venue sourcing and contract negotiation

Christi Rich Event Strategy & Design is a Washington, DC-based event planning and production firm serving clients nationally, known for galas, festivals, receptions, and large-scale productions. It provides senior-level event planning and production services, including strategy, logistics, permitting, and design for complex, high-impact experiences. The firm is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and WOSB Certified, and is a brand of Christi Rich LLC.

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accessibility standardsagency coordinationbudget development and financial oversightevent planningevent productionevent strategy and consultationNational Park Service permit strategyon-site management and executionoperational logisticspermit acquisition and regulatory coordinationphased installation and load-out sequencingproduction oversight (AV, lighting, staging)risk managementsite planningsponsor integrationtimeline and run-of-show developmentvendor procurement and management

Founded in 2022, Ferrufino provides executive event leadership for organizations operating in high-trust and regulated environments, supporting leadership gatherings where preparation, discretion, and operational discipline are essential. It manages planning infrastructure and logistical coordination for leadership summits, executive offsites, and advisory meetings, from single events to full executive event calendars. Services are delivered locally throughout Northern Virginia and virtually to clients nationwide, in English and Spanish.

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event planning timelines and logistics planninggovernance-aware event operations in regulated environmentsHIPAA-compliant attendee data managementJoint Travel Regulations (JTR) government travel coordinationrun-of-show development and onsite event coordinationstakeholder and attendee logistics coordinationsupport teams capable of operating in cleared environmentsvendor coordination and management