Our team has over 60 years of combined experience in the event space.

 

We love burying ourselves in the details, thrive on the teamwork it takes to get it all done and laugh at ourselves - and each other - while we do it. If you can't laugh and have fun, then it really is just "work".

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JULIE FORD

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Over her career, she has produced events, galas, sponsorship programs and trade shows for a $3+ billion energy company, an electric utility's Electric Vehicle Auto Show displays, a $70M leading technology company, Crain's Chicago Business magazine, various B2B publications and trade show management companies. With her expertise she has:

• Increased revenue 400% in one year through improved event execution, targeted marketing and sponsorship consultation.

• Lead a B2B trade show, generating $2.5M in revenue

• Simultaneously managed events, sponsorships and trade shows for a client's one event

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KRISTIN BARRY

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Kristin is a pro at not only events & trade shows, but also stage management, entertainment bookings and festival production. And then throw in corporate sponsorship!

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Oh and did we mention she has onsite skillz like no other? You give her one piece of paper with two sentences of “to dos” and the woman is off and running.

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PATTI REED

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Patti is the President of our partner firm, Worldwide Meeting Partners, and is our contract aficionado and virtual event expert.

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She ensures your contracts are air tight and - given the times we're in - can offer the best virtual options based on event size, type and budget.