Since 2001, IEP has produced many events for the VFW, to include the past four annual conventions. In August of 2009, in addition to President Obama speaking to the members, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-AZ), Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA), Chairman of the House VA Committee, were recognized during the convention for their support of veterans and military personnel.

In August of 2008, in addition to President George Bush, four top-tier presidential candidates also took the stage: Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama, and John McCain, plus former Sen. Fred Thompson.

"Approximately 10,000 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary delegates represented the 2.3 million-member organization at the annual convention to approve new national priorities to guide the organization as it lobbies Congress on issues important to the nation’s 24 million veterans, her two million service members, and their families."

Protocol responsibilities for a sitting President always creates major production challenges. When you add four more candidates that are seeking that same office, each with their own "camps", production issues are heavy. From the Secret Service to the White Communications Office, as a production vendor you need to know what you are doing.

Experience. Our experience with Presidential events dates back to the Carter Administration and every President since that time. During this period, we have been involved with hundreds of events that have included the President and many Heads of State and Cabinet Secretaries. IEP is an approved WHCA (White House Communications Agency) preferred production vendor.