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We are a promotional product distributor and proud member of the Advertising Specialty Institute. Promotional products, also known as ad specialties, make up a nearly $22 billion dollar industry and are used by virtually every business in America. Why? Items like mugs, pens and t-shirts are memorable and provide a better cost per impression for advertisers than almost every major marketing effort like TV, magazines and the Internet. We are able to supply your company with every possible promotional product from over 3000 suppliers. With so many ad specialties available there is a huge opportunity for professionals like you to boost ROI and leave a lasting impression with your customers. Our mission is to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional and branded products.

The International Spy Museum (SPY) is an independent nonprofit museum which documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display. The Museum opened in 2002 in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, DC, and relocated to a new, expanded building with all-new exhibitions at L'Enfant Plaza in 2019. Every nation considers intelligence essential to its national security. The Museum lifts the veil of secrecy on the hidden world of intelligence, exploring its successes and failures, challenges, and controversies. The Museum's mission is to create compelling exhibitions and other learning experiences that shed light on the shadow world of espionage and intelligence, educating and challenging each of us to engage critically with the complex world around us. The Museum aims to provide an objective and apolitical forum for exploring important topics such as the impact of secrecy on civil liberties, the changing role of technology in intelligence work, and the challenges of disinformation in a social media environment.

Maui Jim created the concept of experiential gifting and set the standard for the positive effects it can have on the recipients, the tone it can set for a meeting, and the bonding opportunities a gift can provide. In that time, we have perfected our processes while continuing to evolve with new styles and service offerings. Always with genuine ‘Aloha’, our experience is a pleasant one; both for the planners and recipients. Memory-making doesn’t end with the event but continues each time you are enjoying a sport, or raising a glass with friends, Maui Jim is the perfect lifestyle accessory for comfort, eye health, and fashion. We’re here for you and your guests.

At MES Event Group, we specialize in transforming concepts into immersive event environments. From creative design and décor to full-scale production logistics, our team delivers the structure, style, and seamless execution planners need to bring their vision to life. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with a nationwide network, MES Event Group supports corporate planners, agencies, and brands across the U.S. Whether you’re producing a high-energy activation, a corporate summit, or an elegant gala, we act as your behind-the-scenes partner—ensuring every visual and operational detail aligns perfectly with your goals. What We Do Design & Décor: From concept development to custom fabrication, we create cohesive, on-brand visual environments that captivate guests. Event Logistics: We handle the heavy lifting, scheduling, transportation, vendor management, installation, and strike, so you can focus on your client and the creative. Production Support: Our seasoned team integrates with your workflow, offering on-site coordination, technical support, and end-to-end oversight for flawless execution. Nationwide Reach: With experience across major markets, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas, and beyond, we bring local expertise and scalable resources wherever your event takes place. Why Planners Choose Us Collaborative Partnership: We operate as an extension of your team, ensuring communication, responsiveness, and trust at every step. Creative Precision: Our in-house design and production capabilities allow us to deliver custom solutions that match your vision and exceed expectations. Reliability Under Pressure: Tight timelines, large footprints, and complex logistics are our jam, we make the impossible look effortless. One-Stop Support: Décor, build, transport, labor, coordination, we bring it all together seamlessly under one roof. Let’s Build Something Exceptional Whether you need a trusted logistics team to support your event operations, a décor partner to bring visual impact, or full-service production management, MES Event Group is your go-to resource for event success.

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Speaker who blends cybersecurity with mentalism and magic. Testimonials: • “Gary performed as a keynote for a conference I help organize and he was awesome! The audience loved him and his presentation was wonderful. He was also really easy to work with and an amazing professional.” – Alex W. • “In addition to his phenomenal stage performance, Gary was great to work with behind the scenes as we discussed the finer details around planning the event. His show is well-designed and planned to perfection, and he comes ready with everything needed to deliver a high-value performance.” - Jodi S. • “Gary was a keynote speaker at the annual Gateway to Innovation conference in St. Louis. Gary was very easy to work with prior to the conference. He was very responsive on all communication and questions. Gary delivered a great keynote with mind-boggling exercises that engaged the entire audience of 1,500 attendees. The audience participation, exercises, and messaging all worked very well together in delivering an awesome presentation.” - David K. • “Gary recently performed a mentalist act at our company meeting with over 500 people in attendance and had everyone laughing and at the edge of their seat! Fabulous 5 star performance, very creative, highly recommended!” – Jamie B. Speech Summary: Another day, another phish. With the advancement of research in psychological behavior and tools like ChatGPT, it is increasingly difficult for organizations to protect themselves from their weakest link — their employees. What happens when one moves beyond phishing emails to predictive analytics? Find out with acclaimed mentalist Gary S. Chan, a mind-reader who will show you that it's possible to predict human behavior under real-world conditions and influence people to "freely" make the choices you want. This is social engineering on a completely different level. This is . . . Extreme Social Engineering. https://gschan2000.com Learning Objectives: • Increased awareness and appreciation for the breadth and effectiveness of social engineering • Importance of being observant and skeptical Trailer (with audio): https://gschan2000.com/trailer Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBKSgSyvubk Past reviews: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gary+the+Mentalist/@38.6731679,-90.4346444,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x8adf5b5e31f7d53b:0x1abdd10387defa8e!8m2!3d38.6731679!4d-90.4346444!9m1!1b1 Bio: Gary S. Chan is a security mentalist, an intellectual who uses game theory and math to predict and influence people. As a highly sought after speaker, Gary’s unique approach blends cybersecurity with the magic of mentalism to help audiences around the world learn to be more observant of how criminals use predictable human behavior to exploit others for gain. Gary is trained in behavioral profiling, conflict management, negotiation, interrogation, and mediation. He is currently System VP and CISO at a large US-based healthcare system, has architected anti-fraud systems for state agencies, has led the information security teams for a large-cap technology company, and was an evaluator and mentor for cybersecurity start-ups as part of a venture capital fund. He served as President of the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy Alumni Association and Technology Officer for the Greater St. Louis Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds four security certifications and a degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from MIT. Washington University article about Gary: https://commonreader.wustl.edu/how-to-become-a-mentalist/ Insured by Specialty Insurance Agency as a mentalist, emcee, and public speaker while in the US. Proof of insurance available.

Managed Rideshare Solution ™ includes: Event Consultation with you | Setting up Vouchers | Event Coding | Communications to your attendees | Tracking activity | Reporting to you on Issuance and Usage | Auditing Invoices from Ride Share providers | Event and Enterprise reporting | Master-billing to event | Invoicing | Secure payments | compilation of your Sustainability Reporting | inclusion in your Event Spend Management analyses.

Tenfold Style is a comprehensive event design studio. From concept to execution, we are passionate about distinctive design. Collaboating for the best results. We create original concepts and dramatic environments specific to your vision.

The Producer's Lounge is a full-service creative agency specializing in event production, video production, and graphic design. We bring ideas to life with innovative solutions, offering tailored services for corporate events, live shows, and branded experiences. Our video production team crafts engaging content from concept to delivery, while our graphic design experts create striking visuals that captivate audiences. At The Producer's Lounge, creativity meets precision to deliver exceptional results that leave a lasting impact, Creating Unforgettable Experiences!