National Event Connection

What National Event Connection does

National Event Connection (NEC) is a privately held, full-service event production and management company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Ronkonkoma, NY, with a secondary office in Manhattan. The company provides end-to-end event production for corporate events, collegiate events, festivals, and personal celebrations (weddings, mitzvahs, sweet 16s), serving enterprise and institutional buyers across multiple verticals. Its owned-and-operated model spans audio/visual production (sound systems, LED video walls, dynamic lighting, projectors, staging and rigging), custom fabrication with in-house carpenters and CNC precision, large-format printing through the Print It! By NEC sub-brand, event design, entertainment booking, gaming/casino rentals, lounge furniture, decor and dance floors, event photography, and on-site staffing — all delivered under one production team as a single point of accountability.

The core technology is operational rather than software-based: vertical integration of design, fabrication, AV, printing, and entertainment into a unified in-house supply chain, anchored by CNC-precision carpentry and a private fleet of AV equipment, staging rigs, and print-install capability. Distribution combines direct sales (website intake, phone consultation at 1-800-358-4335) with a documented network of 15+ partner venues across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and the Hamptons that generate referral flow.

Revenue is generated through professional-services fees: project-based quotes for equipment rental, labor, fabrication/build work, printing, design, and production management. The customer base includes Amazon, jetBlue, HBO, TikTok, McKinsey, DAZN, Gymshark, Squishmallows, Magnolia Bakery, plus universities (Long Island University, Hofstra, Columbia, Adelphi, NJIT, NYIT) and nonprofits (St. Jude, American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity). The leadership team comprises co-founders Will Bruner (CEO) and Ed Jacobs (Chairman), with Dan Frohman as Creative Director, Allison Adise as Executive Producer, Joe Vetri as Production Manager, and Dylan Radcliffe as Marketing Director. The company is founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional ownership.

Name

National Event Connection

Legal name

National Event Connection

Website

https://nationaleventconnection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Event Connection is a privately held, full-service event production company founded in 1989, serving corporate, collegiate, festival, and personal-celebration clients across the New York metro and surrounding states with in-house AV, fabrication, printing, and design capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Association Conferences (MPAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Audio visual production
• Event fabrication
• Experiential marketing activations
• Corporate event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bohemia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Event Production Services: Full-service event production including audiovisual, staging, rigging, entertainment, gaming, casino tables, lounge furniture, decor and drape for corporate events, collegiate events, festivals, and celebrations. Revenue is generated through service fees for equipment rental, labor, and production management.
2. Wholesale Event Services: Comprehensive wholesale services to event planners, production companies, destination management companies, and marketing agencies including equipment rental, talent acquisition, and logistical support.
3. Custom Fabrication: Custom scenic builds, brand activations, pop-up stores, and experiential installations for brand partners and marketing agencies.
4. Large Format Printing: Custom printing services including banners, signage, step and repeats, floor wraps, window wraps, and personalized wrapped furniture.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

National Event Connection is a full-service event production company that plans, designs, and executes corporate events, collegiate events, festivals, and personal celebrations. The company delivers end-to-end production including audio/visual services, custom scenic fabrication, large format printing, staging and rigging, entertainment booking, decor, gaming and inflatables, photo booths, casino tables, lounge furniture, dance floors, and event photography through in-house teams and equipment.

Product overview

National Event Connection (NEC) is a full-service event production and management company headquartered in New York City, founded in 1989. The company operates as a unified service platform rather than a modular software product, offering end-to-end event production capabilities including: Event Management, Audio/Visual Services, Staging & Rigging, Event Fabrication, Large Format Printing (Print It! By NEC), Event Design, Experiential Marketing & Brand Activations, Entertainment Services, Gaming & Fun Rentals (with Arcade Games, Inflatables, and Photo Booths as sub-services), Casino Table Services, Lounge Furniture Rentals, Decor & Drape, Dance Floor Rentals, Event Photography, Wholesale Event Services, and Staffing & Guest Engagement. NEC serves multiple market segments including Corporate Events, Collegiate Events, Festivals & Concerts, and Celebrations (weddings, mitzvahs, sweet 16s). The company also maintains a Partner Venues network across the New York metro area. As a service-based company rather than a software platform, NEC does not offer API access or developer integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Management Services Full-service event planning and coordination including venue selection, budget management, vendor coordination, staffing, and on-site execution for corporate events, festivals, fundraisers, conferences, and private celebrations.
• Audio/Visual Services Professional-grade sound systems, wireless microphones, dynamic lighting, LED video walls, projectors, and experienced technicians for conferences, concerts, weddings, and live events.
• Staging & Rigging Services Modular staging systems and professional rigging for galas, keynote presentations, concerts, fashion runways, and immersive event environments.
• Event Fabrication Custom scenic builds, immersive environments, branded entrance features, pop-up store activations, and interactive displays using expert carpentry, CNC precision, and creative craftsmanship.
• Large Format Printing (Print It! By NEC) In-house custom printing including banners, signage, step and repeats, floor wraps, window wraps, furniture wraps, and personalized branded merchandise, operated under the Print It! By NEC division.
• Event Design Creative design agency services including concept development, layout planning, event flow, 3D visualization, CAD drawings, and branded element design.
• Experiential Marketing & Brand Activations Immersive brand activation campaigns including pop-up stores, product launches, street team tours, and multi-city launches with creative ideation, logistics, staffing, fabrication, and tech.
• Event Entertainment Services Talent acquisition including DJs, MCs, live bands, specialty acts, interactive performers, and entertainment booking and management.
• Gaming & Fun Rentals Interactive gaming experiences including LED claw machines, arcade games, carnival games, mechanical bulls, mini golf, game shows, and VR stations.
• Arcade & Carnival Games Classic arcade and carnival game rentals including claw machines, whack-a-mole, skee ball, dance maniax, basketball games, high striker, and more, many with customization options.
• Inflatables Inflatable entertainment including obstacle courses, slides, jousting arenas, bungee runs, axe throwing, archery, mechanical bull rides, and interactive inflatable games.
• Photo Booth Services Photo booth rentals including open air booths, custom enclosures, roaming booths, 360 orbital booths, vantastic van booths, and green screen options with professional attendants.
• Casino Table Services Professional casino experiences with authentic blackjack, roulette, Texas Hold'em, poker, craps, three card poker, Let It Ride, Pai Gow tables, slot machines, and trained dealers.
• Lounge Furniture Rentals Premium lounge furniture including sofas, chairs, cocktail tables, bars, and banquettes available with custom branded vinyl wraps for corporate events and brand activations.
• Decor & Drape Services Event decoration including pipe and drape, flower and balloon decor, custom event decor, marquee letters, red carpet setups, and hedge walls.
• Dance Floor Rentals Modular dance floors including elegant white floors, checkered patterns, infinity floors, LED-lit options, custom floor wraps, and runway stages.
• Event Photography Services Professional photography services for weddings, corporate events, galas, and celebrations with expert photographers capturing moments with creativity and precision.
• Wholesale Event Services B2B event production support for event planners, production companies, destination management companies, and marketing agencies including equipment rental, talent acquisition, and logistical support.
• Staffing & Guest Engagement Trained event staffing including brand ambassadors, product specialists, emcees, greeters, and photo op hosts for events and brand activations.

