the week with a film screening in our Franklin Theater for Dazzling Media, showcasing a film based on Geraldine Anne Ferraro,” said Gina DeGiovanni, senior event manager for The Franklin Institute.
She added that she thinks having the DNC in Philadelphia helped to highlight the city and show its versatility and culture. “In light of today’s current social and political climate, I think Philadelphia really shined,” she continued. “Anything that helps bring business into the city will have a positive impact on local businesses, hotels and museums.”
Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute hosted nine events over a four-day span during the Democratic National Convention that included cock- tail receptions for various groups from 200 to 1,200 people, including: Service Employees International Union; Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee; the Michigan Democratic Party; the DNC Philadelphia Host Committee; and Celebrate NJ NOW.
The remaining events were speaking panels and televised pre- sentations for groups such as New Leader’s Council, Progressive Action PAC, and Real Clear Politics. “We closed
One event hosted at the Franklin Institute for the DNC Host Committee, which was sponsored by
Independence Blue Cross, featured a ceremony honoring 19 governors who each received a 3-D printed monuments that were representative of their respective states – replicas of mon- uments from Valley Forge Historical Park. The ceremony began with 14-year-old Bobby Hill, who most recently per- formed for Pope Francis during his visit to Philadelphia, singing God Bless America.
“The ceremony was a moving patriotic tribute that touched on the very heart of what a political convention represents,” said DeGiovanni.
pictured: DNC Philadelphia Host Committee Event at The Franklin Institute
IMS Technology Services
IMS Technology Services supported various meetings and special events throughout the week of the DNC. From political meetings at venues like the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts to social gatherings at the Kimmel Center as well as at 801 Market.
“The technology support industry is competitive by nature,” noted Jason Cataldi, CTS, VP of sales and marketing/event staging for IMS Technology Services. “I was really surprised how many partners band- ed together to lend a hand or supplement each other’s inventory to sat- isfy a request. We felt a sense of community among our contempo- raries, citizens of Philadelphia, and Americans from all across the United States.”
“Hosting the DNC here in Philadelphia was an incredible opportunity to expose the rest of country to all that our city has to offer,” he contin-
ued. “I believe the impact will be a lasting one - not only with the organizations who benefited from the convention - but for our city as a whole. When the spotlight was put on Philly, we stood tall and delivered a performance worthy of a standing ovation.”
pictured: DNC event at The Barnes Foundation Museum; photo courtesy: IMS Technology Services 74 September October 2016
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