Explore Our History

Honoring where we’ve been - and the experiences that shaped who we are today.

Explore Our History

Honoring where we’ve been - and the experiences that shaped who we are today.

This is Our Year

of Celebration!

This year marks a major milestone in our journey as a company - 35 years in business! We’re celebrating this achievement in meaningful ways that reflect who we are, what we value, and the community we are proud to be part of.

  • VOLUNTEERING: Our team is dedicating 35 hours of service to support important causes within our local community.

  • INVESTING: We are making strategic investments in workforce development, with a focus on expanding opportunities for minority professionals.

  • REFLECTING & LOOKING AHEAD: We have unveiled our new 35th Anniversary logo, which will be featured throughout the year as we celebrate our history and look forward to an exciting future.

Making Magic

Happen Since 1991

We’ve been helping brands shine for more than three decades - and we’re just getting started. What began as a vision to build a full-service exposition and event management company has grown into a trusted nationwide partner for exhibits, events, and experiences. Our passion for creativity, collaboration, and service continues to drive everything we do today.

Proudly celebrating over 35 years of innovation, partnership, and excellence.

Where It All Began

A family legacy of creativity, leadership, and service

Ray McFarland had a dream to build the best full-service exposition and event management firm in America – one supported by a diverse, hard-working team that reflected the spirit of a United Nations Convention. In 1991, that dream became reality with the creation of 21st Century Expo Group, Inc. (21st CEG).

From the beginning, Ray’s vision centered on excellence, integrity, and opportunity – principles that continue to guide the company today. What started as a small, determined organization has grown into a trusted nationwide partner, designing and delivering exhibits, events, and experiences that empower people and organizations to connect, learn, and grow.

Today, 21st Century Expo Group proudly operates as a second-generation, family-owned business under the leadership of Iman McFarland, daughter of the founder, who serves as CEO and primary shareholder.

We are the only African American and women-owned General Services Contractor certified by both NMSDC and WBENC in the event industry. 21st Century Expo Group continues to lead with creativity, reliability, and exceptional service – bringing people together through the power of design and collaboration.

Award-Winning Talent at Your Service

Over the years, our team has earned a reputation for excellence. Some of our awards include:

Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Unsung Heroes Award

NAACP Exhibitors Award

Maryland/District of Columbia Supplier Development Council Supplier of the Year

National Minority Supplier Development Council Supplier of the Year Award

Our Select Clients

We’re proud to support some of the nation’s most respected brands through multi-show programs and long-term partnerships.

Decades of experience,

one goal: your success

Decades of experience, one goal: your success

Mission Statement

We design and deliver exhibits, events, and experiences that empower people and organizations to connect, learn, and grow.

MISSION STATEMENT

We design and deliver exhibits, events, and experiences that empower people and organizations to connect, learn, and grow.

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