Sullivan Group

Rock The House

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:21:30 GMT

Rock The House
Start Date: 19-Nov-08 5:00 PM
End Time: 19-Nov-08 9:00 PM
Location: Sullivan-Group, Houston, TX 77401
Speaker:

Event Details:

This invitation is good for you and a guest and is nontransferable.

From Galleria/Medical Center

Take 610 North to 290 West towards Austin

Take the Hollister/Tidwell exit from the Northwest Freeway (290)

Turn left onto Hollister

At the first traffic light, turn right onto South Pinemont Drive

Cross Hempstead Hwy and the train tracks

Sullivan Group office is on the right

From Sugar Land/ Katy/ West Houston

Take 59 North or I-10 to Beltway 8 North

Exit Clay Road and turn right at Clay

Turn left onto South Pinemont Drive

Sullivan Group office is on the left

4545 South Pinemont Drive

Houston, Texas 77041

832-200-1010

Sullivan-Group

4545 South Pinemont Drive

Houston, TX 77401

Texas Lyceum Event Tackles Transportation Infrastructure

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:30:00 GMT

For the fourth consecutive year, Sullivan Group is producing the Texas Lyceum Public Conference. This year, the gathering addresses our state’s transportation infrastructure. Designed to move beyond a traditional panel discussion, this one-day event will actively engage audience members in the establishment of public policy priorities. This is an unprecedented opportunity to interact with policy makers and advocates in an innovative setting.

The Texas Lyceum Public Conference is December 3^rd at Reliant Center. For more information and to register, visit http://www.texaslyceum.org/events_list_con.aspx

21-Oct-08 5:30 PM

Enrich Your Mind and Body at the 2008 Wellness Symposium

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

The 2008 Wellness Symposium addresses two issues at the heart of health concerns in America. Dubbed the Obesity Summit and Worksite Wellness Conference, this year’s Wellness Symposium endeavors to translate knowledge into collaborative action. For the second consecutive year, you’re invited to join Sullivan Group and the Houston Wellness Association for this important event – Thursday and Friday, November 13 and 14, 2008 at Minute Maid Park. For more information, and to register, visit www.houstonwellness.org.

21-Oct-08 5:00 PM

Houston Texans Draft Sullivan Group for Suite Offer

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Experience game day from your own luxury suite, when the Texans take on the Chicago Bears, Sunday, December 28th. The Deluxe Game Day Package includes tickets, t-shirts, pre-game dining, transportation, sideline passes and more – all for up to 22 football fans. The Supreme Game Day Package adds towncar transport, a Texans Practice Bubble luxury “tailgate” experience and plenty additional of V-I-P indulgences.

21-Oct-08 5:00 PM

PR Day 2008 Welcomes Clare Sullivan-Jackson, CSEP

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Sullivan group President and CEO, Clare Sullivan-Jackson, CSEP, will be among more than 20 renowned experts participating in PR Day 2008. Presented by the Houston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, this one-day conference will begin with PR Velocity – a rapid-fire roundtable session where event attendees can enjoy interactive skull-sessions with authorities such as Clare. In addition to spending some quality time with guests, Clare will deliver a 3:00 address – How Strategic Events Help Meet Your PR Goals. Recounting the ongoing success of Lemonade Day, an annual citywide event encouraging youth entrepreneurship, Clare will illustrate the synergistic effect of event planning, PR and advertising.

PR Day 2008 is December 3rd at Houston’s Westin-Oaks Hotel. For more information, visit www.prsahouston.org. To find out more about Lemonade Day, visit www.lemonadeday.org.

21-Oct-08 5:00 PM

Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run Takes To The Streets

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Sullivan Group is proud to do its part for the upcoming Texas Children’s Hospital Kids’ Fun Run,
presented by BKD. This 3K and 1K non-competitive event is the kick-off to the 2009 Chevron Houston Marathon weekend, giving all participants the opportunity to cross the official Marathon finish line. All children ages 5-15 years (K-8), including children with special needs, are invited to participate in the 3K Run or Walk. Children with special needs may also choose to participate in the 1K Adaptive Run or Walk.

Every child is a winner and will receive a Fun Run T-shirt and commemorative medal upon participating.

Entrance to the Kid's Fun Run Expo following the race is free.

The Texas Children’s Hospital Kids’ Fun Run is Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the George R. Brown

Convention Center, beginning at 8:00 a.m. For more information and to register, visit

www.funrun.texaschildrens.org.

21-Oct-08 5:00 PM

Microsoft Partner Event – 10,000 Attendees Play on a Field of Dreams

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:00:00 GMT

For three days in July of 2008, Houston welcomed the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, one of the company’s top three annual global events. As part of this gathering, Sullivan Group was called upon to orchestrate the Microsoft Partner Event – a celebration saluting approximately 10,000 authorized Microsoft distributors and partners, each a vital member of the global Microsoft family.

