About Us

The Milan Group was founded in 1997 by Ms. Zola Thurmond, CEO/President, with the initial objective to provide Meeting and Event Planning Support Services to the Southeast Region of the USA. As our client base's needs have grown and become more diversified, so have the service capabilities of The Milan Group to meet this challenge.

We pride ourselves on helping our clients create powerful yet creative events that achieve business results, maximize cost-saving opportunities, and deliver an unforgettable experience for their guests.

We continuously strive to enhance our skills and participate in various industry-related events and workshops.

We are proud of some of our past certifications

U.S. Small Business Administration, 8(a) program.
U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Disadvantaged Business program.
The City of Atlanta, Female Business Enterprise (FBE).
The City of Atlanta, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
The City of Atlanta, African American Business Enterprise (AABE).
Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (MBE).
Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) DeKalb County.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) DeKalb County.
General Services Administration (GSA).
FastTrac Growth – Small Business Development Council’s.

MGI is prepared and excited about assisting you with your next meeting, event, or fundraiser.

Why? Because we love what we do!

Testimonials

“Thank you for helping make our workshops worthwhile and productive. I appreciate your professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to tackle the project under such a short time frame and significant demands without complaint. You definitely exceeded my expectations.”

-Betty Winter, Project Manager - Environmental Protection Agency

"You have proven that you work hard to maintain good customer service and shown you care deeply about keeping a stellar reputation. It has been a pleasure to be a recipient of how well you take care of your clients."

-Cynthia Seals, Research Assistant, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, CO 80309

"It was lovely working with you. You were organized and provided the logistical information we needed in a timely fashion. It was a pleasure working with professionals."

-Cathy Summers, Director, Events Management, Tennessee State University

"I want to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ for the outstanding service The Milan Group provided to the Community Action for a Renewed Environment Program here at the Environmental Protection Agency in Atlanta, GA. The level of maturity, the ability to take our vision and make training around the Southeast a reality within a very short time was commendable!"

-Annette N. Hill, CARE Program Manager, Region 4, EPA

“Dear Zola, You and your group are wonderful. The service is exceptionally good. Thanks a lot and have a wonderful Holiday Season.”

-Zhimin Zhu, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School

"Thank you for your assistance in the implementation of the first regional symposium of the Technical College System of Georgia Community Outreach Program. You remained steadfast in your support and commitment as the program evolved. The COP Regional Symposium-Savannah benefited greatly from Milan’s first-class touch. We wish you the best in your future endeavors."

-Kim Lee, Director, Georgia GED Testing Program, Technical College System of Georgia

"You have been a significant asset in enhancing our efficiency in travel arrangements for large numbers. For example, recent travelers have written the following: "Logistics and location were perfect" - and "was very coordinated" - and "Fabulous and seamless."

-J. Taylor Harden, PhD, RN, FAAN, Assistant to the Director for Special Populations, National Institute on Aging

Federal Government

National Institutes of Health/National Institutes on Aging

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

State Government

Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Atlanta Technical College

Campaigns

Barnes for Governor Campaign

Thurmond for U.S. Senate 2010

Thurmond for Labor Commissioner Campaign 1998 – 2006

Fundraising

The Oblander Group, Inc.

General Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc., Atlanta 2012 – 132nd Annual Session of the National Baptist Convention, USA Inc.

Corporations

Atlanta Franchise Development Corporation

The Coca-Cola Company, Inc.

Georgia Power Company

Non-profit Organizations

Mrs. Billye Aaron and the Board of Directors of the The APEX Museum

Communities-In-Schools, Inc.

Georgia Legislative Black Caucus

Grady Health Systems

Hepatitis Foundation of America, Inc.

American Cancer Society (Southeast Division)

Georgia Minority Development Council, Inc. (GMSDC)

Metro Atlanta Chamber

Atlanta 2012 National Baptist Convention