Throughout our careers, the Gardner/Mills Group, LLC principals have worked with countless businesses and corporations – from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. We have worked internally in various capacities as well as supported companies with marketing communications, cause-related marketing, trade show coordination, business to business strategies, media relations, press conferences, product launches, special events, and more. Our clients know our capacity for creating strategic corporate events that stay on message, target key audiences, keep goals top of mind, and offer a solid return on investment.
ICF InternationalSince 2009, coordinated ICF's 2,500 employee holiday party. At the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, a "flight crew" greeted guests as they entered the museum, where they were dazzled by an array of surprises including a rock band/karaoke stage, an interactive robot, a dancing astronaut and 'Frank Sinatra,' backed by a 17-piece orchestra. At Washington DC's Newseum, coordinated catering and entertainment that included a jazz trio, DJ, and dance band performances on three floors of the museum. In 2013 and 2014, the event was held at the National Museum of Natural History. For 2015, the National Museum of American History provided the backdrop for the annual holiday party with a traveling Dixieland jazz quartet, DJ, and menu featuring cuisines of the U.S. The 2016 event was held in the National Air and Space Museum with DJ, string quartet, astronaut and interactive robot and sushi conveyor belt. The 2017 and 2018 events were held at the National Museum of Natural History with a roaming a capella group, steel drum, DJ, Latin jazz combo, and costumed animals. |
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LexisNexis Authors EventFor nine years, secured venues and organized seated dinners for 300 legal authors at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (Washington, DC), the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and Piedmont Driving Club (Atlanta, GA), the Asian Art Museum (San Francisco, CA), the National Headquarters of the National Daughters of the American Revolution (Washington, DC), the National Geographic Society Headquarters (Washington, DC), the Rainbow Room (New York, NY), the San Diego Air and Space Museum (San Diego, CA), and the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Pavilion of the Two Sisters in New Orleans City Park (New Orleans, LA). For 2011, LexisNexis changed the format of the event to a cocktail reception, which was held at The Exploratorium (San Francisco, CA). |
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Arbitron Inc.For six consecutive years, conceived and organized all aspects of a 3-day annual incentive trip for 100+ guests for this Fortune 100 company headquartered in Maryland.
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L-3 CommunicationsFor this leading supplier of defense and aerospace equipment, GMG provided in-depth venue research and identification to support a high level meeting in Washington DC. |
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Assisted with invitation list development and follow-up, and consulted on logistics and production process for the opening of Google's new Washington DC office, including a VIP reception. |
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Boston Life SciencesSecured venue and coordinated logistics for an intimate event, at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History, for Boston Life Sciences to engage a key group of medical specialists. |
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Young Presidents' Organization (YPO)GMG organized two social evenings for 1,500 international CEOs at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and National Building Museum, respectively. Each event was themed with multiple simultaneous performances from jazz and swing music to the President's Color Guard and U.S. Marine Band. Also provided talent for the Opening Ceremony and consulted on the Spouse Program, expanding the activities offered. |
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Just Enough Anxiety Book PartyOrganized the launch of Dr. Robert Rosen’s newest book for 250 guests at the Signature Theater in Arlington, VA. |