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 3 West ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier event venue partner in New York, NY offering event spaces for corporate and social events.
• Lavan New YorkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent venue partner located in Chelsea, Manhattan offering elegant event spaces.
• White Space ChelseaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent venue partner in Manhattan offering unique event spaces for activations and celebrations.
• The Brooklyn BowlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Brooklyn venue combining event space with entertainment for corporate and social events.
• The Garden City HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong Island venue partner offering ballroom and event spaces for weddings and corporate events.
• Cradle of Aviation MuseumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnique event venue partner on Long Island for distinctive celebrations and corporate events.
• Giorgio's Baiting HollowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium event venue in Baiting Hollow, NY for weddings and celebrations.
• The Royalton MansionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElegant mansion venue in Roslyn, NY for upscale events and celebrations.
• Blue Point BreweryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent venue partner in Patchogue, NY for brewery events and festivals.
• Royalton On The GreensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong Island event venue partner in Melville, NY offering golf course event spaces.
• Long Island University - Post CampusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity venue partner in Brookville, NY for campus events and academic ceremonies.
• Long Island University - Brooklyn CampusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity venue partner in Brooklyn for campus events and student activities.
• The Inn at New Hyde ParkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent venue partner in New Hyde Park, NY for celebrations and corporate events.
• Penthouse 45 NYCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManhattan venue partner in Hell's Kitchen offering rooftop event spaces.
• HK HallminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYC event venue partner for corporate and social events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sparks: Sparks is a global experience agency providing event design, production, and brand activations for corporate clients. It is comparable to NEC because both focus on delivering full-service experiential marketing solutions, though Sparks operates at much greater scale across global markets.
• VDA Productions: VDA Productions is a NY-based event production company specializing in AV, staging, lighting, and scenic fabrication for corporate events and brand activations. It is comparable to NEC because both provide integrated event production with in-house fabrication and AV capabilities.
• MKG: MKG is a NYC-based experiential marketing and event agency serving brands with activations, pop-ups, and corporate events. It is comparable to NEC because both serve the same NYC enterprise experiential marketing segment with integrated creative and production services.
• Rafanelli Events: Rafanelli Events is a NYC event management and production company specializing in corporate events, galas, and brand activations. It is comparable to NEC because both deliver comprehensive event production services to enterprise clients in the NY metro area.
• Allied Global Marketing: Allied Global Marketing is an experiential marketing agency producing brand activations, pop-ups, and live events for major consumer brands. It is comparable to NEC because both serve the same brand activation and experiential production market with similar multi-service capabilities.
• Sterling Engagements: Sterling Engagements is a luxury event production company based in NYC serving weddings, galas, corporate events, and brand activations. It is comparable to NEC because both offer high-end full-service event production with custom fabrication and design capabilities in the same NYC market.
• BPCM: BPCM is a NYC-based event management and public relations firm producing corporate events, brand activations, and media-driven experiences. It is comparable to NEC because both serve NYC enterprise clients with full-service event production capabilities.
• PRA (Production Resources Group / PRA Events): PRA is a large full-service event production agency offering AV, staging, and design for corporate events and brand activations nationally. It is comparable to NEC because both deliver end-to-end event production services for enterprise clients, though PRA operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Entourage Events Group: Entourage Events Group is a NYC event management company producing corporate events, fundraisers, and private celebrations. It is comparable to NEC because both serve the same NYC corporate and personal celebration segments with end-to-end event coordination and production services.

Broad incumbents

• George P. Johnson Experience Marketing: GPJ is a large global experiential marketing agency specializing in corporate event programs, brand activations, and trade shows. It is comparable to NEC because both serve the same enterprise experiential category, though GPJ operates at significantly greater scale as part of Project Worldwide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nationaleventconnectionUS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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