Event planning services are available in Grand Rapids. These are professionals who help organize and conduct an event, such as a festival, ceremony, competition, party, concert, or convention. This is a job that require much careful planning and foresight, with multiple responsibilities. Some of these include budgeting, selecting dates and alternate dates, selecting and reserving the event location, acquiring permits, and coordinating transportation and parking. Decoration at the event site, entertainment options and arrangment for emergency services can also be additional responsibilities.