AVOXI CASE STUDY

IMMERSIVE IN-PERSON IDEATION SUMMITS BUILD PRODUCT AND CULTURE FOR FULLY REMOTE TEAMS

CLIENT

AVOXI

LOCATION

Johnson Square | Savannah, GA

CHALLENGE

AVOXI sought a distinctive, walkable city with personality and entertainment options for their summi...

Solution

Expansive Johnson Square: AVOXI's Perfect Downtown Savannah Venue with Modern Amenities and Historic...

Result

The experience drew such positive reviews that AVOXI reached out to Expansive’s Corporate Meetings...

Challenge

Finding the Perfect Blend of Work and Play for AVOXI's Summit

When AVOXI first reached out to Expansive, they had a clear vision for their next summit. They just needed to select their anchor venues and lock down logistical details.

 

They knew that easy, walkable cities with exciting central business districts offering a range of entertainment options worked well for their group, but they also wanted a trip with some personality. They preferred home rentals that allow their teams to take better advantage of down time than if they were distributed in separate rooms across a generic hotel property. Workspace located close to unique restaurants, nightlife, and points of interest facilitated seamless transitions into and out of work time, and they wanted experiences with character.

 

As a distinctive city well known for its charm, quirkiness, and history, Savannah had all the ingredients for a great summit. The AVOXI team was familiar enough with it to know that they wanted to be downtown so they could easily pop out at the end of the day for dinner and downtime. They had already selected activities and restaurants, but they needed a place to work that could accommodate 20-25 people together in one room comfortably as well as broken out into groups of varying sizes as the agenda unfolded.

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Solution

Expansive Johnson Square offered everything AVOXI was looking for

Located right in the heart of downtown at one end of the historical district, this beautiful neoclassical building built in 1911 has been updated to modern standards without sacrificing the personality and architectural details that make it so special. Still the tallest building in Savannah at 15 stories, it towers over the state capitol building next door and provides unmatched 360-degree views of the city and across the river into South Carolina.

AVOXI rented a team suite occupying the entire 13th floor for the week. With a large open space in the center, a boardroom for 30, a private kitchen and bathrooms, and four additional breakout rooms, the space features windows on all sides to maximize the breathtaking views.

"It was a smooth process from the start! The space we used was comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed. The team was incredibly helpful and accommodating to our requests. I look forward to working with Expansive again."


Delaney Cole
Executive Project Coordinator, AVOXI
When they arrived on the first evening, the open space was arranged theater-style for a welcome reception and kickoff presentation. Snacks were provided and a casual, easy dinner was brought in to keep the team fueled. By the next morning, the Expansive team had flipped the central space into a coworking-style layout with a simple breakfast and coffee bar. With their private suite, AVOXI could enjoy being together while still breaking into separate groups without feeling cramped or isolated.

Unlike a cavernous one-size-fits-all hotel ballroom, the space was comfortable and personable. It could be changed up from day to day to give it a personalized feel and meet the team’s needs as they evolved.

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Result

AVOXI’s week-long summit in Savannah delivered a great win

The workspace gave them an inviting home base that fostered camaraderie and trust. They were able to transition easily between the live / work / play segments of their day, and their agenda could unfold organically with distinct work areas able to accommodate different engagement styles on the fly (and with a little help from the onsite Expansive team).

The experience drew such positive reviews that AVOXI reached out to Expansive’s Corporate Meetings & Events team to plan their next ideation summit as well. While they want to replicate the ease and flexibility of their week in Savannah, they’re excited to explore another new city to keep the experience fresh and the team excited to join. With locations in 34 cities across the U.S., Expansive’s concierge team was able to offer three recommendations that fit AVOXI’s criteria, and is helping them plan a memorable itinerary. We look forward to hosting them in Chicago next!

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