Mary O'Connor & Company

	Mary O'Connor & Company is proud to provide convention, meeting and event management for a variety of corporations, a few of which, are shown below.
	2002 World Seed Congress: The firm managed the international World Seed Congress 2002, a six day event which returned to the U.S. after a 17 year hiatus. We put our minds together to create a unique welcoming event for this international delegation of 1,500 while carrying out the congress theme, "All Rows Lead to Chicago." The firm's responsibilities included site inspection; development of pr materials; development of the official website and database management; registration; international banking; housing; tradeshow; exhibits; spouse tours; all meals; coordination of decor, food and entertainment for all scheduled events; on-site management; and coordination for pre- and post-conference tours and in-conjunction with events.
	Starbucks Coffee Company: The firm first managed the Starbucks Leadership Conference five years ago when the event included 250 participants. In 2001, the convention hosted over 1,300 participants from four different countries, requiring translation services and two hotel/meeting facilities. The firm's responsibilities include development of the official registration website and database management; registration; housing; tradeshow; exhibits; all meals; coordination of decor, food and entertainment for all scheduled events; on-site management; and in-conjunction with events.
	Noble & Associates: As an agency fluent in food, Noble & Associates is a leader in creating smart, relevant and compelling ideas that move their client's brands forward. One of those creative ideas is the annual Color Party, held to entertain clients and prospective clients during the National Restaurant Association Show. Mary O'Connor & Company has enjoyed conducting event management for the pink, red, orange, and white themed events by weaving the color theme into every detail from the featured restaurant to the flavor of vodka served.
	Sara Lee Foodservice Division: The firm is providing all pre-event registration including online registration and database management for two of the division's national sales meetings. In addition to these services we are also providing on-site management and logistics as well as coordination of events at all off-site venues.