Chosen for the firm’s proven capabilities, Sullivan Group was charged with event theming and complete turnkey production within Houston’s Minute Maid Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros.

With only about 30 days to plan a world-class event reflective of the Microsoft brand, Sullivan Group sprung into action. The production process began with event-theme formulation. Dubbed Field of Dreams, Microsoft partners were summoned to “get their game on” in an environment centered around sports, as well as games of chance, intellect and talent.

Making the most of Minute Maid Park’s Concourse level, Sullivan Group producers engineered five key fun-and-games areas, housing a host of energized activities. These areas included Xbox® Alley – featuring numerous virtual sports games; a dueling-piano bar; a Sports Pub; the Union Station cinema which screened classic sports-themed movies; and a wildly popular karaoke club with interactive voting for fan favorites. While strolling between these entertainment hubs, attendees could enjoy arcade and carnival-style games, as well as demonstrations by billiards experts, card sharks, fortune tellers, strolling magicians and other entertainers. At the center of it all, the Minute Maid Park floor was home to a number of live bands.

The evening’s crescendo came with the gradual opening of Minute Maid Park’s retractable roof. After much anticipation, the night skies provided the perfect backdrop for an impressive fireworks display, witnessed by attendees who made their way to the Minute Maid Park field level. Ultimately on-time, on-target and on-budget, Field of Dreams proved to be, quite simply, a grand slam.

21-Oct-08 5:00 PM

Houston Destination Management Company (DMC)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Nobody knows Houston better than the DMC experts at Sullivan Group!

If you are challenged with planning an extensive visit for guests traveling to Houston, be sure to contact the Houston destination management experts at Sullivan Group to help you from beginning to end.

Our DMC team will take care of all of your destination management needs so you can focus on your clients and a successful outcome from your visit.

When you are bringing clients and guests to Houston, you want a DMC whose team will pay attention to details and encompass a strong sense of professionalism.

Sullivan Group services for Houston destination management include:

Airport Transfers
Transportation and Accommodations
Site Inspections/Facility Tours
Dine Arounds
Customized Tours of Houston
Arts/Entertainment
Sporting Events
Theme Recommendations
Venue Choices
Off-site Events
Security/MultiLingual Staff
Contingency Planning

From executive meetings of 10 to convention groups of thousands, you can count on the Sullivan Group DMC team to manage the logistics with accuracy, flexibility and attention to detail.

Contact us to learn more about our destination management services and how we may make your next Houston event a success!!

16-Jul-08 3:00 PM

Who Said That?

noemail@sullivan-group.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

BP ATLANTIS CELEBRATION
“My head is so swollen from all of the praise for the party that I'm worried I won't be able to get out the door to go home tonight! Everyone – from the managers to the staff – is so excited and happy about the party. In an early meeting this morning with his management, someone said he was "was still basking in the after glow of Saturday night's party!” The food was fantastically delicious and beautifully presented, the sirens were a major hit, the souvenir photos are being shown around the office, people are talking about everything. Its almost overwhelming to hear it all! All I can say is “thank you” for pushing us outside of the "corporate party mentality" to create a very special evening that I know people will be talking about for a long time to come.”

Bobbie Tompkins, Deepwater SPU, Houston
BP Atlantis Project

IREM Energy Star LUNCHEON
“This is a big personal thanks for the tremendous job your company performed for this year’s Energy Star luncheon. We have had numerous rave comments since then. A lot of people worked very had to make this event happen and they are all to be congratulated, but I put your team at the head of the list. This luncheon has turned into the signature event that IREM has been trying to achieve for many, many years. The tremendous talent, creativity and professionalism your firm provided took this event to a much higher level than I expected.”

Philip M. Schneidau, CPM®, CSM®
President, BMS Management, Inc.

The UP Experience
“This February, we launched a very complicated first-year event called The UP Experience. Sullivan Group was engaged as event planner, thanks to their proven strategic expertise. Their efforts included the coordination of 20 different speakers from all over the world, presenting in front of 550 people, in 20 minute presentations throughout the day. It is rare to find a service provider that consistently exceeds all of your very high expectations. Sullivan Group did just that. Pre-event planning was precise, timely and very interactive, with an incredibly open and professional communication process. Event setup, execution and tear-down were implemented with precision and an amazing “can do” attitude. We have received amazing accolades from our attendees, due in large part to Sullivan Group’s strategic advice, planning and execution. There is no reason to have your own operations staff when Sullivan Group can do it all for you, with outstanding, professional results.”

Sheryl & Ernie Rapp
Founders, The UP Experience

2-May-08 1:00 PM

The UP Experience: Serious Brainpower, 20 Minutes at a time

noemail@sullivan-group.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Co-founder of Apple Computers, Steve Wozniak and
Emmy Award-winning journalist Shara Fryer.

