CLIENT:

A Fortune 100 international mining and mineral firm.

OBJECTIVE:

To celebrate the summer season and thank employees for their efforts throughout the year.

FORMAT:

A family picnic that included a variety of entertainments - a nod to the scope of interests of the employees and their families. Recreational opportunities were varied. If you didn't want to dance with the disk jockey, you could attend a percussion workshop. If you didn't want to ride on the Seadog (150-passenger speedboat), you could have a balloon poodle made for your wrist. If you didn't want your face painted, you could have your picture taken with your friends. If you didn't want to ride on the ferris wheel, you could enjoy the jugband music workshop. This was old-fashioned, family fun for everyone.

LOCATION:

Chicago's Navy Pier

RESULTS:

New relationships were formed, old relationships were strengthened and employees were re-assured that they worked for a company that appreciated their efforts.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Site and supplier selection and contract negotiations
• Development of copy for invitation
• Pre-event information for attendees
• Entertainment brokerage
• Decoration and presentation
• Food and beverage recommendations
• Planning budget and final cost reconciliation