“Market development is the branch of marketing that’s all about creating a presence and footprint in a new marketplace. Within that context, successful event execution is key. With Ireland Presentations, we get noticed, but blend into a new market like we’ve always been there. They make everything smooth, and their execution is top notch. Ireland Presentations has become a key part of our market development strategy, and in 2008 they will produce all of our worldwide events. They are not an event company. They are a business partner.”

Frank Florence,
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer,
Chordiant Software

"Events and tradeshows are a key component of our marketing strategy.  As such, we need a solid, dedicated team to drive our overall effort and Ireland Presentations is just that team. For over six years, they have continued to provide exceptional service and outstanding results. I can’t ask for much more than that."

David Hultquist, Vice President, Marketing
Dorado Corporation

"I've been working with Joanne Ireland, Ireland Presentations for the past five years and I plan on continuing to do so in the future. She represents an organization that I have complete confidence in to effectively plan and execute my events. The network of contacts/resources she has developed within this industry helps ensure I get the most out of the time, people and money I invest in these activities. Her professionalism and attention to detail has given me the confidence to rely on Joanne to manage all event related activities allowing me the opportunity to stay focused on other business issues."

Frank Kushmerek, Partner Marketing Manager
Sun Microsystems

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for everything you did to make this a wonderful event – again!  We do not know what we would do without you.  It was so comforting to know that such trustworthy and detailed professionals were looking out for us. Your sense of guidance, sense of humor, calm and professional presence and can-do attitude combined with skills and attention to detail are at the top of our many thank-you’s. Your staff and relationships with so many of our clientele were amazingly helpful.  We certainly couldn’t have been as successful (without you).

Julie Merrill & Teri Noble-Grumm –
Financial Women’s Association of San Francisco – 2008 Woman of the Year Co-Chair’s

"Ireland Presentations executed our first ever multi-city seminar series perfectly. They didn't miss a thing, and executed many details I never even thought about."

Adam Frankl, Vice President, Marketing
Ravenflow

"Working with Ireland Presentations allowed us to put on our first-ever, 400+ person symposium with amazing success and overwhelming positive feedback.  We always felt that Joanne and her team were personally invested in our success.  We completely trusted Joanne and her team to take care of the details so we could concentrate on content, keep us on budget, make us look good, and produce a fabulous event.  We enjoyed working with her, we recommend her to everyone, and we'll be using her again."

FWA Symposium Committee
Liz Fisher, Symposium Co-Chair, SpencerStuart
Jessica Lanning, Symposium Co-Chair, Lanning Financial, Inc.

"Outstanding Vino de Mayo!  Elegant, sophisticated, successful, passionate, exciting, fun, see and be seen!  Thank you for your support!"

Craig Yarborough, Associate Dean
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

"I have just one word to describe all the work completed by Ireland Presentations, and that word is "professional".  I can give no higher praise."

Susan M. Loder, Consultant and Former Non-Profit Event Planner
1906 Centennial Committee

"When we decided to sponsor an event where our CFO had been asked to deliver a keynote, and knowing the event attracted the "C-Level" executives (CFO, CEO, CIO, etc.), I immediately thought of Joanne. Her years of experience in working directly with the CEO or VP level at some of the industry's top businesses meant I could count on her to manage the event with complete confidence. True to form, the event was a big success and we had excellent feedback from our partners.   Since this event, I have worked with Joanne and her team at Ireland Presentations on many other programs and events for key Sun partners including PeopleSoft, Siebel and Oracle  - and will continue to use and recommend them."

Judith Novick, Marketing Manager, Global ISV Marketing
Sun Microsystems

"Events are one of our most critical marketing programs supporting business development and sales. Our events are highly anticipated by many of our customers. I wouldn't trust anyone but Ireland Presentations to make sure each one is memorable, productive, and flawlessly executed."

Melinda Mattei, Director, Corporate Marketing
Chordiant

“How to describe Joanne Ireland and Ireland Presentations?  In a word:  irreplaceable!  Professional at all times, Joanne and her team are the glue that holds our annual event together.  From the earliest planning to final execution, Joanne and her team are thoughtful and thorough, careful and conscientious, pleasant and prompt.  Not only do we look forward to continuing our long-standing working relationship on this event, but we have just hired Ireland Presentations to help us with our 50th Anniversary celebration events.”

K. Shelly Porges, Managing Partner
Global Payments Experts LLC
and Former President of Financial Women's Association of San Francisco

"If you want your event to be a resounding success, you can't do better than Ireland Presentations. Joanne will sit down with you and discuss the overall objectives, budget, and themes. Then, she'll constantly amaze you by handling all the details (and I mean all), suggesting innovations that will make your event truly special, and managing to come in on or under budget."

Tanya Candia, President
Candia Communications

Ireland Presentations makes the impossible, possible."

Barry Strauss, Marketing Director
Aggregate Knowledge

“The benefit of working with Joanne is that she literally brings to the table years of experience and skill at handling all types of corporate events.  Whether developing a budget or planning a menu, you will appreciate Joanne’s attention to the minute details, which are an essential element for a function’s success.  Joanne is a “creative thinker” and can quickly resolve any last minute “unforeseen” disasters.  She is also an adept listener and in no time will be able to anticipate your needs.  Best of all, she enjoys her profession and it shows in her enthusiasm as she approaches each new event.  Many thanks for all your good work!”

Mark Hickey, Managing Director of Corporate Services
AirTouch Communications (Currently President, Vodafone)

“We wish to express our sincere and total satisfaction with Joanne Ireland and her staff for providing us with a spectacular event.  Every detail was attended to with enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude.  Without Joanne’s expertise, professionalism and total cooperation of all the event staff, this major event would not have been the smashing success that it was.  We would not hesitate to use, or recommend the services of Ireland Presentations.”

Terry Hansen, Director of Human Resources
Roche Diagnostics/Boehringer Mannheim Corporation

“Undoubtedly Joanne Ireland’s professionalism and attention to detail ensured our success.  Every one at IntelliCorp sincerely appreciated the extra effort and willingness to get the job done.  Working with Joanne was wonderful, and I look forward to working with Ireland Presentations again in the near future.”

Elisa Cooper, Marcom Project Manager
IntelliCorp

"One of the most important events for Human Resources at LSI Logic is the Annual International Human Resources Conference. Planning a conference that addresses the needs of a global organization requires knowledge, experience, energy, and creativity. Joanne Ireland has demonstrated extraordinary skill in each of these traits in successfully planning three consecutive conferences for Human Resources at LSI Logic Corporation."