Recommended Vendors
This list includes internal departments that provide event services, as well as our recommendations for external vendors. If you need help finding the right supplier, please contact the Office of University Events. If you work with a vendor who is a Northeastern alumni/ae or who does an outstanding job, please tell us!
Audio/Visual Equipment
Campus Media Services- Phone: 617.373.4357, Web: www.help.neu.edu
Mass AV, Billerica, MA.- Phone: 978.670.4031, Web: www.massav.com
Productions, Inc. Lawrence, MA.- Phone: 978.725.8200, Web: http://www.productionsinc.com/
Caterers
Rebecca's Catering- Phone: 617.373.2479, Web: www.rebeccascafe.com/neu
For a complete list of recommended caterers, click here.
*NOTE: If you are considering using a caterer other than Rebecca's, University policies, contracts, and insurance requirements apply. You must have approval from the director of food service and the Business Office. Rebecca's is the only caterer authorized to serve alcohol at approved functions on campus. No other caterer may serve alcohol.
Calligraphy, Certificates and Awards
Rosen Studio- Phone: 617.479.5880, Web: www.jrrosenstudio.com
Décor and Balloons
Party by Design- Phone: 781.848.1665, Web: www.partybydesign.com
Art of the Event- Phone: 781.670.9292, Web: www.artoftheevent.com
Balloon City of Boston- Phone: 617.567.9114, Web: www.ballooncityboston.com
Balloons Over Boston- Phone: 617.367.3667, Web: www.balloonsoverboston.com
Disability Resources and ASL Interpreting Services
Northeastern's Disability Resource Center, Phone: 617.373.2675, TTY ext. 2730, Web: www.drc.neu.edu
Event Supply Rentals
Interstate Rental Company- Phone: 617.522.6200, Web: www.interstaterental.com
Dame Associates- Phone: 617.783.4777, Web: www.dameassoc.com
Flowers, Floral Supply and Plant Rentals
Rebecca's- Phone: 617.373.2479, Web: www.rebeccascafe.com/neu
Lotus Design- Phone: 617.262.7031, Web: www.lotusdesignsflowers.com
Winston Flowers- Phone: 800.457.4901, Web: www.winstonflowers.com
Tropical Celebrations- Phone: 781.659.6838
Gifts and Engraving
Barnes & Noble at Northeastern- Phone: 617.373.2287, Web: www.northeastern.bncollege.com
2CoolPromos- Phone: Jeff Michaleson, 508.351.9700, Web: www.2coolpromos-online.com
AllSports Promotions- Phone: 978.452.1976, Web: www.allsportspromotions.com
Graphic Design
Northeastern University Reprographics- Phone: 617.373.5646
Northeastern Marketing & Communications- Phone: 617-373-5718
Linen Rentals
Chartwells- Phone: 617.373.2479, Web: www.dineoncampus.com/Northeastern
Rentals Unlimited- Phone: 781.341.1600, Web: http://www.rentals-unlimited.net/home/
Table Toppers of Newton, Phone: 617.558.0008, Web: www.ttnewton.com
Mailing Services
Pitney Bowes University Mail Services- Phone: 617.373.2370, Web: www.mailservices.neu.edu
United Stated Postal Service- Phone: 800.ASK.USPS, Web: www.usps.com
Music and Entertainment
Northeastern University Performance Arts Student Organizations- a great resource for a list of student groups available for hire at events. Includes singing and instrumental groups, as well as improv and dance groups.
Northeastern Department of Music, faculty and student performers-- Music Department Events Coordinator, ext. 2671
Music Talent of Boston (booking agency)- Phone: 617.489.4900, Web: www.bostonmusicians.org
Entertainment Specialists- Phone: Mike Amado, 617.723.1115, Web: www.entertainmentspecialists.com
Harpist: The Gilded Harp- Phone: Felice Pomeranz, 978.443.0656, Email: felice@guildedharps.com
Photography
Northeastern University Photographer, Mary Knox Merrill- Phone: 617.373.2006, E-mail: m.merrill@neu.edu
Heratch Photography- Phone: 617.787.9300, Web: http://roadsidephoto.com/
Professional Event Images (PEI)- Phone: John Gilooly, 617.620.0737, Web: www.photoreflect.com/PR3/store.aspx?p=5294
Perspective Photo, Craig Bailey- Phone: (617) 437-7377, E-mail: perspectivephoto@gmail.com
Poster Boards
Chemistry Department- Phone: 617.373.2811, Web: www.chem.neu.edu/web/
Power (outdoor events)
Northeastern Univeristy Electrical Shop- Phone: 617.373.2720, Web: www.northeastern.edu/facilities/electrical.html
See also Audio/Visual Equipment
Printing and copying
NU Reprographics- Phone: 617.373.2766, Web: www.collegiatepress.com/northeastern/
Props and Custom-Building
NU Carpentry Shop- Phone: 617.373.4888, Web: www.northeastern.edu/facilities/carpentry.html
Security
Public Safety Office, Phone: 617.373.2121, Web: www.northeastern.edu/publicsafety/
Signs and Banners
NU Sign Shop- Phone: 617.373.2725, Web: www.northeastern.edu/facilities/sign.html
New England Flag and Banner- Phone: 888.922.1892, Web: www.newenglandflagandbanner.com/
Furniture- Tables, Chairs, etc.
NU Building Services- Phone: 617.373.2757, Web: www.northeastern.edu/facilities/bldservices.html *If necessary, Building Services can outsource your request.
Petersen Party Rental- Phone: 781.729.4000, Web: www.ppcinc.com/
Cort Event Furnishings- Phone: 888.710.2525, Web: http://www.cortevents.com/
Rentals Unlimited- Phone: 781.341.1600, Web: http://www.rentals-unlimited.net/home/
Transportation
NU Transportation Department (for vans, buses and local freight service)
Phone: 617.373.4609, Web: http://www.northeastern.edu/facilities/transportation.html
Boston Coach- Phone: 888.735.5038, Web: www.bostoncoach.com/
Dav El Limousine- 617.887.0800, Web: http://www.davel.com/