“As two small business owners, we are honored and excited to produce one of the most important events taking place during the 2016 DNC,” said Mazda Miles, President and Chief Event Strategist of Perfection Events. “Together, we will create a memorable experience for the delegates at what is sure to be a historic convention. As proud Philadelphians, we are truly honored to play a role in showcasing our amazing region,” added Kate Stockton, President of Stockton & Partners.

Mazda Miles and Kate Stockton each have more than 20 years’ experience producing and managing high impact events and meetings. Though they operate separate businesses, these powerhouse women entrepreneurs formed a dynamic partnership to offer the DNC Host Committee a unique approach to planning the Delegates Welcome Reception.

Perfection Events and Stockton & Partners have a decade-long track record of successfully producing events jointly, including partnering on the grand opening events for the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority expansion in 2012. It is this spirit of collaboration that helped them win the bid for the DNC Delegates Welcome Reception.

“It is refreshing to see two independent firms, who would appear to be competitors, willingly come together to collaborate on a piece of business.” Stockton said. “And the fact that we’ve done this more than once speaks volumes about how we truly value each others’ talents and experience, and what an important business strategy it is to combine forces to go after an opportunity like this. We have distinguished ourselves, collaboratively and individually, by utilizing this approach to best serve our customers.”

Perfection Events produces a number of large-scale and community-based events, such as the Susquehanna Health Tower unveiling and Art Sanctuary’s Celebration of Black Arts Festival. Miles’ firm has also been selected to produce the first Better Bike Share Partnership Conference in Philadelphia this coming June. Similarly, Stockton & Partners is known for their expertise and creativity in producing high profile events such as Einstein Healthcare Network’s 150th Anniversary kickoff gala, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s Inauguration Celebration, and the Philadelphia Science Festival Carnival.

“When we realized the convention was coming to Philadelphia, we knew we’d have a distinct opportunity to showcase the spirit of our city. Through our partnership, we want to be an example to other business owners and show that sometimes we are more powerful together,” said Miles.

For more information on Perfection Events and Stockton & Partners please visit perfection-events.com and stocktonandpartners.com.

About Perfection Events
Perfection Events is a dynamic company of strategy-driven professionals specializing in designing, planning and producing meetings and events worldwide for corporate, association and non-profit clients across varied industries. They are distinguished by diverse perspective, far-reaching experience, a fierce dedication to results and a proven 20-year history of success. President & Founder, Mazda Miles, is President-Elect of the National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Philadelphia Chapter (NAWBO) and is a sought after expert in the conversation on diversity, inclusion and equity.

About Stockton & Partners
Stockton & Partners Meetings and Events is a full-service event planning, meeting management and destination management company based in Philadelphia, PA. They are known for delivering expertise, superior service, qualified resources, and personal commitment to every project. They have more than 20 years of experience producing savvy, successful events and meetings for corporate and non-profit clients across a wide range of industries.

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“Event Planner of the Year” Jennie Udell & Kate Stockton

The Philadelphia Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announced that Stockton & Partners Meetings and Events, Vice President and event planner Jennie Udell has been named the meeting “Event Planner of the Year”. The award will be given to Ms. Udell at the chapter’s annual awards dinner on May 20. Jennie has been an active member of MPI since joining the industry in 2004 and has served on the MPI board of directors as Director of Sponsorship since 2015.

Ms. Udell is a partner in the event and meeting planning company, Stockton & Partners. S&P is a full-service meeting and event planning firm located in Philadelphia, PA. The firm specializes in high profile events and meetings for corporations, foundations, universities, associations and festivals. Their recent work includes Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) capital campaign celebration and opening for the new Buerger Center, The Philadelphia Science Festival Carnival, Einstein Healthcare Network’s 150th Anniversary Events and alphabroder’s 2015 National Sales Meeting.

The purpose of the Planner Award is to recognize an individual Planner member of the MPI Chapter who represents leadership and excellence in the meeting planning profession along with a commitment to the local community and an exemplary record of customer service. Preference is given to the candidate who is an active participant in the meeting planning industry (not exclusively MPI) and who has contributed to the growth and professionalism of the industry.

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(April 29, 2014) Stockton & Partners, Inc., the Philadelphia region’s most creative communication-based event planning, meeting management, and destination management company, has been commissioned to manage, coordinate and execute the Signature event of the Philadelphia Science Festival, the Philadelphia Science Festival Carnival, on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Stockton & Partners has produced the Science Carnival since its inception in 2011.

