Event & Meeting Planning

Blenheim
Academy of Achievement dinner at Blenheim Palace
Oxfordshire, UK
Google
Opening of Google's Washington, DC office.
Washington, DC
Hillary
Launch of the Center for American Progress.
Washington, DC
LexisNexis
LexisNexis Authors Dinner at the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
San Diego, CA
LexisNexis
Arbitron Inc. kayak trip through the Everglades.
Naples, FL

What we do

Gardner/Mills Group, LLC specializes in handling all conceptual and logistical aspects of events ranging from corporate team building exercises, new product launches, meetings and conferences, holiday parties, community festivals, red carpet openings, benefit concerts, intimate dinners, fundraising galas and more. Clients include Fortune 500 corporations, international non-governmental organizations, start-up non-profits, academic institutions, and private events.

  • Goal setting
  • Theme Development
  • Venue and Vendor Selection
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Materials Development
  • Protocol and Security Considerations
  • Program Development
  • Destination Management
  • Spouse Programs
  • Seating
  • Décor Planning
  • Entertainment Booking and Coordination
  • Staging and Audio/Visual Management
  • Hotel and Travel Arrangements
  • Catering Coordination
  • Photography and Videography Oversight
  • Budget Development
  • Sustainability Considerations
  • Pre- and On-Site Registration
  • Gifts
  • Awards
  • Branding
  • Staffing
  • On-site Management

Our process

We work closely with each client to identify distinct goals for your event, understand your budget, and design and execute a unique and seamless event specifically tailored to your needs. Through many years of organizing events, we maintain a network of seasoned vendors with whom we partner to create exceptional experiences for our clients and their guests.

"The best in their field."

Arbitron, Inc.

Other services

Fundraising & Development

Marketing Communications