Howdy, we're Gravel
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Women-Owned Nationwide Corporate Event Planning Agency Based in Chicago
Boutique attention with powerful full-service capabilities.
Corporate Event Planning | Experiential Marketing | Executive Retreats + Incentive Travel | Nationwide Reach
We partner with corporations and agencies to craft experiences that achieve business objectives while creating moments that make people forget to check their phones. As a women-owned event agency based in Chicago with national reach, we produce unforgettable:
Working with Gravel has been a game-changer for Benchmark Analytics.
The Gravel team consistently ensures that each event is a true reflection of the Benchmark brand and values, delivering experiences that feel both seamless and authentically aligned with who we are. They have an impressive ability to anticipate needs before they arise, respond swiftly to evolving circumstances, and thoughtfully curate every touchpoint to uphold our brand standards while creating meaningful value for the internal Benchmark team and our partners at our annual customer conference.
Amy Vracar, Executive Director of Growth Marketing
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Featured Events
Pharmaceutical Advisory Board: Pirate-Themed Meeting in Tampa, FL
An immersive three-day pharmaceutical advisory board meeting in Tampa that blended serious business with Tampa's legendary pirate culture, featuring a rooftop welcome reception, themed room drops, live entertainment, and a finale night aboard the Pirate Water Taxi.
Agency Team Kickoff at the Chicago Athletic Association
A creative agency. A tight timeline. A full day at the Chicago Athletic Association. Gravel produced a sunrise-to-reception kickoff that covered all the bases: Cindy's rooftop, the historic Madison Ballroom, Encore AV, and a Game Room send-off that stuck the landing.
Healthcare Services Company Nashville Retreat
We designed a three-day corporate retreat in Nashville for a fast-growing healthcare services company bringing their whole team together for the first time, featuring stays at 1 Hotel Nashville, team building at Southall Farm & Inn with a scavenger hunt and covered bridge dinner, and a night out at Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge.
Tech Company Summit in Wrigleyville
We orchestrated a three-day national customer summit for Benchmark, managing everything from Hotel Zachary accommodations to office programming, an offsite brewery lunch, a Big Star rooftop customer appreciation party, and an employee celebration at Sluggers—plus multi-day transportation between venues.
Corporate Anniversary Team Celebration in Brooklyn
After Braze's recent acquisition, Gravel brought 400 employees from Manhattan to Strong Rope Brewery in Brooklyn for an anniversary celebration that united the expanded team through interactive games, airbrush tattoos, live music, and craft cocktails with stunning Statue of Liberty views.
Gravel Experiential is where strategic thinking meets creative execution.
Our approach ensures you're never handed off to the B-team after the pitch, you benefit from our totally obsessive attention to detail, and you get solutions custom-crafted for your needs — because your company deserves more than a cookie-cutter event.
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Event Inquiries
Interested in collaborating on your next corporate event? Don't be shy!
We'd love to hear from you and discuss how Gravel Experiential can bring your vision to life.