Cathy M. Blackburn
Cathy M. Blackburn (President) started Events + seventeen years ago to fulfill a pressing need in the event industry - event marketing and management expertise. Ms. Blackburn's prior experience included six years as Event Manager - Computer Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Shannon M. Cronin
Shannon M. Cronin (Associate) joined Events + in September of 1995. Ms. Cronin's background includes program management of Beacon Management Company and promotional marketing and program management for Standard Parking, Inc. and the World Trade Center in Boston, Installation & Dismantle and Graphic companies.

Events +, Inc. client lists Microsoft Corporation, Rockwell Automation, Hewlett Packard, Intel, SAP, IBM, Cisco Systems and Adobe Systems. Events +, Inc. is dedicated to providing the turnkey management of your event. With over twenty years of event marketing experience, Events + brings a value added perspective to event management. This specialized insight will enable Events + to work with you on all of your projects and exceed all expectations.
Expertise in the Retail, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, Public Sector, Legal, Automotive and Engineering Industry over the past 17 years. We work closely with all show managements, partners and publications across all of these verticals managing conferences, trade shows, and executive events to make the environment and experience for our clients effortless.
For example in the Retailing Industry we have been the event company for Microsoft and its partners which include Hewlett Packard and Intel since 2000 at National Retail Federation Show and Retail Systems Show and other ancillary events throughout the year.
Events + will deliver the quality and breadth of service your program demands.
Upcoming Events
Come talk to us
16-20 October 2011
Gartner Symposium/ITExpo – Orlando, FL
6-8 December 2011
USCIIF 2011 – U.S. – China Internet Industry Forum – Washington, D.C.
16-17 January 2012
NRF 2012 – NYC
26-28 March 2012
Enterprise Connect – Orlando, FL
10-15 June 2012
RSTechED – Orlando, FL
Testimonials
What our customers are saying:
“My only disappointment is that Linkedin only allowed be to choose three attributes that describe Cathy. She is quite amazing. I have hired her at HP and Adobe for many opportunities. She is incredibly thorough, provides great value and clearly a pro in her business. She has the unique ability to not only meet your budget but she is always thinking outside the box on how to get even more for your value. She is incredibly responsive and creative. I would not only recommend her but hire her again!!”
-LaVon Collins| Cisco Systems
“Cathy brings a high level of professionalism to the table alongside a genuinely charming personality. I look forward to doing business with her organization again down the line.”
-Adam Dailey| Ludos Sports

