New York City · New York State · New Jersey · Connecticut
New York City's Longest
Independent & Locally Owned
Destination Management Company.
Empire Force Events has been producing unforgettable corporate events, incentive programs, and unique experiences across the New York City Metropolitan and Tri-State area since 1982. We don't just plan events. We make them happen.
WHAT WE DO
Full-Service Corporate Event Production in NYC & the Tri-State Area.
We are a full-service Destination Management Company (DMC) serving corporate clients, incentive travel buyers, and meeting planners across New York City, New York State, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Whatever It Takes, We Make It Happen.
Experiential Event Design & Production
From concept to execution, we design events that your guests will never forget.
Corporate Team Building
Immersive experiences for groups of any size, custom-designed for your team.
Destination Management
Your partner on the ground in New York, we know this city inside and out.
Entertainment & Celebrity Booking
We bring the talent, the show direction, and the moments that close out an unforgettable night.
Incentive Travel Programs
Corporate incentive programs and group experiences designed to reward and inspire.
City Logistics & Venue Management
NYC Mayor's office street activity permits, NYPD Paid Detail, ferry access, Ellis Island. We handle it all.
THE EMPIRE STORY
Jaclyn Bernstein
President & Owner · Empire Force Events
Jaclyn Bernstein joined this Empire straight out of college. She bought it in 1994. For 30 years she has led Empire as its President and Owner, building it into New York City's most decorated, longest-standing independent DMC.
Raised in Brooklyn, she turned New York grit into a career that earned her five industry Halls of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from ILEA, and a seat on the Board of Directors of NYC Tourism + Conventions.
She has produced every nationally televised September 11th Memorial Event since the first in 2002. Every single one. That's who leads Empire Force Events. That's who shows up for your event.
"Event production is a science in the planning and an art in the execution."
— Jaclyn Bernstein, President & Owner, Empire Force Events
WHY EMPIRE
A Few Reasons the Best Planners in the World Trust Us.
Industry Recognition
5 Halls of Fame · ILEA Lifetime Achievement · Smart Women in Meetings Visionary · NorthStar Best Northeast DMC (Inaugural 2017)
Global Network
Hosts Global Member with connections to 450+ destinations. Preferred DMC at Ellis Island, Hilton NY, Lotte NY Palace & Marriott Marquis.
Industry Leadership
Board of Directors: NYC Tourism + Conventions & NYC Hospitality Alliance. ILEA Founding Member. DMC Coalition Originating Member.
Unmatched Longevity
NYC's & the Tri-State's longest independent, locally owned DMC. One of only 4 top DMCs in the NYC Metro area. Est. 1982. Still here. Still Empire.
BizBash Recognized
Named to BizBash's Top 500 Most Influential Event Professionals, Must-Know Event Pros, and inducted into the BizBash Hall of Fame.
NYC Insiders
Preferred Event Production & DMC of the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island National Monuments. We produce events in places others can't get into.
The Team
Curated by Design. Exceptional by Standard.
The Empire team has worked together for years, some of us for decades. Our most senior team member has been with Empire for over 20 years. That says everything about our commitment to a lasting legacy of fantastic events.
Ready to Work Together?
New York City is our playground.
Let's make it yours.
Contact us to start planning your next corporate event, incentive program, or team building experience in NYC or the New York Tri-State area.
Let's Chat
info@EmpireForce.com | Jaclyn@EmpireForce.com