Doubling the Impact for Meals on Wheels Montgomery County
Here's the deal: You've just crushed Year 1 of a fundraising gala. The client loved it. The guests loved it. The sponsor loved it. Then you get the call for Year 2, and the sponsor has completely changed, from a waste management company to a casino gaming powerhouse. Do you throw out the Nashville theme that worked so well? Or do you get creative?
That's exactly what happened when Meals on Wheels Montgomery County asked us back for their second "A Night in Nashville" fundraiser. Only this time, it wasn't just Nashville anymore. It was Nash-Vegas.
Let's rewind to the first year. Waste Connections sponsored the event, and the brief was straightforward: create a country music fundraising experience that celebrated Nashville's roots while raising critical funds for homebound seniors who couldn't get to a store to prep their own meals.
We went all-in on the classic Nashville vibe:
The result? A packed dance floor, emotional testimonials about the mission, and a client who immediately asked, "Can you come back next year?"
When we got the call for the second year, the energy was still there: but the sponsor had changed. Enter Genesis Gaming, a major player in the casino world. Their brand identity? Vegas. Slot machines. High stakes. Neon lights.
Here's the problem: How do you honor a casino-focused sponsor at a Nashville-themed fundraiser without losing the heart of the event or confusing the guests?
Most companies would've just slapped some poker chips on the tables and called it a day. But that's not how we operate. We saw an opportunity to create something no one had seen before: Nash-Vegas.
The key was creating an experience that made guests feel good about supporting Meals on Wheels while having the time of their lives.
Instead of choosing between Nashville and Vegas, we merged them. We didn't just play country hits or casino classics: we created a cohesive experience that satisfied both the corporate sponsor (Genesis Gaming) and the event's mission.
Here's how we pulled it off:
The client's reaction when they saw it all come together? Blown away.
Let's talk outcomes, because that's what really matters:
But here's the thing that made us proudest: The event didn't just raise money. It created an experience that honored the mission, celebrated the sponsors, and gave guests something they'd never seen before. When you're working with a non-profit that provides over 340,000 meals annually to homebound seniors, you don't just show up and play songs. You become part of the story.
When the sponsor changed, we didn't panic: we innovated. That's the difference between hiring a DJ and hiring Enloe Entertainment.
Events evolve. Sponsors change. Expectations shift. Your entertainment team needs to roll with it — and make it better than the original plan.
This wasn't just a party. It was a fundraiser for seniors who depend on Meals on Wheels. Every decision we made had to balance fun with impact, energy with emotion.
Let's pull back the curtain for a second. Creating a Nash-Vegas experience wasn't just about slapping two themes together. It required:
With the client to understand Genesis Gaming's brand identity
That blended genres without feeling disjointed
With the event designers to ensure our setup matched the décor
During the event to read the room and adjust energy levels
This is what separates a good event from a great one. Anyone can play songs. But can they build an experience that honors the mission, satisfies the sponsor, and gets 650+ guests on the dance floor? That's the Enloe difference.
Whether you're planning a Nashville night, a Nash-Vegas mashup, or something completely different, we're here to bring your vision to life. From corporate galas to non-profit fundraisers, Enloe Entertainment specializes in creating experiences that go beyond the expected.