the ideas cafe

Elevate Your Engagement

People matter.

By relentlessly pursuing the human connection to your brand, we help amplify the impact of your mission.

We are WHY people

There are those who know how to tell a story.

And then there are those who know why the story needs to be told.

The ideas café is a collective of experienced specialists who will help you inspire, inform and invite people to your story. Your brand. Your mission.

The core 4

WE
**DEVELOP** [clever] content

**we create movement [not just messages]**

WE ENGINEER [actionable] strategy

**we cultivate advocates [not just customers]**

WE **CONJURE**
[fresh] ideas

**we shape imagination [not just information]**

WE MANAGE [exceptional] events

**we inspire unforgettable [not just successful]**

We agree with Henry

“A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.”

-Henry Ford

Together, we are changing the world for good by aligning successful companies and not-for-profit organizations. We leverage the individual strengths of each organization’s brand so that every stakeholder experiences success at an elevated level.

Synergy

It has been at the core of the ideas café since its inception in 1992. This belief, that 'the whole is greater than the sum of its parts' (Aristotle), is most profoundly evident in the founding partners, Paul and Marian Ralph.

"Strategy, creativity, logistics and execution are invaluable expressions of our singular, overarching conviction. **People matter**. It's the driving force behind everything we do."

Experience matters

Event Management is an area of focus within our core offering and is fueled by our passion for creating powerful communications and experiences that connect with people. We specialize in bringing strategic and creative excellence to every project, along with meticulous attention to all components of execution - from logistics and venue selection to travel and hotels; from registration and food & beverage, to staging, decor, AV and virtual event options.

The perfect blend

Developing, refining and executing great ideas requires a special dynamic and chemistry among professionals.

It’s all about assembling the right individuals, each with a specific area of expertise and skill set, yet all sharing a strategic understanding and collective passion.

If you have that, then all you need is good coffee.

We have both.