april 28, 2008 : Sparks Wins ABPM World Class Achievement Award
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Sparks, an award-winning global event marketing and custom retail fixture agency, today announced they have received a World Class Achievement Award for their contributions to the design and outfitting of the 3M Innovation Center, 3M’s Executive Briefing Center, located in St. Paul, MN.
Sparks, along with partners 3M and Convergence, was named in the award in the “Best New or Renovated Center” category at the ABPM ceremony held in Chicago on April 3, 2008.
The 3M Innovation Center has enhanced 3M’s relationship with its customers and has increased understanding of the business goals, which has lead to increased sales and profit growth. The 93,000 square feet facility, which was constructed over a two-year period using more than 100 3M products, offers conference rooms to accommodate as many as 250 people.
“It's an honor to have been given the opportunity to work with 3M and to be trusted to tell their story in a new unconventional way. Creating the World of 3M Innovation was a fantastic experience for all of us at Sparks. We congratulate Candace Mainland, the Innovation Center staff, and all of 3M on winning this prestigious award,” said Dave Piper, Sparks Managing Director, Museums, Attractions, and Experiences.
About ABPM
With Fortune 500 member companies from the U.S. and around the globe, the Association of Briefing Program Managers (ABPM) champions and provides resources for the development of briefing programs and their professionals as strategic resources vital to the success of their organizations. Visit ABPM on the web at http://www.abpm.com
About Sparks
Sparks is an award-winning event marketing and custom retail fixture agency recognized for its strategic planning, thoughtful creative, global execution, program management and performance measurement services. A client roster of leading power brands (adidas, Disney, Merck, JCPenney, Verizon Wireless, Xerox and more) leverage Sparks and its nine global facilities for trade shows, corporate events, custom retail fixtures, themed environments, live experiences and other related services. Discover how Sparks can drive your brand’s performance at www.sparksonline.com and www.sparksretail.com.