Mikhail Fridman Dinner
International Business Event |
Mikhail Fridman and Peter Aven are key members of the Alfa Group Consortium, one of Russia's largest privately owned financial-industrial conglomerates. For a dinner honoring these high-profile billionaires, hosts Dan Yergin and Susan Glasser looked to WME to create an event that had distinct D.C. flare. Hosted on the rooftop of the historic Hay Adams Hotel, guests were treated to breathtaking views of the White House and iconic Washington monuments.
Since 2003, WME has maintained a partnership with the Washington-based BGR Group and assisted in the planning of many such events with domestic and international business leaders.
WME reserved the venue, designed a sophisticated invitation, managed the guest list and RSVPs, developed the menu and coordinated with hotel staff to create an elegant and intimate dining experience.
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Prince Edward Reception
Reception at the Historic Mansfield Room in the United States Capitol |
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Young American’s Challenge joined honorary co-hosts Senators Thad Cochran, Kay Hagan, Mary Landrieu, and Roger Wicker to honor International Chairman Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. The royal reception was held in the historic Mansfield Room in the United States Capitol, an elegant and exclusive space that requires a United States Senate host for event use.
WME was hired to execute every facet of this high-profile event, from managing the pre screened guest list and designing a stylish invitation to coordinating with Senate personnel and all aspects of security.
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Amodei Special Election
Fundraising Campaign |
A special election, set for September 13 of this year, has been called to fill the newly vacant U.S. House of Representatives seat for Nevada’s 2nd district. Former Nevada state senator Mark Amodei will make his first run for United States Congress in this closely watched election.
WME Assists the Candidate and campaign staff with development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan that will enable the campaign to reach its finance goal within the PAC community. Working closely with the Amodei campaign to communicate all event details, produce call sheets, track all financial commitments, make follow up calls and provide general support and coordination including all aspects of scheduling candidate visits to DC.
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The 44th Presidential Inauguration
Celebrity Brunch and Black Tie Dinner |
WME was responsible for the planning, management and execution of two high-profile private corporate events on Inauguration Day. The first was a Creative Coalition Brunch and Open House for 600 people at the historic Homer Building in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the BGR Group and sponsored by Chandon, Moet-Hennessey, Guerlain, BMI and Pepsi, the event was attended by a bevy of celebrities, including Sting, Susan Sarandon, Anne Hathaway, Alan Cummings, Tim Robbins, Josh Lucas, Tim Daly and Matthew Modine.
The second event was the Blue Ball, a black-tie event also hosted at the historic Homer Building. The elegant event included cocktails, dinner and dancing to celebrate the 44th Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama.
WME was responsible for and oversaw everything for these two inaugural events, from working with the vendors and corporate sponsors to the eye-catching invitations, menu, flowers, guest list, secure check-in, tables, photography, and gift bags.
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RGA Annual Meeting
Late Night After-Party |
The trendy and sophisticated Solamar Hotel in San Diego was the setting for this year’s Late Night Party attended by over 330 guests, Governor’s and their staff. Sponsors included ACS/XEROX, Corrections Corp of America, American Beverage Association and Jack Link’s Beef Jerky.
Since 2003, WME has planned and managed the Late Night Party for the annual gathering of Republican Governors and guests.
WME was responsible for evaluating various hotels and event sites and contracting with the Solamar. Working closely with hotel staff WME coordinated with 8 Governors' security details insuring a safe and memorable evening for all guests.
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Maria Bartiromo Book Launch
Book Signing Party |
Maria Bartiromo choose the swanky W Hotel, just steps from the White House, to celebrate her latest book The 10 Laws of Enduring Success. The RSVP list included many in the media including Andrea Mitchell, Nora O’Donnell and Allen Greenspan.
WME booked the location, designed a stylish invitation, managed the RSVP list and worked with hotel staff on setup and room design. WME managed the invitation only event and all guests received a complimentary copy of the book.
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ACON Investments Annual Meeting
Kick-Off Dinner and Business Meetings |
ACON Investments, an international private equity investment firm, looked to WME to plan its annual investor dinner and meetings in Washington, DC. With guests flying in from around the world, special attention to the quality of the hotel and meeting venue was required.
WME secured the historic Madison Hotel for its quality sleeping rooms, spacious meeting rooms and expert on site audio visual team. WME managed dietary requests, vendors, contracts and all logistics for over 75 attendees.
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Pope Benedict XVI’s Papal Mass at Nationals Stadium
Volunteer Coordinators |
WME worked with the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. to register, coordinate and train over 350 volunteers for the historic visit of Pope Benedict to Washington and his mass at Nationals Stadium, which was attended by over 47,000 people.
Given the security surrounding the papal visit, WME had to carefully register 350 volunteers. WME was tasked with drafting flow charts that outlined assignments, times and locations for the volunteers, and WME planned and executed an orientation day to educate volunteers about their responsibilities. On the day of the mass, WME was on site at 4 a.m. to greet the volunteers, assign their jackets and hats identifying them and got to work insuring the safe execution of a memorable day.
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The Legislative Leadership Institute
Working Luncheon, St. Patrick’s Day Party and Private Dinner for Dick Cheney |
WME was hired by BGR Group to plan and execute three different events in three different venues on one day for the Legislative Leadership Institute, which includes high-ranking members of the military and government.
The first event was a luncheon on Capitol Hill for 50 dignitaries at the elegant Bistro Bis at the George Hotel. The second event was a St. Patrick's Day party for 125 people at the Homer Building. The third event was a private dinner for Vice President Dick Cheney at the historic Jefferson Hotel.
WME was responsible for every detail of these events, including choosing the venues, issuing invitations, working with vendors and sponsors, guest relations, menu selection, security access, and more.
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Congressional Fundraiser on Capitol Hill
Honoring Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) with Special Guest Sen. Richard Shelby (AL) |
In his 5th term as a Member of Congress on the powerful Armed Services and Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Rogers knows that the key to a successful re election and a strong presence in Washington, DC is maintaining a targeted and aggressive fundraising program.
Since his first election in 2002, WME has provided Rep. Mike Rogers with political fundraising services within the PAC community in Washington, DC. Utilizing a well maintained list, WME reaches out to his contacts in various industries to solicit support for Rep. Rogers re election campaign account. This successful event also featured Sen. Shelby as a special guest and drew upon several AL based companies.
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Launch of the International Alternative Investment Forum
Invitation Package and Tracking Database of Foreign Embassies and Dignitaries |
This event was hosted by the Alternative Investment Forum to launch an extraordinary new organization, the International Alternative Investment Forum, an information-sharing and relationship-building forum for the world’s largest investors in alternative asset classes.
WME was hired to design, issue and track invitations and develop a comprehensive database of the over 100 foreign embassies based in Washington, D.C., including contact information on ambassadors and economic ministers to be used for mailing invitation packets.
Because of our special relationships, WME was able to quickly develop the database using all necessary diplomatic protocols and language. Using a creative database approach, the invite packet was mailed out on time and followed up with a faxed reminder.
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Republican National Convention
“My South Celebration” |
WME produced this special event at the Republican National Convention in New York City to celebrate southern food, art and music. WME planned, executed and managed this event for 800 people, which featured the Grammy Award-winning artists The Fairfield Four, from “O Brother Where Art Thou.” WME was responsible for selecting the venue, hiring the staff, managing the talent, producing gift bags, corporate sponsors, invitations, security, managing finances, media outreach, and more.
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Republican National Committee
President Bush’s Fundraising Gala |
William Milligan, founder of WME, served as the deputy director for this black tie event for the Republican National Committee. Milligan was responsible for the fundraising and finances of this event, which netted over $23 million. |
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