Terms & Conditions
If we want you to pay the event expenses directly, what is SDE’s standard markup as a third-party event planning contract?
What is 10%
How much will you charge us if we want to pay by wire transfer?
What is $20 per transfer
I need a very large room block but I don’t want to use the Marriott Ren Cen, even though I know it has the most guest rooms. What hotel in Detroit has the second most guest rooms?
What are the MGM Grand Casino or Hollywood Casino (Greektown) currently. MGM has 401, and and Hollywood has 400
What is 7 (currently)
Let’s meet at your Detroit office. What’s the complete address?
What is 1420 Washington Blvd., Suite 301 Detroit, MI 48226
To cancel the onsite management portion of my SDE contract, how much will I be charged?
What is 75% of the onsite management fee
If you charge us for mileage, how much do you charge per mile?
What is .70 per mile
My attendees like to use mass transit. How much does your People Mover cost for one ride?
What is $1.00 to ride
How many years have you been in business now?
What is 33 years
Other than Carol, which employee has been with SDE the longest?
Who is Lindsay
What is 20% (per term 1)
If I need you to bring cash on site, how far in advance do you need to know (how much time does your Ops Team need to process the request)?
What is 48 hours
I heard you have a dozen museums in the city of Detroit. Can you give me five examples?
What are:
DIA, Charles H. Wright, MOCAD, Michigan Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, Motown, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Pewabic Pottery, Heidelberg Project, Ford Piquette, Underground Railroad Living Museum
You say you are woman-owned. What organization certified you?
What is WBENC
Which of your team members live in Detroit?
Who are Allie, Ev, and Grace
I forgot what it said in your contract terms and conditions for - How many days’ notice do I have to give in writing if I want to cancel my contract with SDE?
What is 30 days
One of the reasons we hired SDE vs. an independent planner is because your agency carries professional liability insurance. What is the dollar limit for that coverage?
What is 1 million dollars
I haven’t decided if we want to offer transportation from the airport yet. How many miles is the airport from Huntington Place?
What is 20 miles (approximately, based on fastest route)
It looks like you have a lot of free resources on your website. Can you give me three examples?
What are (at least 3 of these) https://www.specialdevents.com/free-resources/
What states outside of Michigan have you held events in over the last 12 months?
What is New York, Tennessee, Wisconsin
I forgot what it said in your contract terms and conditions - I need to postpone my event. How long can I postpone before you consider it a cancelation?
What is 12 months
I see your payment terms are Net 30. How much extra will we be charged if we are late?
What is 2.5%
I’m excited about the new JW Marriott on the riverfront. What year is it expected to open?
What is Spring 2027
What is 2006
I know you have an office on Washington in Detroit. What are the cross streets?
What are Washington between Grand River and Clifford