About

Our Company

Ann Plans saves clients time and stress by managing everything from the initial planning through execution on the big day – and we handle all the countless details in between.

Let Ann Plans loose on a client appreciation event for 100 in Saint Paul, a conference for 700 across the country, or a festival for 10,000, and watch your event go from pretty good to WOW!

If you think organizations with big budgets are the only ones who can host fabulous events, think again. Whether your organization and its budget are large or small, Ann Plans will work with you to create an event that has really big results.

Our biggest fans include Dodge Nature Center, the Dragon Festival, Minnesota Book Awards, Modern Press, Nokomis East Neighborhood Association, and Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria. We would love to add you to this list.

Ann Nelson

Ann Nelson is the president of Ann Plans, which she founded in 2007. For over 20 years, Ann has used her passion for planning to help organizations succeed and create amazing experiences for their key stakeholders.

Prior to launching Ann Plans, Ann was a key team member of a number of organizations such as the International Special Olympics, Children’s Home Society & Family Services, and Kitchen Window’s Cooking School and Event Center. Ann’s background in fundraising brings a bottom-line mentality to your event while her connections in the culinary field ensure your food and beverage needs are met deliciously, tastefully, and within your budget.

Ann is an active member of the Independent Planners Network, Rotary Club of Saint Paul, BNI Executive Connections chapter, and Women in Networking. She has earned her Certificate of Festival and Event Management (CFM) through the University of Minnesota’s Tourism Center.