What We Have Done For Others

Corporate Entertainment Events
Since 1987, The Charles Group has been helping clients plan and execute meetings—for a select few or thousands—and corporate events—quietly tasteful or spectacular—here and around the world. Whether an event is sponsored by a large, multinational corporation or a professional association with elite and limited membership, our challenge is the same—to create a memorable event that meets and even exceeds the clients’ expectations and brings accolades from their valued invited guests.

• For a select group of 100 guests of Verizon (NYNEX Worldwide), we created an unforgettable seven-day experience at the 1994 winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. From the opening ceremonies, horse-drawn sleds carried guests along torch-lit paths to a sumptuous dinner in a 16th-century Norwegian farmhouse. Interpreters helped bridge language barriers and glowing fireplaces warmed hearts and toes long into the evening.
• For close to 1000 guests of a global insurance company, we chose The Kimmel Center, Philadelphia’s newest and internationally acclaimed performing arts complex, where guests dined on gourmet delicacies and then enjoyed an unforgettable performance by Natalie Cole.
• For a more elite group of guests to be honored by the same client, we brought a group of 400 to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to celebrate the 100th birthday of Salvador Dali—one of the most unusual and imaginative artists of the 20th century. After an elegant reception and dinner, guests were entertained by a performance of String Theory, a highly original collaborative ensemble that combines music, movement and sculptural long-string installations.

Product Launches
Because the launch meeting may make or break a product’s future success, we emphasize the variety and depth we offer clients for this demanding type of corporate event.

• For the launch of a major pharmaceutical product awaiting FDA approval, we went instantly from “on hold” to “book now,” arranging travel, lodging, dining, hospitality and meeting space for 1,000 on short notice.
• For the launch of a new luxury car, we registered thousands of dealers around the world, and participated in a simultaneous video broadcast of the meeting in their regions.
• For the launch of a worldwide fiber optic telephone network, we handled all pre-launch marketing, managed a company-wide database, conducted a series of customized trade shows, and executed numerous other activities to enhance corporate visibility.

Awards And Fundraising Programs
Whether honoring one outstanding individual or bestowing accolades on 100, awards events have value beyond your organization and its members. With a constant eye on our client’s goal—to entertain and impress within the budget—we have brought an extra measure of attention, organization and finesse to awards programs in the public relations, pharmaceutical, fine jewelry, and other industries. If an added goal is to generate income, we are ready to proffer fundraising ideas and handle everything from registration income to sponsorships, from auctions to donations.

International Trade Shows/Events
The logistics and demands of worldwide events—overcoming language and time zone barriers, finding desirable venues in far-flung places, choosing that unique ambiance, arranging international travel and accommodations—represent familiar territory for us. Our international experience includes Canada, Europe and the Far East.