Business Description
Julzbox is a woman-owned event planning and coordination company based in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, specializing in full-service event management for corporate clients, nonprofit organizations, and private social gatherings. Founded and led by Julie Pozo-Cepeda, Julzbox brings over 25 years of professional event management experience to every engagement, with a track record of delivering high-quality, mission-aligned events for a diverse client base.
Services Offered
Julzbox provides end-to-end event planning and coordination across three primary service lines:
Corporate & Nonprofit Event Management: Julzbox partners with corporations and nonprofit organizations to design and execute impactful events including conferences, executive retreats, galas, fundraisers, award ceremonies, panel discussions, and community engagement events. Services encompass strategic event design, detailed timeline development, vendor sourcing and contract negotiation, budget management and optimization, venue selection, and day-of coordination. Julzbox supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual event formats, ensuring seamless execution regardless of format or scale.
Month-of Coordination: For clients who have handled their own planning but need professional support in the final stretch, Julzbox offers month-of coordination services. This includes a thorough review of all existing vendor contracts and logistics, creation of a comprehensive event-day timeline, coordination of all vendor communications, and on-site management to ensure the event unfolds flawlessly.
Social Gatherings & Private Events: Julzbox produces memorable private celebrations including milestone birthdays, anniversary events, bridal and baby showers, holiday parties, and other social occasions. Each event is tailored to the client's vision, with creative concepts and personalized touches that reflect the guest of honor's personality and style.
Approach & Expertise
Julzbox operates on a three-phase methodology — Discovery & Vision, Design & Planning, and Execution & Perfection — ensuring that every client receives a deeply personalized experience from initial consultation through final execution. The company places particular emphasis on understanding each client's goals, budget parameters, and brand identity before developing a customized event strategy.
Principal Julie Pozo-Cepeda brings institutional-level event management experience, having led events at prominent institutions including Columbia University and Montclair State University, where she managed large-scale conferences, summits, and public-facing programming. This background informs Julzbox's rigorous approach to logistics, stakeholder coordination, and budget stewardship — capabilities that translate directly to high-stakes corporate and nonprofit engagements.
Julzbox has served clients across a range of industries and sectors, including arts and culture organizations, health and wellness nonprofits, and professional services firms. The company maintains a network of trusted, vetted vendors across the greater New York area and is experienced in navigating the unique logistical landscape of New York City events, including permitting, venue regulations, and union labor requirements where applicable.
Commitment to the Community
As a woman-owned small business operating in the New York metropolitan area, Julzbox is committed to supporting local vendors and community-based organizations. The company actively prioritizes partnerships with other small, minority-, and women-owned businesses in its vendor network, reflecting a broader commitment to economic inclusion and community investment.
Julzbox's mission is to transform each client's vision into an extraordinary, lasting experience — delivering unparalleled creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail at every stage of the event lifecycle.
Website: www.julzbox.com
