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THOUGHTFIRE

Pravina Coombs
www.thoughtfire.co.za

EVENTS WITH PERFECTION and specialised meetings to name a few. thoughtFIRE
is also a public relations consultancy so the team can
What Should You Look for When Choosing an Event manage all marketing and media relations as well as
Management Company? overall project management services. This includes the
� Hire professionals with a proven track record design, print and production of logos, announcements
� Look for a creative and innovative company and media releases, invitations, posters, programmes
� Make sure they understand your budget and needs and other conference and event related material.
� They are equally enthusiastic about your event as “We are fortunate to have a loyal client base” says
you are Coombs, “and this is key to the strong foundation
thoughtFIRE has established itself as one of the we have built with our clients over the years”. The
leading event management companies in South Africa. company’s client base ranges from private individuals to
thoughtFIRE works nationally and internationally associations, NGOs, Government and corporate entities.
and prides itself in its administration, creativity and The number of attendees/delegates hosted ranges
turnaround time. The company is owner-managed by from 10 to over 10 000. Recent clients include African
Pravina Coombs who has had many years of experience Renaissance, SAICA, Businesswomen’s Association, 3rd
in the industry and is dedicated to running all types of International Brics Festival, Durban Film Office, ABSA,
events to perfection. Coombs is supported by a team HBZ, Sita GovTech, SATN International Conference – 4th
of professional staff who all have much energy and Industrial Revolution and Edison Power. The highlight
passion in ensuring that their clients’ expectations are of last year was the Investment Drive to the United
exceeded. High quality client-centred service is at the Kingdom.
heart of the business. The team at thoughtFIRE spends every day organising
Over the last 29 years, thoughtFIRE has managed events. Consequently, they have great knowledge
hundreds of events with skill and enthusiasm, including of the meticulous logistics required when planning
conferences, banquets, seminars, exhibitions, live events, an event and their attention to detail is impeccable.
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