Business Details
45 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Audiovisual Event Solutions
AVVR Inc. has been a trusted leader in the audiovisual industry since 1981, delivering expert solutions for live, virtual, and hybrid events. Our family-owned business combines over four decades of experience with a commitment to personalized service, ensuring seamless execution for conferences, galas, and corporate gatherings. Headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, we serve clients nationwide with state-of-the-art equipment and a team of skilled professionals dedicated to exceeding expectations.From technical direction to lighting design, our comprehensive services cater to events of all sizes, blending innovation with reliability. Recognized for exceptional customer care, we prioritize understanding client needs to create unforgettable experiences. With affiliations that underscore our industry standing, AVVR Inc. remains focused on advancing AV technology while maintaining the personalized touch that defines our legacy.
Services
Audiovisual Management
Technical Services
Equipment Rental
Event Production
Lighting and Staging
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in corporate audiovisual services.
- Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized customer service.
- We provide nationwide audiovisual support for events of all sizes.
- Our skilled team ensures flawless execution of technical services.
- We specialize in live, virtual, and hybrid event production.
What people say
Service is terrific
Treat us like rock stars
Customer-focused
Flawless work
Expertise and talent
Services
Audiovisual Management
Our audiovisual management service ensures seamless event execution by coordinating technical elements, equipment, and staffing. With 40+ years of experience, we handle logistics from initial design to on-site support, guaranteeing flawless presentations for conferences and corporate events. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that integrate lighting, sound, and visual technology.
Technical Services
Technical services include live audio mixing, video switching, and lighting design for events of all sizes. Our certified technicians provide on-site expertise to operate complex systems, ensuring high-quality production. From setup to breakdown, we offer staffed support or equipment-only rentals, adapting to client needs with flexibility and precision.
Equipment Rental
We offer state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment rentals including projectors, microphones, and confidence monitors. Our inventory supports events ranging from small meetings to large conferences, featuring cutting-edge technology like 16,000-lumen projectors. Clients receive reliable gear backed by technical guidance for optimal performance and ease of use.
Event Production
Event production services transform spaces into immersive environments through strategic lighting, staging, and multimedia integration. Our team collaborates with clients to create atmospheres that align with event goals, leveraging decades of experience in corporate and nonprofit sectors. Comprehensive planning ensures every detail enhances audience engagement and brand messaging.
Lighting and Staging
Lighting and staging rentals elevate event aesthetics with professional-grade equipment and design expertise. We provide customizable solutions for ambiance, visibility, and spatial organization, using energy-efficient LED systems and modular staging. Our team ensures safe, code-compliant installations that meet venue requirements while delivering visually striking results for any occasion.
People
Michael Lundeen
President
Michael Lundeen leads AVVR Inc. with decades of industry experience, ensuring top-tier audiovisual solutions for corporate events nationwide. His leadership emphasizes innovation and client satisfaction.
Mike Halsrud
Sales
Mike Halsrud specializes in connecting clients with tailored AV solutions, leveraging his technical expertise to address event-specific challenges and deliver exceptional results.
Carlyle Kramer
Vice President
Carlyle Kramer oversees operations with a focus on precision, managing large-scale events and maintaining AVVR's reputation for flawless execution across hundreds of annual productions.
Dave Kartak
Vice President of Operations
Dave Kartak ensures operational excellence, coordinating technical teams and logistics to maintain AVVR's standards of reliability and innovation in every event.
Tom Anderson
Sales
Tom Anderson provides client-focused sales support, translating technical capabilities into practical solutions that enhance event outcomes for corporate and nonprofit clients.
Questions
What services does AVVR Inc. offer?
We provide audiovisual management, equipment rental, technical staffing, event production, and lighting/staging solutions for corporate and nonprofit events nationwide.
Do you serve locations outside Minneapolis?
Yes, AVVR Inc. offers audiovisual support throughout the United States for events of all sizes and formats.
How experienced is your team?
Our team has over 40 years of combined experience in event production, with certified technicians and project managers specializing in AV solutions.
Can you handle large-scale events?
Yes, we routinely manage conferences with 700-1,400 attendees and hundreds of presenters, including complex technical requirements and breakout sessions.
What equipment is available?
We offer projectors (up to 16,000 lumens), microphones, confidence monitors, lighting systems, and staging equipment for rent.
Do you provide emergency support?
Yes, we offer 24-hour emergency AV assistance for urgent technical needs during events.
Reviews (4)
Tuesday Manthei
Aug 21, 2021
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We LOVE AVVR. I work for a nonprofit, and we hired AVVR to help us with our virtual student programs and fundraising events. They do virtual and in-person events. They are the most customer-focused production company weve worked with. Other companies weve worked with were difficult, didnt truly care about our mission, or were just not capable of fulfilling our needs. AVVR had everything we needed, and more.
Mark Reed
Dec 15, 2019
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The best AV company I have ever used. Their Techs and Management are the best and most accommodating group that I ever worked with in my 34 year career in AV.
Jaime Medina
Jan 21, 2017
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Reasonable rental rates and great staff and service. Even though I only rent their equipment once a year, they always seem to remember me which shows how personable the staff is.
Steven U.
Sep 27, 2016
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Great deals and really professional people who know exactly what you will need. They are very prompt and haven't missed any deadlines yet I highly recommend them for corporate meetings and training sessions!
