17th Annual Pineapple Ball

I served as Event Planner, Producer, and Marketing Director for the 17th Annual Pineapple Ball, the Chamber’s flagship fundraising gala. The 2019 event embraced a Roaring 1920s / Great Gatsby theme, transforming the Garden City Hotel into an immersive, theatrical celebration designed to attract a broader audience while maintaining strong sponsorship engagement.

Guests entered through a dramatic step-and-repeat and speakeasy experience before being ushered into the ballroom for choreographed performances, honoree tribute videos, and award presentations seamlessly integrated into the evening’s flow. A “Taste of Garden City” cocktail hour featured curated local restaurant partners, while a 12-piece jazz band and flapper performances sustained energy throughout the night.

I directed the complete creative and marketing strategy, including custom logo development, dance floor and bar branding, journal design and advertising production, social media campaigns, sponsor recognition materials, and silent auction integration. With more than 350 guests in attendance, the 17th Annual Pineapple Ball continued the event’s transformation into a vibrant, modernized, and financially successful signature gala.