About Arnett & Associates

Arnett & Associates provides itself on connecting businesses and educational institutions to people in the speaking market. Pasty Arnett, Founder and President, has thirty years of experience in public relations and marketing, which provide her with extensive knowlege in both areas. Arnett & Associates has as its background years of hiring speakers, workshop leaders, and experts for business meetings, international conferences, and executive retreats. Arnett knows firsthand that the success of events depends largly on the speaker. She also knows that the burden of  that succes lies with the person hiring the speaker. Throughout her career, her focus has been on providing exceptional speakers.

Patsy Arnett began providing professional speakers in the Richmond area in 1997. That effort grew into Arnett & Associates, a speakers' bureau, which now provides businesses, professional organizations, meeting planners and the community with speakers who are engaging, captivating and entertaining.

"We are full service international speakers bureau and one-stop shop for and speaker from anywhere anytime," Arnett says. Her motto is: "We pride ourselves on what we provide our clients. Our goal always is to exceed their expectations."

 
What People Are Saying About Arnett & Associates' Speakers

"Your presentation at the NGS Friday night banquest was FABULOUS!"
    - Becky Olson, Owner, KeepsakeFamilyTree.com by Olsongraphics

"A compelling combination of craftsmanship, humor and insight, and…it ranks among the very best in the nation."
    - Gary Kebbel, Director, AOL News

"The reviews are coming in fast and furious this morning and everyone loved you! Really, you made our celebration truly special and I can't thank you enough. Your table tour last night put the cherry on top of a great evening." 
    - Laurel M. Hayward, Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship, University of Richmond

"Your message was compelling and your delivery was moving! Our members clearly enjoyed your talk. One member called me shortly after the lunch to tell me that you were quite possibly the best speaker ever to address our club. I agree!"
    - Scot P. McRoberts, Executive Director, Virginia Council of CEOs

"A thoroughly delightful addition to the program… a great change of pace, and completely engaging. Polished, informative and great fun." 
    - Bob Smith, Convention Chairman, Minnesota Libertarian Party

"Quite a change from most conferences." 
    - Alfred C. Weaver, Founding Director, Internet Technology Innovation Center

"You held the audience in the palm of your hand the entire evening. As a PR professional, you really made me look good to my client!" 
    -PR Professional Richmond, VA

"I want to tell you again how much we enjoyed your presentation. The service you provide...is of immeasurable value to us all and I admire the devotion you obviously give to your profession..." 
    - Dianne E. Conwell, President G.P.W.C.

"What can I possibly say? Only-BRAVO! A job well done! You have certainly served 'above and beyond' the call of duty…in several of our events during the recent season. Thank you for being such an important part of our success again this year." 
    - Deborah Cassidy, CLP, Special Events County of Henrico

"Presentations are flexible in drawing all types of listeners…a sense of humor, good timing, pacing, and ability to handle questions, but above all created a compelling story." 
    - James L. Kammert, Past President, Colonial Area Republican Men's Association

"You proved to be the highlight of the evening. It was just the right balance of entertainment and information for the event." 
    - Mark R. Warner, Virginia Governor

"I again want to thank you for your performance at the White House Reunion this past November. Staff are still talking about the Saturday evening performance." - Joni Stevens, Chief Concierge Colonial Williamsburg Company

"You are a superb one-man gang. Voice and mannerisms are right on. I would love to see your other programs."
    - General Hal Stearns, PhD Lewis and Clark Scholar

"...everyone thought that you did a very good job of linking situations that were faced in colonial times with those that our business is approaching. It was really fascinating to draw parallels between problems John Rolfe experienced - no precious metals, inferior tobacco  and his determination in creating solutions, very insightful!"     - Greg Williams, President CCA Financial

"You were a huge success and really added to the program." 
    - Catherine Negaard, University of Richmond

"[You] were one of the best gambles I've ever taken! You were a thoroughly delightful addition to the program...a great change of pace, and completely engaging. ...Our party chair...told me this morning that your appearance makes him think that we should ALWAYS have a historical character on the program. I agree." 
    - Bob Smith, Convention Chairman, Minnesota Libertarian Party

"In thirteen years of presenting the Master Docent Series workshops we have never had a program as highly attended or as well received as your program last Friday! You plunged the audience into the excitement of developing plans for Lewis and Clark's journey through the Louisiana Purchase." 
    - Elizabeth Scott Shatto, Frederick Historic Sites Consortium

"...a flood of good memories of the extraordinary Welcome Reception at which you entertained and which has been rightly dubbed the best in history by Red Crossers from across the country." 
    - Phyllis De Maurizi, Red Cross National Convention Chairperson

"Your involvement in developing our Tuesday evening dinner program is very much appreciated, and your performance was excellent. We hope you enjoyed your time with our finance and technology executives. I am sure our group will enjoy recalling General Lee's Staff Meeting for many years to come." 
    - Mike Fournie, Anheuser-Busch Companies

"I was struck by the fact that you could have heard a pin drop during your entire session. I have never seen that group so attentive. I also noticed that...nobody got up to leave before you were done. My sincere appreciation to you. You made to the success of our conference. I hope I will have another opportunity to work with your organization in the future." 
    - Mike Huffman, Conference Organizer, Missouri Natural Resources Conference 2004

"You were entertaining, informative and a superb story teller. Thank you for providing a special personal touch!"
    - Michelle Carpenter, VIT Conference Coordinator

"A fantastic turnout for his talks. His delivery was entertaining and unique. Guests found him very entertaining and interesting." 
    - Celebrity Cruises

"...a new way to provide a spark." 
    - Motivation Strategies magazine

"a dynamic, engaging presenter with insightful material. His use of humor and wit to deliver relevant information is truly refreshing." 
    - Michelle Mercurio, International Association of Business Communicators, Richmond Chapter

"Thanks again for your participation in our Awards Dinner last night. You were a huge hit! You really had that crowd captivated! It's been pleasure working with you and Patsy. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance down the road." 
    - Laura Baliles, Council for America's First Freedom

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