pictured: DNC Media Welcome Party at Citizens Bank Park
Volunteer Appreciation Party, Media Party and Delegate Welcome Party
As part of the Democratic National Convention, The Volunteer Appreciation Party, which took place on
Thursday, July 21st, was planned by J.M. Best Entertainment and ACCESS Philadelphia. The Media Party, which took place on Saturday, July 23rd, was planned by Cashman and Associates and AEC Partners; while the Delegate Welcome Party, which occurred on Sunday, July 24th, was planned by Stockton and Partners along with Perfection Events.
Each of these event planners included a local and diverse- owned firm. “We are proud to partner with these event plan- ners to showcase locally and minority-owned businesses that highlight the rich and diverse nature of Philadelphia and the region,” said Kevin Washo, executive director of the Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee.
ACCESS Philadelphia is a woman-owned event planning and destination management Firm, led by Maria DiBenedetto. J.M. Best Entertainment, Inc. is headed by John M. Best, and spe- cializes in large-scale live television and event production, also producing special events and fundraisers for the LGBT com- munity.
Cashman and Associates, a woman-owned firm based in Philadelphia develops and produces events locally, nationally and internationally. AEC Partners, a minority- and woman- owned event management firm co-founded by Sue Jacquette and Kathryn Roberson in Philadelphia, offers full service event planning that specializes in high-end, large scale events.
Stockton and Partners Meetings and Events, led by Kate Stockton, CMP and Jennie Udell, is a full-service event firm based in Philadelphia that focuses on high profile events. Perfection Events, an African American, woman-owned firm based in Philadelphia, specializes in design, planning and pro- duction of meetings and events locally, nationally and interna- tionally, and is led by Mazda Miles, CMM.
DNC Media
Members of the media were invited to the 2016 DNC Media Party at Citizens Bank Park. They were treated to food and drink from 30 local restaurants and spirits companies along with tasty ball- park fare prepared by ARAMARK.
Upon arrival at the home of the Phillies, media members were wel- comed with fanfare by cheering greeters, red white and blue con- fetti, and appearances by some Philly favorites like Ben Franklin, Rocky, Betsy Ross and, of course, the Phillie Phanatic - all while entering on an extravagant blue carpet.
Once inside the ballpark, guests were greeted with a large LED video wall where their tweets about the event were beamed throughout the night. Local a capella group, Brotherly Love, treat-
ed guests to a rousing rendition of the National Anthem to start off the festivities.
Various area DJs and bands entertained guests as they walked
along the main concourse and through Ashburn Alley while min- gling and sampling some of the best cuisine the city has to offer.
In addition, people could walk the bases, take a behind-the-scenes tour of areas like the Phillies
Clubhouse and dugout, and also get their photo taken with the 2008 World Series trophy. Guests also participated in a group sing-a-long to “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”
70 September October 2016
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100