“We were brought on for the inaugural year of the (Philadelphia Science Festival) Carnival in 2011. Our dedication, creativity and collaborative approach helped us to secure the partnership every year since. We are so proud to be here for the fourth year in a row!” said Kate Stockton, CMP, President of Stockton & Partners, Inc. The detail-oriented Stockton & Partners, Inc. team will provide all production services for the carnival, including:

Over a three-day period leading up to and including the day of the Carnival, Stockton & Partners, Inc. will manage all sponsorship fulfillment, volunteer management, and exhibitor management.

“(Stockton & Partners) have been instrumental in ensuring that the Science Carnival, the marquee event of the annual celebration, is a huge success!… They have played an incredibly important role in the success and subsequent growth of the Science Carnival and I’m so happy to have them on my team!” said Gerri Trooskin, Philadelphia Science Festival Director.

This year, the Philadelphia Science Festival Carnival has an expected attendance of over 30,000 science-lovers and will feature over 150 vendors; 14 food trucks; and 2 stages of entertainment, The Carnival will span throughout Aviator Park, FreePlay Park, 20th street between Winter and Race Streets, Winter Street between 20^th and 21^st Streets, the outer lanes of the Ben Franklin Parkway between 22^nd and 20^th Streets (see map below).

About the Science Carnival on the Parkway

You’ve never experienced an outdoor carnival like this one! Our carnival features more than 140 exhibitors offering non-stop, family-friendly experiments, interactive activities, games, and a packed line-up of live entertainment. Enjoy liquid nitrogen ice cream, make gak, meet live zoo animals, check out the inner-workings of robots, take a tour of a helicopter, extract DNA from a strawberry, test a “crime scene” for forensic evidence, and so much more!

About the Philadelphia Science Festival

One of the first celebrations of its kind in the country, the Philadelphia Science Festival is a 10-day celebration of science and technology in everyday places – parks, restaurants, bars, libraries and museums. It asks Philadelphians to question the world around them and aims to inspire not only the next generation of scientists and engineers, but also create homegrown citizen scientists. More than 105 partners are working together to produce the Festival, which runs April 18-28, presented by The Dow Chemical Company and organized by The Franklin Institute. To learn more, visit PhilaScienceFestival.org or call 215-448-1128.

About The Franklin Institute

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a renowned and innovative leader in the field of science and technology learning, as well as a dynamic center of activity. Pennsylvania’s most visited museum, it is dedicated to creating a passion for learning about science by offering access to hands-on science education. For more information, visit ww.fi.edu.

Contact:
Lauren Amery
laurennamery@gmail.com
267.294.4620

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Contact:
Lauren Amery
laurennamery@gmail.com
267.294.4620

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Each year the USTCI conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. Small businesses of this caliber enhance the consumer driven stature that United States is renowned for.

Stockton & Partners, Inc. has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by USTCI marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow.

“We are honored to be selected for the United States Excellence Award. This esteemed designation solidifies Stockton & Partners Inc. commitment to business excellence and client success. In addition, we are dedicated to our community and industry; this award definitely helps to set us apart from the competition,” says Kate Stockton, President & CEO, Stockton & Partners, Inc.

As part of the industry research and business surveys, various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the selected companies in each category. This research is part of an exhaustive process that encapsulates a yearlong immersion in the business climate of United States.

About USTCI

The USTCI is a leading authority on researching, evaluating and recognizing companies across a wide spectrum of industries that meet its stringent standards of excellence. It has spearheaded the idea of independent enterprise and entrepreneurial growth allowing businesses of all sizes to be recognized locally and encouraged globally.

Particular emphasis is given to meeting and exceeding industry benchmarks for customer service, product quality and ethical practices. Industry leading standards and practices have been developed and implementation of the same has been pioneered by the dedicated efforts of the business community and commerce leadership.

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Stockton & Partners, Inc. is a full-service event planning, meeting management and destination management company, based in Philadelphia, PA, delivering expertise, superior service, qualified resources, and personal commitment to every project. We’ve cultivated industry expertise through more than 20 years of experience producing savvy, successful events and meetings for corporate and non-profit clients across a wide range of industries.

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The festival features speakers, workshops, activities and exhibitions for people of all ages to come and expand on their understanding or share their love of science. The 2013 festival will begin April 18 with a Kick-Off Party for adults, followed a variety of activities over the next ten days. Read more »

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Under a blue sky dotted with cumulus clouds—well, it is a science festival after all—families could visit more than 150 interactive exhibits, ranging from a look at a robot’s innards, to meeting live animals, to testing a crime scene for forensic evidence. Read more »

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