11/2019

PRA South Florida's Director of Culture Courtney Lohmann, CMP was a keynote speaker for this year's IBTM America. Didn't make it down to Mexico to see her speak? You're in luck! She sat down with Eventos Sustentables and offered up a few easy, and super smart!, tips on bringing sustainability to your next conference. Check it out! In English and Español :)
http://bit.ly/2JwCCXM

PRA Business Events

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07/10/2019

Going not so way back Wednesday and reliving the fun we had as a sponsor for the IRF Invitational this year! Were you there? You might have seen PRA out and about, sponsoring/partnering three major events during the conference. Today, we are reliving our journey down the rabbit hole, partnering with AccorHotels at the Delano for the After Party with this whimsical Alice in Wonderland look. No heads were offed in the making of this event!

06/16/2019

Happy World Sea Turtle Day! With Sea Turtle Season upon us, remember to turn off lights by the beach, clean up trash and remove obstacles like sand holes or sand castles so the new hatchlings can make it back to the ocean safely. Seriously, how much to we love these guys!!

06/12/2019

The historic Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola Vizcaínas occupies an entire city block in Mexico City. Transforming the Baroque education institution into a private dinner for 280 special guests took our breath away a little, in the best way possible. Talk about a moment to remember 😍

06/08/2019

In South Florida, of course we love our oceans, so a very happy World Oceans Day out to you all! Here are three easy things to do today so we can all keep enjoying the waters. Because there isn’t much better than a boat day!
1) reduce your plastic straw use
2) recycle plastic bags, or even better, bring your own reusable bag to the store
3) clean up at least 3 pieces of trash from the water, dunes or beaches

Happy World Oceans Day friends! 🌎 🌊

06/04/2019

PRA team assemble! Getting staff trained and ready to move 1200 guests looks a little like this.

05/30/2019

We spy a familiar face! Our Director of Culture Courtney Lohmann was a featured speaker at IBTM Americas, just out there helping us look good. Way to rep PRA Business Events and our continuing goal for a more sustainable event future!

05/13/2019

Summer might be coming, but that doesn't mean we are slowing down! PRA South Florida is currently hiring a Sales Coordinator and an Event Experience Designer. If you have previous DMC experience and love researching the hottest new South Florida locations or experience in the design world (we love interior designers!), check out the listings and apply on the website now! https://pra.com/explore-careers/

05/10/2019

WHAT?! Stella Awards are back and we are ready to take the trophy again! We've worn the crown proudly two years running as Best DMC Southeast, and we are psyched to be a part of the team taking it again this year, but we can only do it with your help. Vote now for PRA here! http://bit.ly/2Ly8wqY
Bonus fun fact: You'll also be entered to win an Amazon gift card, so really, we can all be winners!

05/05/2019

Hola! Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a look at last year’s bright fiesta. Olé!

05/02/2019

This throwback Thursday, we aren't going very far as we remember the amazing night at Nikki Beach celebrating the not-a-launch-launch party for the new PRA South Florida. Thank you to everyone who joined us and for the amazing partners who helped us pull it together including Event Effects, Expose Yourself - Signs • Banners • Vehicle Wraps, Lovelock Music Group, ShutterBooth Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach, Susie's Scrumptious Sweets, Temporary Tropics, the best beach venue, Nikki Beach Miami and of course, our incredible floral and production teams! We'd love to see any of your memories and here are a few of our favorites.Self-tagging encouraged!
Photo cred: LAMphotos

03/27/2019

Exciting news! Yesterday, PRA South Florida (from our Koncept Events days) was honored with FOUR Eventex Awards. Yes, 4!!! The international awards were announced via a cool video experience, and we grabbed some of the best moments to share with you (and by best, we mean our WINS!!). Big high fives to the whole PRA South Florida team. Best DMC in the world doesn't happen by chance - we have a full roster of rockstars!!

03/26/2019

Even a rain call can’t stop the magic of the neon flamingo!

03/19/2019

It might be raining today, but that doesn't stop us from remembering we live in paradise. We are making today Tropical Tuesday with snaps from a recent welcome reception at Ocean Reef.
Photo cred: LAMphotos

02/22/2019

When in Colorado, you make a stop to visit your new PRA family! Thanks for the warmest of welcomes PRA Denver team!

02/21/2019

Did you hear? Koncept Events is now PRA South Florida!

Read more here: https://pra.com/prakoncepteventsacquisition/

PRA, a leader in the Business Events industry, with the broadest owned network of offices in the Americas has acquired Koncept Events, a South Florida-based DMC market leader serving South Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean. Founded in 2007, the award-winning Koncept Events team, which will now opera...

02/19/2019

Koncept Events is now part of the PRA family! Follow along for updates at PRA Business Events. We look forward to continuing to serve you on a greater level to make an even bigger impact on your events together.

Visit https://pra.com/prakoncepteventsacquisition/ to learn more.

02/19/2019

02/07/2019

Today is Shine A Light on National Slavery Day, when we all come together to raise awareness of and put a stop to human slavery. As signers of The Code + members of Ecpat-Usa, Team KE is trained to spot potential situations of human trafficking and empowered to create a change. 40 million men, women and children are trapped in human slavery. Let's get that number to zero!

02/05/2019

Transformation Tuesday! 4 years ago this week, KE got approval to begin construction and turn an old belt factory into our dream permanent home. The team moved in January 2016 and the past 3 years has seen the company, inventory and creativity all grow to new heights. I guess you could say we dress for success! Coming to South Florida? Stop by so we can show you around!

01/28/2019

EventEx Award finalists!!! Super proud of the hard work our team puts in and now it's being recognized internationally with nods for FOUR Eventex Awards including Best Interactive Outdoor Event, Best Corporate Event, Best US Event and our personal favorite, BEST DMC!! Winners will be announced on March 26, so keep your fingers crossed for us!

01/25/2019

Have you ever wanted to get in the brains of Angie and Hillary to find out how they took KE from the just two of them in Angie's living room to the largest Total Event Management firm in Florida? They recently talked with Malcolm Lui of Eversprint on their successful sales practices and what it has taken to grow their business. The audio interview is available at the link below or on iTunes, Google Play or your favorite podcast listening channel. So pop in those headphones, grab a coffee and listen to the ladies!
https://eversprint.com/koncept-events-interview/

Angie Nelson and Hillary Smith, CMP, CSEP, the Partners at Koncept Events, grew their company’s revenue from from $6 million in 2014 to $11.4 million in 2017, an 89% increase increase, and to around $15.6 million in 2018. Koncept Events is a global destination services, site selection, meeting pla...