Vendors
Here is the link to the preferred vendors through ASU purchasing.
Below are additional ideas, these vendors are not recommended above other vendors available in the area. For a more extensive list of vendors contact the Tourism Offices located in Tempe, Phoenix or Scottsdale.
Caution, when you hire services you are responsible for making sure that the company’s insurance is up to date and complies with ASU requirements. Make sure you/ASU has an updated insurance certificate for any of the vendors on this list before you use them. Check out the following website or call Insurance Services 480-965-7700 for guidance.
Catering
Food
Bakery
Lisa’s Rum Cake
480-304-5077
Essence Bakery
602-296-4958
Honey Moon Sweets
480-517-9520
Nothing Bundt Cakes
480-753-1121
Décor
Balloons
All About Balloons
602-234-3313
ssivertson@cox.net
AZ Fun Services
800-251-3654
Bubbles of Joy
480-966-3133
info@bubblesofjoy.com
Florist
Campus Flowers
480-968-0389
mailto:asucampusflowers@gmail.com
Phoenix Flower Shops
602-840-1200
Flower Rental
Another Frantic Fern
602-304-1070
gigisalay@aol.com
Ice and Ice Sculptures
Arizona Iceman
602-470-1010
Moises@arizonaiceman.com
Lighting
Karma
480-969-3766
jeremy@karmaeventlighing.com
Theme Décor/Props/Rentals
Encore Creative
480-736-2800
Kool Party Rentals
623-434-8822
info@koolpartyrentals.com
Entertainment
Cigar Demonstrations
Fumar Cigars
623-549-4020
events@fumarcigarsinc.com
DJ
Ray the D.J.
480-921-9665
info@raythedj.com
Entertainment Company/Contacts
Applause Productions Entertainment
480-951-8393
Mari@entertainment-arizona.com
ASU Music Department
480-965-3371
Encore Creative
480-736-2800
info@encorecreative.com
Face Painter
Face Painting by Joan
480-363-4119
facepainteraz@gmail.com
Fireworks
Firework Productions
480-948-0090
info@fireworksaz.com
Magician
Corporate Trx
602-788-9400
e-mail: gene@corporatetrx.com
Music
Angelito Agcaoili (Guitarist, classically trained, can play anything)
480-858-0262
angelitoguitar@gmail.com
The Bag Piper
480-460-0907
Charlie Smith Jazz Trio
charjaysmith@yahoo.com
David Ice Harpist
623-846-2406
harpdude@cox.net
Gary Sprague (Guitarist, country)
480-488-8281
gary@thesingingcowboy.com
Ken Willis AirZona Band (SW, variety)
623-465-0089
info@arizona.com
The Mariachis (Mariachis)
Marcos Viveros
602-686-2743
Phoenix Boys Choir
602-264-5328
info@boyschoir.org
Phoenix Scottish Pipe Band
Jeff Anderson
602-274-8081
William Eaton (Electric Harp and Guitar Group, SW)
480-968-1233
willeaton1@aol.com
Native American
Brian Hammill
623-465-4813
Gifts
Promotional Items
Anton Sports
602- 731- 3144
sales@antonsport.com
Artcraft, Inc.
602-482-2685
magic@artcraftinc.net
BC Graphics
Barry Hoffman
480-831-1544
Brown and Bigelow
Lucinda McNeil
602-265-5229
Spartan
Alene Geed
480-820-7676
Williams & Associates
Chip Headman
480-829-9220
Shirts
Anton Sports
Sarah Riggins
480-731-3144
BC Graphics, Inc.
Barry Hoffman
480.831.1544
Gifts/Awards
First Choice Awards & Promotional Products
602-606-2590
firstchoiceawards@cox.net
Arizona Gifts
602-441-5611
info@arizonagifts.com
Trophy Den
480-966-2945
trophyden@trophyden.com
Hotels Close to Tempe Campus
AC Hotel
100 East Rio Salado, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-642-6140
Aloft
951 East Playa Del Norte Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-621-3300
e-mail
Best Western Inn of Tempe
670 North Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-784-2233
info@innoftempe.com
Comfort Suites Tempe
1625 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281
480-446-9500
Courtyard by Marriott Tempe Downtown
601 South Ash Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-966-2800
e-mail
Doubletree by Hilton
2100 South Priest Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85282
480-967-1441
Embassy Suites Tempe
4400 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
480-897-7444
Homewood Suites by Hilton
2104 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
1031 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-966-7202Hyatt Place Phoenix/Mesa
1422 West Bass Pro Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201
480-969-8200
Use “Corporate Code” 40460 to get the ASU rate when booking online.
Moxy
1333 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-968-3451
Residence Inn Tempe
510 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-967-2300
Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West
860 N. Riverview, Mesa, AZ 85201
480-664-1221
Sheraton Phoenix Airport
1600 South 52nd Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-967-6600
Tempe Mission Palms Hotel
60 East Fifth Street, Tempe, Arizona, 85281
480-894-1400
e-mail
Hotels Close to Poly Campus
Arizona Golf Resort
425 S. Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206
480-832-3202
Best Western Legacy Inn and Suites
4470 S. Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
480-457-8181
Country Inn & Suites
6650 E. Superstition Springs Blvd. Mesa, AZ 85206
800-830-5222
Courtyard by Marriott Mesa Gateway
6907 E Ray Road, Mesa, AZ 85212
480-351-7088
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix – Gilbert
1800 South SanTan Village Parkway, Gilbert, AZ, 85295
480-809-4100
Four Points by Sheraton at Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport
6850 E Williams Field Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
480-579-2100
e-mail
Hyatt Place Phoenix/Gilbert
3275 S. Market St, Gilbert, AZ 85297
480-899-5900
La Quinta Inn & Suites Mesa Superstition Springs
6530 E. Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa, AZ 85206
480-654-1970
Photography
Scott Mitchell Photography
480-814-0420
Tim Trumble Photography – Former University Photographer
602-316-3699
Printing - Invitation/Programs/Menu Cards/Signs
Artcraft, Inc.
