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TriMet's $300M Shortfall: Managed Events as a Workforce Multiplier

Amidst budget cuts and staff reductions, EventBuilder extends your Microsoft Teams investment to deliver critical public engagement.

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certified security

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certified women-owned

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Built around TriMet's reality

TriMet is navigating a severe budget crisis, facing a $300M shortfall and 56% operational cost increases, which has led to a 13% staff reduction. This creates an acute need for solutions that act as a workforce multiplier, especially for critical communications and public engagement.

Your reliance on the Microsoft IT ecosystem, including Microsoft Teams, means new solutions must integrate seamlessly without adding 'non-essential' software. EventBuilder enhances your existing Teams environment, transforming it into an enterprise-grade event platform for secure, compliant public and internal events.

As TriMet retires legacy systems like the Type 1 MAX Trains after nearly 40 years, the focus is on modern, efficient solutions. We provide human-led event services that ensure professional execution, data control, and enterprise security, freeing your depleted teams to focus on content and community impact.

Tailored to TriMet's key stakeholders

Executive Director, Public Access & Innovation

John Gardner

Maintain Public Engagement & Innovation with Streamlined Events

The challenge

Mr. Gardner is tasked with ensuring TriMet's public access and innovation initiatives continue to thrive despite significant budget cuts and reduced staff, requiring efficient and reliable event platforms for critical community engagement.

How we help

EventBuilder's Strategy & Demand and Production & Live Event services provide full-lifecycle support for public-facing events, ensuring professional execution and consistent public access.

Proof: We support about 500 sessions per month for Microsoft Enterprise Support Digital.

Discover how we empower public access initiatives →

CIO

Ethan Benatan

Secure & Optimize Your Microsoft Teams Investment for Enterprise Events

The challenge

Mr. Benatan must ensure new event solutions meet stringent security and compliance requirements within TriMet's Microsoft IT ecosystem, maximizing ROI of existing Teams licenses without new 'non-essential' software procurement.

How we help

EventBuilder's Registration & Compliance and Production & Live Event services extend Microsoft Teams, operating within your trusted Microsoft IT ecosystem with ISO 27001/27701 certification.

Proof: We delivered secure large-scale town halls inside a restricted GCC High tenant with zero hiccups.

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Purchasing Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain Management Dept.

Efficient & Compliant Procurement: Managed Event Services for TriMet

The challenge

Amidst TriMet's $300M budget shortfall and 56% operational cost increases, procuring essential services requires identifying qualified suppliers that align with diversity initiatives and streamline the process.

How we help

EventBuilder's service-led model provides comprehensive event management as an operational expense, optimizing your existing Microsoft licenses and avoiding new software procurement.

Proof: Our women-owned diversity certifications (WBENC, OMWBE, WOSB, SBA) unlock procurement paths.

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Senior Contracts Equity Administrator

Alfonso "Poncho" Romero

Fulfill TriMet's Equity Goals with Certified Diverse Suppliers

The challenge

Mr. Romero is focused on identifying and engaging with certified diverse suppliers to meet TriMet's equity and inclusion goals, which is particularly important for essential services amidst current budget constraints.

How we help

As a WBENC, OMWBE, WOSB, and SBA certified women-owned business, EventBuilder offers a direct path to fulfilling TriMet's supplier diversity requirements.

Proof: Our women-owned diversity certifications (WBENC, OMWBE, WOSB, SBA) unlock procurement paths.

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Trusted by Microsoft and Regulated Enterprises

We deliver human-led event services, backed by software engineered for complex registration, data control, and enterprise security.

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We have been using EventBuilder for our partner events and have great success with the platform. The EventBuilder team is very responsive with excellent customer service.

— Mike Iem, Senior Program Manager, IoT Marketing and Partner Events, Microsoft

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I truly cannot say it enough, you and the team at EventBuilder have been just absolutely incredible to work with.

— Nicole Porter, Global Programs Engagement Leader, Microsoft

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EventBuilder was one of the organizations that was more forward thinking than the other options we were considering. Not only did they integrate with Microsoft products, as we are a Microsoft shop, but the platform allowed for a very streamlined process to create and manage events.

— Alice Liang, CEO, SolarTech

Our Core Capabilities

EventBuilder extends your Microsoft Teams investment with human-led services and enterprise-grade features.

Security & Compliance

ISO 27001/27701 certified security posture and tenant-aware data handling within your Microsoft environment.

Reporting & Analytics

KPI-based dashboards, ROI tracking, and custom data exports for your CRM and BI stack.

Production & Support

Full-lifecycle event production, live moderation, and 24/5 support for virtual, hybrid, and on-site events.

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