One28 Strategic Events

What One28 Strategic Events does

One28 Strategic Events is a privately held boutique event planning firm founded in 2018 and operated by owner Leora Kimmel Greene from the Boston/Needham, Massachusetts area. The firm delivers full-service event planning across three vertical categories: Non-Profit Events (fundraisers, auctions, galas, board meetings), Corporate Events (product launches, holiday parties, new store openings), and Celebratory Events (weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, engagement parties). Its stated service area is the Northeast United States, and the firm operates with a headcount of 1–10 employees.

The firm's service delivery is organized around a two-pillar methodology — Creation (transforming concepts into inventive details) and Strategy (building purpose behind each detail) — implemented through four sub-services: Design, Development, Timeline, and Vendor Management. The technology footprint is intentionally light: the marketing site runs on Squarespace, and client collaboration occurs through the Aisle Planner platform via a dedicated login portal. No proprietary technology, API, or AI capability is referenced.

One28 operates a sales-led, consultation-based go-to-market model. All prospective clients are directed to a "Schedule a Consultation" call to action, after which the owner personally engages to scope projects and quote custom fees. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees for event design, planning, vendor management, and execution. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; no standard rate cards, packages, or tiered offerings are published. The firm has no external funding, no parent company, no acquisitions, no formal partnerships, and no disclosed institutional ownership structure.

Name

One28 Strategic Events

Website

https://one28strategicevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

One28 Strategic Events is a Boston-based boutique event planning firm founded in 2018 by Leora Kimmel Greene, delivering full-service planning for non-profit, corporate, and celebratory events across the Northeast US via an owner-led, consultation-based professional services model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Planning Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Event Planning & Production (HSACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gala Dinners & Fundraising Events (Nonprofit/CSR) (MPAGAHAE), On-Site Event Operations & Day-Of Coordination (HSACAAAK)

Keywords

• Event planning services
• Corporate event management
• Non-profit fundraising events
• Wedding planning services
• Event design and production

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Planning Services: Professional event planning services billed as project-based consulting engagements. Revenue is generated through service fees for event design, planning, vendor management, and execution across corporate, non-profit, and celebratory event categories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

One28 Strategic Events provides full-service strategic event planning and management across three categories: non-profit events (fundraisers, auctions, galas, board meetings), corporate events (product launches, holiday parties, new store openings), and celebratory events (weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, engagement parties, family reunions). Services span the complete guest journey from invitation through exit and include design, development, timeline management, and full vendor management (research, selection, contract negotiation, ongoing management). Engagements are delivered as project-based professional services through a consultation-led sales process.

Product overview

One28 Strategic Events is an event planning company offering a unified service portfolio organized into three event categories (Non-Profit Events, Corporate Events, and Celebratory Events) supported by a core Planning Services methodology. The planning approach is built on two pillars—Creation and Strategy—which encompass Design, Development, Timeline, and Vendor Management as integrated service components rather than standalone modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Non-Profit Events Event planning services for non-profit organizations including fundraisers, auctions, galas, and board meetings, with a focus on meeting fundraising goals and creating meaningful donor experiences.
• Corporate Events Corporate event planning covering product launches, holiday parties, and new store openings, with attention to brand experience and audience engagement.
• Celebratory Events Personal celebration event planning including weddings, bat/bar mitzvahs, engagement parties, and family reunions, focused on creating unique and memorable experiences.
• Planning Services Full-service event planning methodology built on two pillars—Creation (transforming concepts into inventive details and magical moments) and Strategy (building purpose behind every detail)—covering Design, Development, Timeline management, and Vendor Management (research, selection, contract negotiations, ongoing management) for the complete guest journey from invitation to exit.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Preston Bailey: Globally recognized event design brand focused on luxury weddings, social events, and corporate celebrations. Comparable on design-forward, owner-branded positioning in the high-end event space.
• Rafanelli Events: Boston-based, high-end event planning and design firm serving corporate, non-profit, and social clients in New England. Most directly comparable peer because of overlapping geography, similar service mix, and comparable boutique positioning.
• Marcy Blum Associates: Long-established NYC luxury event planner known for high-touch weddings, galas, and corporate events. Comparable as a founder-led, full-service boutique with a strong personal brand and methodology-driven approach.
• David Beahm Experiences: New York–based luxury event design and production firm covering weddings, corporate, and social events. Comparable on bespoke design philosophy, vendor-driven execution, and premium pricing positioning.
• Stefanie Cove & Company: Charleston/NYC luxury event planning firm specializing in weddings and private celebrations. Comparable as a founder-led boutique with a documented planning methodology and high-touch service model.
• Bash Please: Boutique event design and planning studio producing weddings, corporate, and brand events with a strong visual-identity-led approach. Comparable on aesthetic-driven differentiation and small-team boutique model.

Broad incumbents

• The Knot Worldwide: Large-scale wedding marketplace and planning platform with vendor directories, planning tools, and registry services. Comparable as part of the broader wedding/events ecosystem that boutique planners like One28 compete against for consumer attention.

Others

• Aisle Planner: SaaS platform used by One28 as its client portal and planning workflow tool. Comparable as the enabling software layer for boutique event planners, sitting upstream of firms like One28 in the events value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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