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Bringing a 90-Year Legacy to Life

When Crain Construction, one of Nashville’s most respected general contractors, set out to celebrate their 90-year anniversary, they wanted an event that truly reflected their history.

As Crain’s strategic marketing partner, Green Apple Strategy played a pivotal role in crafting and executing this memorable event. Together, we designed a celebration that not only honored Crain’s rich history but also showcased their commitment to innovation and excellence within the Nashville community.

– Event Planning –

Capturing 90 Years of Excellence in a Single Night

To commemorate this milestone, Crain envisioned a celebration that would bring together employees, clients, partners, and industry peers. The event was held at the Prancing Horse of Nashville Ferrari Dealership, a recent Crain project, providing the perfect backdrop to showcase their work and celebrate their achievements. The dealership’s stunning atmosphere perfectly embodied the innovation and quality Crain has delivered throughout its history.

Green Apple worked closely with Crain leadership and dealership management to conceptualize the event, ensuring it was a seamless reflection of the company’s history and values. Our team took charge of the detailed logistics, handling everything from guest invitations to vendor coordination. We managed A/V needs, catering, bartenders, rentals, lighting, entertainment, décor, and valet services, choosing vendors that mirrored Crain’s deep ties to the Nashville community.

The result was a flawless evening that brought 90 years of success to life in a way that resonated deeply with Crain’s employees, partners, and guests.

– Brand Storytelling –

Honoring Crain’s Legacy and Looking to the Future

In addition to planning the event, Green Apple Strategy developed a comprehensive storytelling approach to celebrate Crain’s culture and vision. A key part of the event was a highlight video and slideshow that encapsulated Crain’s legacy and showcased the company’s strategic goals for the next decade.

To create a meaningful narrative, we interviewed three generations of the Rankin family, who have led Crain Construction for decades, along with two of Crain’s longtime clients. This personal touch provided guests with a deeper understanding of Crain’s history, values, and commitment to excellence. The slideshow that accompanied the video featured images of Crain’s most iconic projects from the past 90 years.

These storytelling elements were more than just entertainment for the evening—they became valuable assets that Crain could leverage across digital and social media platforms after the event, further enhancing their brand presence and reinforcing their leadership in the construction industry.

– Results –

A Celebration to Remember

The 90th-anniversary celebration brought together over 165 of Crain’s employees, clients, and industry partners—each of whom played a role in the company’s journey. The evening was a testament to Crain’s leadership, impact, and bright future.

Most importantly, Crain Construction’s leadership was thrilled with the outcome. The event exceeded expectations, allowing Crain to fully enjoy the night without worrying about the details. They trusted Green Apple to manage every aspect of the event, so they didn’t have to worry about a single detail and could enjoy celebrating with colleagues and friends.

Client Testimonial

“Our 90th-anniversary celebration was a wonderful event. Honestly, I do not know of anything that could have made it any better. To say Green Apple did a great job is very much an understatement.” — Mark Rankin, Vice President at Crain Construction

– Creative –

What We Did

Event Planning and Management, Brand Design, Messaging Strategy, Video Scripting & Production, Marketing Collateral Design, PR, Email Marketing, Social Media

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