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About Us

Gain a trusted advisor to your event marketing team.

Astor Group advisors work seamlessly as an extension of your event marketing team to ensure your exhibit program gives you the best possible results. Tap into our knowledge as your trusted advisors. We collaborate with you to tailor our services to consistently meet your specific goals and offer everything from ready-made displays and accessories to full program management and custom exhibits. Rely on us to support you every step of the way.

Our Team

Meet our experts. Tap into our knowledge. Gain trusted advisors.
Lowell Nickens event marketing team advisor

Lowell Nickens

President

Lowell is a seasoned expert in the trade show industry, with diverse business ownership, and a keen ability to discern valuable vendors. His wealth of expertise ensures a multi-faceted perspective on every aspect of the industry and allows him to tackle seemingly impossible challenges with mastery.

Annie Marks event marketing team advisor

Annie Marks

Vice President + Managing Partner

Annie effortlessly wears many hats, leveraging her extensive knowledge and quick learning abilities. With a background in technology, marketing, and design, and over a decade of experience in trade shows and events, she brings a unique and confident approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Rachel Kemnitz Borthwick event marketing team advisor

Rachel Borthwick

Project Manager

Rachel taps into her strong foundation in training and education to boldly take on new challenges with a positive attitude. Her skills enable her to create engaging exhibits, social media posts, promotional material, and presentations.

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Our Core Values

Integrity

Astor Group upholds trust, respect, and authenticity as its cornerstone. Our steadfast dedication to doing what’s right is evident in every action, word, and decision we make.

Transparency

Count on us to provide a clear explanation of our pricing calculations. We’ll always be the first to inform you if there’s a better option available elsewhere.

Partnership

Our team is passionate about our work and values strong client connections. We are dedicated to delivering stress-free event experiences, so you can focus on what matters.

Communication

With over 40 years in the industry, we have the expertise to anticipate and resolve issues, ultimately saving you money in unexpected areas.

Our Process

Our 3-step process helps you navigate the excitement of trade shows to bring clarity and focus on what truly matters to you.

1. Discovery  
It all starts with a conversation. We take the time to understand you and your business, diving into your goals, challenges, and aspirations.

2. Strategy + Ideation  
Once we understand your needs, we shape a tailored proposal and action plan that suits your specific objectives.

3. Implementation  
The perfect solution aligns with your needs and can be found among a range of off-the-shelf items or a fully custom design, complemented by a variety of services such as program management, skilled labor, on-site supervision, and storage.

Custom Design, Trade Show & Event Services

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