Special D Events has nearly 30 years of experience supporting foundations and nonprofits in the Detroit area and beyond. Our clients will tell you that we become an extension of their staff, part of the family, and that we always have their best interests at heart. We ensure they gather strategically, ensure they lift up all the voices in their community, keep costs to a minimum and demonstrate return on investment to their stakeholders. But the impact we made before COVID-19 is nothing compared to the impact we must make going forward. Our team has watched the world get comfortable with Zoom meetings and virtual events, and we’re extremely concerned. Yes, we have the expertise to plan virtual meetings, but a decline of face-to-face convenings does not bode well for humanity. We see the learning, the sharing and the change that happens when a diverse group of people are gathered together in the same space for an effectively designed meeting. Without these intimate interactions, we are less likely to really get to know each other, understand each other or have meaningful dialogue. And, now more than ever, that is so important. So, in 2020 we have found ourselves reinvigorated and even more determined to help nonprofits and community organizations make an impact with their events.