Better-Prepared Clients.
Smoother Event Delivery.

Ankor Strategies works alongside hotels, wineries and event venues to create an organized planning experience for our shared clients, while respecting the venue’s established policies, processes and areas of expertise.

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Familiarity Creates Efficiency

When our clients are considering or have selected a venue, our goal is to arrive informed. We take the time to understand the property, event spaces, service offerings, menus, policies, timelines and operational requirements so that we can guide the client appropriately from the beginning.

This helps create realistic expectations, clearer communication and a more efficient planning process for the client, venue and event team.

How Ankor Supports Venue Teams

  • Learn the venue’s spaces, capacities and service offerings
    We can recommend the property for events that are an appropriate fit

  • Understand policies and operational requirements
    Expectations are communicated to the client earlier

  • Consolidate client questions and decisions
    Venue teams receive clearer, more organized communication

  • Maintain the event workback schedule and deadlines
    Information, selections and approvals are less likely to be delayed

  • Coordinate outside suppliers
    Vendors receive the correct access, setup and operational information

  • Develop layouts, schedules and guest-flow plans
    Operational concerns can be identified before event day

  • Lead onsite client-side execution
    Venue staff have an experienced planning contact throughout delivery

  • Document event learnings
    Future events at the venue can become increasingly efficient

Before founding Ankor Strategies, I spent years working on the venue side of events. My background includes conference services and banquets, including working as a Meeting Concierge Manager alongside sales, catering, conference services, food and beverage, and onsite operations teams.

That experience gave me a deep appreciation for how many departments must work together to deliver a successful event, and how much smoother the process becomes when everyone receives clear information, realistic timelines and respect for their responsibilities.

At Ankor, we are passionate about building strong relationships with venues and suppliers. Our goal is to arrive informed, work within each venue’s established systems and create a smooth experience for both our clients and the teams bringing their events to life.

Chantelle Froats, Principal and Event Director

Ankor Chantelle Event Director Headshot

Getting to Know Your Venue

Strong venue partnerships begin with a clear understanding of how your space works best. Early in our relationship, we take the time to learn your operations, strengths, and priorities so we can plan thoughtfully, bring forward well-matched opportunities, and create a seamless experience for clients, guests, and your team.

We get to know:

  • Your event spaces, capacities, and ideal event formats

  • Current catering and beverage offerings

  • Rental inclusions and available inventory

  • Accessibility features and guest-flow considerations

  • Loading, parking, and supplier access

  • Noise, timing, décor, and setup policies

  • Preferred and required suppliers

  • Accommodation options and room-block opportunities

  • Seasonal considerations and venue-specific opportunities

  • Planning deadlines and communication preferences

  • The types of bookings and clients you would like to attract

Ankor Venue Partnership Conference Table
Chantelle, Impact Conference Speaker

Events We Support

  • Conferences and business events

  • Signature Events & Fundraisers

  • Corporate celebrations and holiday parties

  • Leadership retreats and executive gatherings

  • Awards & Galas

  • Grand openings and milestone celebrations

How the Relationship Works

Connect

Meet the venue team and tour the property

Plan

Coordinate clear information, decisions, suppliers and deadlines.

Learn

Review current packages, policies and operational requirements.

Deliver

Work alongside the venue team through onsite execution.

Align

Recommend the venue only when it fits the client’s needs.

Improve

Capture learnings that strengthen future events.

Let’s Get to Know Your Space

We welcome the opportunity to tour your venue, meet your team and learn how you prefer to work with outside event planners.