Case Study: Marquee Event Solutions achieves zero injuries and avoids equipment damage with AccuWeather For Business SkyGuard Severe Weather Warnings

How Outdoor Venue Operators Beat the Weather – What Your App Won’t Tell You

Marquee Event Solutions, led by Charlie Chicko, operates hundreds of outdoor events each year and faced sudden, dangerous wind gusts during a July 4, 2018 celebration in Thornton, Colorado that threatened attendees, staff and equipment. Needing venue-specific, actionable intelligence beyond consumer weather apps, they partnered with AccuWeather For Business and subscribed to the SkyGuard® Severe Weather Warnings service.

AccuWeather For Business provided SkyGuard warnings and direct access to expert meteorologists, giving Chicko’s teams about a 15‑minute lead time to make PA announcements, enact contingency plans and secure gear—resulting in zero incidents, injuries or fatalities and avoided equipment damage. The AccuWeather For Business SkyGuard service continues to deliver venue‑specific alerts, all‑clear notifications and 24/7 meteorologist support to reduce safety risk and operational downtime.

Marquee Event Solutions

Charlie Chicko

Owner