Building Utah

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 2012, Hoopes Events has helped hundreds of clients create unforgettable events, offering full-service planning, expert day-of coordination, and custom décor and design for beautifully tailored stress-free celebrations. Lead Planner and Designer, Tonya Hoopes, joins us with more. Tonya Hoopes: Planning a corporate event — whether it’s a major conference or an intimate board retreat — requires time, strategy, and precision. That’s where a professional event planning company becomes an essential partner. An experienced planning team brings structure and clarity from day one — creating timelines, managing budgets, sourcing venues, and coordinating vendors. They handle the logistics, so your internal team can stay focused on content, goals, and stakeholder engagement. For large-scale conferences, they oversee everything from registration systems and run-of-show production to speaker management and sponsor activation. For smaller retreats, they ensure a tailored,