602-482-2685
mailto:magic@artcraftinc.net
ASU East, Graphic Information Solutions
480-727-1636
print@asu.edu
BC Graphics
Barry Hoffman
480-831-1544
Kelly Paper
480-829-0298
kp.tempe@kellypaper.com
Paper Place
480-941-2858
info@thepaperplaceaz.com
Recreation
Hike/Bike tours, rentals, team building
AOA Adventures
480-945-2881
Horseback Riding
Fort McDowell Adventures – also venue rental
480-816-6465
Cave Creek Outfitters
480-471-4635
info@cavecreekoutfitters.com
Hot Air Ballooning
Hot Air Expeditions
480-502-6999
Horse Racing
Turf Paradise
602-942-1101
tp@turfparadise.net
Paintball
Westworld Paintball Adventures
602.447.8200
Rentals
AV/Lighting
Karma
480-969-3766
jeremy@karmaeventlighing.com
PSAV Presentation Services
602-586-4114
Sound Lighting FX
602-722-0783
mark@soundlightingfx.com
VideoWest
480-222-3180
Bouncers
AZ Bounce Pro
623-236-9591
sales@azbouncepro.com
Jump For Fun
602-283-0235
Costume Rental
Fun Services
480-967-7129
info@azfunparty.com
Mardi Gras Costume Rental
480-948-4030
info@mardigrascostumeshop.com
Equipment Rentals
Bright Rentals (formarly Classic Events)
602-232-9900
e-mail
ProEm
480-507-0999
sales@proem.org
Y-Knot Party & Rentals
480-967-4495
info@yknotparty.com
Game Rental/Jukeboxes/Novelties
Courtesy Coin
623-516-0544
rentgames@courtesycoin.com
Linens
Bright Event Rentals (formally Classic Party Rentals)
602-232-9900
e-mail
Special Event Linens
602-353-8755
Special-Events@Qwestoffice.net
Southwick Linens
480-699-8891
info@southwicklinens.com
Poster Stands/Convention and Trade-show Supplies
Brede Exposition Services
602-275-5900
Exhibit Experts
602-437-3634
National Exposition Services
602-252-2600
natexpoaz@hotmail.com
Southwest Scenic
480-968-5595
Radio/Cell Phone
Creative Communications
602-955-8405
bobb@creativecom.com
Security
ProEm
480-507-0999
sales@proem.org
T.E.A.M.
480-829-8326
Transportation
All Aboard America
480-962-6940
lesleigh@allaboardamerica.com
Busco Inc. dba Arrow Stage Lines
602-446-2868
kim@arrowstagelines.com
Divine Transportation
602-340-0018
wayne@divinecharter.com
Tourism Information
Experience Scottsdale
480-421-1004
Tempe Tourism Office
480-894-8158
Visit Mesa
info@visitmesa.com
480-827-4700
Visit Phoenix
602-245-6500
Venue/Event Locations
Museum/Gardens
Arizona Historical Museum
480-929-9499
ahstempe@azhs.gov
Arizona Science Center
602-716-2000
mcdannelm@azscience.org
Desert Botanical Garden
480-941-1225
specialevents@dbg.org
Eisendrath Center for Water Conservation
480-858-2202
Heard Museum
602-252-8848
Phoenix Zoo
602-237-1341
Taliesin West
480-860-2700
info@franklloydwright.org
Tempe History Museum
480-350-5100
Private Rooms/Private Homes
Hackett House
95 W. 5th St, Tempe, Arizona, 85281
480-326-9055
Rental Manager
Hattan Hall
34 E. 7th St, Tempe, Arizona, 85281
480-858-2300
Monterra’s – Private Rooms and huge Lawn
480-502-0815
events@mcateringaz.com
Rustler’s Rooste
602-431-6474
sales@rustlerrooste.com
Stonebridge Manor – Former Private Homes
480-641-3131
Wrigley Mansion – Former Private Homes
602-955-4079
Southwest, Cowboy, Mexican Theme
Corona Ranch
602-237-3353
info@coronarach.com
Fort McDowell Adventures
480-816-6465
sales@fortmacdoweladventures.com
Rawhide
480-502-5600
info@rawhide.com
Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch
480-984-2194
saguarolakeranch@gmail.com
Sports/Entertainment Theme
Crackerjack
16001 N. Scottsdale Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-998-2800
manager@crackerjax.com
Dave and Buster´s
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-281-8506
Fat Cats
Mesa/Gilbert
4321 E. Baseline Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234
480-498-3325
Jakes Unlimited
1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa AZ 85204
480-500-7935
e-mail: info@jakesunlimited.com
Main Event
8545 S. Emerald Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284
480-753-1200
Stratum Laser Tag
1455 S. Stapley Drive #11, Mesa, AZ 85204
480-405-3250