Twenty inspiring speakers, 20 minutes each, one amazing day. In a nutshell, The UP Experience™ – an event where attendees could listen, learn and interact with speakers whose expertise spans from alternative energy to artificial intelligence. Nearly 600 open-minded guests heard from authorities who included Blink and Tipping Point author Malcom Gladwell, Emmy Award-winning journalist Shara Fryer and co-founder of Apple Computers, Steve Wozniak.

Brainchild of Sheryl & Ernie Rapp, The UP Experience took place on February 7th at the Stafford Performing Arts Theatre, a venue chosen for its flexibility, elegance and state-of-the-art capacity to stage such an all-encompassing day. Sullivan Group served as UP Experience planner and coordinator, displaying our knack for managing multi-faceted, fast-paced affairs – not to mention an ability to mesh the personalities of 20 dynamic thinkers, creators and innovators.

Those who took to the stage welcomed conversation and queries during program breaks. Upon returning from breaks, guests were encouraged to change seats, so that new faces in the crowd could meet and benefit from each other’s potentially diverse opinions. All enjoyed catered lunch from Houston’s world-renowned Tony’s, as well as the six-string stylings of YouTube guitar sensation Erik Mongrain. Attendees were even offered access to video archives of the day’s presentations.

All in all, The UP Experience proved to be an enriching success. So much so, in fact, that plans are already underway for UP Experience ‘09. Please join us, and learn more at www.theupexperience.com.

2-May-08 12:00 PM

Green Events Are a Necessary, Natural Evolution

noemail@sullivan-group.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Imagine attending a tradeshow that’s absent of printed brochures, signs and binders. Instead, exhibitor collateral arrives in your e-mail box. You choose to print or review on-screen. At the show, you receive a text message with each day’s symposium schedule. No need for a paper agenda. What were traditionally printed event backdrops are now LED projections, complete with changing information and graphics. Sound like sci-fi? Far from it. Many forward-thinking event planners are already embracing this kind of innovative, eco-friendly approach.

Today virtually every company we know is “going green.” For some firms, calling themselves “environmentally friendly” is mostly – even regrettably – lip service. But for the vast majority, being a good steward of Earth’s resources is tantamount to serious business. It’s a corporate value expected to extend through environmentally conscious orchestration of meetings, tradeshows and galas. For event planners, whether they be internal or outside consultants, “green” is no longer simply a color candidate for table linens.

Paper, Power and the Proper Place
Making our planet an event’s understated center of attention can be a relatively simple, but highly gratifying endeavor. Even if an event isn’t as eco-advanced as the one described earlier, focusing on a few basics – reducing paper, conserving power and choosing the right venue – can make a big difference. Further Earth-friendly measures can take the form of sustainable furniture rental, bio-degradable materials, and lightweight, reusable tension-fabric displays that cut down on packing cardboard and foam. In terms of power, look first for Energy Star- or LEED-rated facilities. Add low-voltage LED and fiber-optic lighting for further event-driven energy conservation.

And remember – if you talk the talk, you should walk the walk. At Sullivan Group, the little paper we use is recycled. Low-voltage lighting is everywhere. We even have a carpooling program in place. By practicing what we preach, “going green” is far more than a thinly veiled pitch to prospects. It’s a way of working , and living, that makes our profession especially rewarding.

2-May-08 12:00 PM

Sullivan Group Collects Trio Of ISES Event Planning Awards

noemail@sullivan-group.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Sullivan Group, a nationally known special-events producer, received three major awards at the ISES (International Special Events Society) Crystal Icon Awards ceremony on July 27, 2008, held at the Omni Houston Hotel.

Sullivan Group garnered the prestigious "Best Corporate Event" Award for "Cameron’s Fantastic 5," a super-hero themed Offshore Technology Conference gathering. The company also received honors for its work with Aggreko North America, earning awards for "Best Entertainment Production" and "Best Event Design/Décor/Floral."

"Being recognized by your peers is especially satisfying,” says Sullivan Group’s CEO, Clare Sullivan Jackson. “These awards are a tribute to our entire team and a clear sign of Sullivan Group’s growing expertise in the production of marketing-oriented corporate events."

Sullivan Group Seizes HBJ's #1 Position

noemail@sullivan-group.com — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Throughout each year, the Houston Business Journal publishes listings of the leading local businesses in a comprehensive array of industrial categories. At year’s end, the business rosters are collected and published as “The Book of Lists.” The March 23, 2007, edition of the HBJ carried a catalog of the “Largest Houston-Based Independent Meeting and Event Planners,” ranked by total number of events planned in 2006. At the top of the list – Sullivan Group. During 2006 we planned and produced more than 300 events from parties and business meetings to incentive events and corporate conferences. Every one was gratifying – and every client appreciated. We are Number One because of the confidence others place in us.

Houston Welcomes Microsoft

noemail@sullivan-group.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

On July 7 through 10, more than 8,000 guests will attend the Microsoft Worldwide Conference in Houston. This event is one of Microsoft’s top three annual global gatherings. It is expected to produce a $10 million economic impact for Houston. Sullivan Group will orchestrate the conference’s off-site events.

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