Matt Rossi

Matt Rossi joined Special D Events in 2017 as the Business Development Manager, focusing on sales and marketing. In addition to this role, Matt also serves as an occasional Event Manager. With over 15 years in the industry in both Detroit and Chicago, he has a focus on vendor and client relations, program management, and transportation. Matt graduated from Michigan State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in History, and minored in Criminal Justice and Sociology.

When Should You Hire an Event Planner? 6 Reasons to Start Early

July 1, 2026

One of the most common questions organizations ask is, “When should we hire an event planner?” The answer is simple: earlier than you think. Whether you’re organizing a conference, annual meeting, product launch, fundraising gala, or customer event, bringing in an experienced event planning company during the earliest planning stages gives you more options, better…

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Corporate Event Planning: Our Favorite Venues in Detroit for High-Impact Events

January 30, 2024

With so many anticipated meetings and events, Detroit needed to up its venue game. In the last couple years, we’ve seen some great venues pop up to accommodate the growing interest in Detroit. Here are just a few of our favorite:

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