Whatever your event, wherever it takes place, whatever the purpose; motivate, educate, entertain, circulate, celebrate or congratulate, International Business Events (IBE), the events division of CIM’s can turn your vision into reality.

We understand that it’s a complex cocktail of people, facilities and logistics - everything from speaker support to the taxi service - and getting it 100% right. More than that it’s about ensuring that events are successful, memorable and reflect the excellence of the sponsoring organizations.

We know all about this, and know how to get it right with years of experience, specializing in supporting blue chip companies. Irrespective of the magnitude or the objective we provide turnkey and customized integrated solution for that extra edge over your competitors. The division is structured to provide a client focused service, supported by IBE 's specialist producers and marketers across the industry sectors and by our in-house service departments: Mailing House, Database, Media and Graphics, Print and Publishing, Venue Booking Services, Sponsorship and Exhibition and Delegate Registration & Customer Care.

The high quality standards we set for ourselves, are achieved by established procedures and systems, careful attention to detail and continual evaluation. Our ability to set up and co-ordinate a diverse range of events, from small select seminars to international congresses and exhibitions with many thousands of delegates is proven with several years experience of event management. From a complete package to selected aspects; whatever your requirements, IBE will tailor its services to meet your specific needs.

Our range of services include

Event administration and co-ordination	Technical Support
Venue research and booking	Production of Delegate Packs
Literature Production, Printing and Distribution	Entertainment
Accommodation	Guests and Speakers
Transport	Translators
Catering	Security
Delegate Registration	Final Material Distribution
Set-up and Breakdown	Delegate Attendance Assessment
On-site Event Management	Post Event Report
Staffing	Evaluation of Return on Investment
Stage Planning	Consulting Services: Everything Starts Here

Each event is the responsibility of an IBE Account Manager who will set up and oversee a team of specialist staff. Our company's success is built upon the competence and dedication of our staff and it is this professionalism that we bring to our clients.

   IBE offers an unrivalled service that will enhance your event
   IBE removes the administrative burden
   IBE allows you to dedicate your time to your core business
   IBE gives you the reassurance that your event is being managed by specialist professionals

  EVENT Creation

Event theming    Programme research and development    Speaker selection and liaison    Speaker and delegate information packs    Pre-conference speaker meetings    Speaker arrangements

  EVENT Administration

Logistics planning    Venue selection and booking    Venue and catering management    Accommodation bookings    Travel co-ordination    Bookings management    Compilation of attendee reports    Production of badges    Information pack production    On-site management    Uniformed support staff    Event proceedings: translation, production and printing    Simultaneous interpretation    Signage production    Financial management

  MARKETING and PR

Designing publicity material    Brochure copy writing, design and production    Devising promotional campaigns    Targeted mailings    Telesales    Fax marketing    Strategic inserts and advertising    Production and targeting of press releases    Press liaison    Reactive marketing analysis    Access to database    World Wide Web advertising    Cross promotion

  STAGE Production

Stage sets    Screens and video walls    Autocue and prompting    Sound systems    Provision of OHP, slide projector, data projector and video equipment    Animations and video production    On-site technical support    Event theming    Production management    35mm, OHP and electronic slide production    Multi-media    Post-event analysis    Delegate registration: post, fax, telephone, DX, e-mail, web site    Invoicing, receipting and debt chasing

  SPONSORSHIP and Exhibitions

Production and fulfillment of sponsorship packages    Exhibition logistics    Floor plan and technical design    Stand design and building    Liaison with suppliers    Production of literature: manuals, tickets, visitors' guides    On-site management    Specialist sales staff    Access to IBC Sponsorship & Exhibition client database

  Special ATTRACTIONS and Social Events