How Colorado Event Vendors Become Trusted Partners

Part 3 of a 4-Part June Series: Stronger Together

Building strong teams doesn’t happen overnight. Colorado event vendors become trusted partners through the small chances we give each other—the first conversation, the first collaboration, the first opportunity to prove reliability.

Think about your own go-to list: every vendor who’s now on your speed dial started as someone you didn’t know yet. Over time, the leap of faith to work together turned strangers into allies.

That’s why it matters to give new vendors a chance—because one day, they could be the partner who shows up early, saves the day, and makes your job easier.

Here’s the truth: every single one of your ride-or-die vendor friends was a stranger once.

And somehow, an introduction was made, a spark happened and you built something great together.

Let’s not forget those moments. Instead, let’s keep the gate open so others can come in too.

Real Relationships First. Wins Second.

Desiree Kelly, owner of The Makery Cake Co., knows that sometimes the smartest move isn’t about an immediate booking—it’s about staying present with the community of Colorado event professionals who ultimately send business your way.

At the 2023 symposium, she donated hot chocolate bombs with glass mugs for attendees. It wasn’t a guaranteed return, but it was memorable: a darling and delicious takeaway that kept her brand top of mind. For those in the room who didn’t know her yet, it was the perfect introduction—something thoughtful, creative, and unmistakably her—without needing to roll in a giant cake.

“I knew that when the words ‘I’m thinking about putting on a symposium’ came out of Dawn’s mouth, she was going to need a lot of help to make it a success. And I also knew, without a doubt, that it would be a success—because Dawn is such a beacon of forward thinking. You just sign up, do your part, and support the industry to make it stronger.”
—Desiree Kelly, Owner, The Makery Cake Co.

The ROI from moments like that doesn’t always show up overnight. However, by showing up, investing in relationships, and making people feel cared for, trust builds. And that trust eventually turns into referrals, collaborations, and new opportunities.

This is how Colorado event vendors grow: one honest partnership at a time.

The Little Moments That Give New Vendors a Chance

You don’t need to overhaul your team. But maybe you can make space. Could someone:

• Cover a last-minute tech need?

• Drop in with background music for a micro-wedding?

• Provide a custom dessert display for a VIP suite?

These are small roles. Yet they build big trust.

And when you do invite someone in, loop your existing team in too.

Share the name. Share the intro. Let them see who’s in the room.

You’re not breaking your circle. You’re widening it.

Build With Intention—and Room for New Partners

The best event vendor teams in Colorado aren’t formed overnight. Instead, they grow through:

• Shared opportunities

• Open communication

• Mutual respect

That newer vendor you met last week?

They might be your go-to next year. Or the missing piece your team didn’t even know it needed.

Financial wins are great and in the end, they usually come from human wins.

Let’s make room, be kind and keep building what’s next—together.

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Up Next: Stronger Together Part 4

Next week we’ll wrap up the Stronger Together series with “Know the Plan, Respect the Process”—a real look at how event vendors build trust through communication, systems, and showing up prepared.