Awards for "And Here's Lilly"

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"The Importance of Detail"

Liliana Wilkerson was portrayed in the Business Section describing her success due to her attention to detail.  In her striving for excellence, Lilly's touch in management adds the necessary ingredients for magnificent events.

La importancia del detalle
And Here's Lylly es una compañía de 'catering' que combina la sólida formación empresarial de su fundadora con un esmerado cuidado por cada pequeño aspecto del negocio

For Reagan, Clinton or Royalty, Simi woman knows right menu

Lilliana Wilkerson was a stay at home mom when she began moonlighting as a restaurant reviewer, never realizing it would inspire her to go back to school, start a business and serve world leaders.

Nawbo - Orange County Member News

Charmaine Wilkerson's company—And Here's Lilly—recently landed a contract to organize Pacific Bell's Democratic National Convention private events.

And Here's Lilly has managed the two Inaugurals of President Clinton in Washington, D.C., and ran the logistics team for the opening of the Reagan Library, attended by five Presidents and their First Ladies.

Charmaine and Liliana Wilkerson of And Here's Lilly contracted by Operation Hope to be the Event Management team for their "Inner-City Economic Summit", with special guest Vice-President Al Gore.

Under the leadership of Operation HOPE, Inc., America's first nonprofit investment banking organization, and a broad cross section of supporting organizations, in partnership with leaders from the private sector, government, the civil society, and the Summit Organizing Committee hosted the first ever Inner-city Economic Summit, featuring special guest the Honorable Al Gore, Vice President of the United States of America.

This historic Summit meeting on April 15, 2000, at the Los Angeles Southwest
College, brought together all of the substantive players on the American
economic field. This event will be an opportunity to chart a new course for
the future of America's urban, inner-city and under-served communities.

In keeping with the "emerging markets" perspective, And Here's Lilly Event
Management company co-owned by mother-daughter team, Liliana and Charmaine Wilkerson, and Tammy Baker of the Baker Group Event Management represent the diversity and economic impact that small businesses have in Los Angeles. Latina and women owned, And Here's Lilly once again, demonstrated their professional event planning and impeccable
management services of major events as they have done before with the two
Inaugurals of President Clinton and the historic opening of the Reagan
Library where the five living Presidents at the time where honored. And
Here's Lilly was  contracted to manage the logistics of the entire event
beginning with a Private Reception the night before, to the all-day Summit the following day with guest speaker Vice President Gore with attendance of 800 guests.

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The May 8, 2000 Downtown News issue featured NAWBO-LA members Liliana Wilkerson and Charmaine Wilkerson owners of And Here's Lilly Event Management in an article entiltled "Catering to Every Whim" (p. 21) describing  how their mother-daughter relationship has helped them succeed.

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The May 2000 issue of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE featured Liliana and Charmaine Wilkerson, for their mother's day special issue.  The article examines Liliana and Charmaine's mother-daughter relationship in running their event management company "And Here's Lilly".  They discuss how this relationship has helped build their company.

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The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's monthly publication, "Southern California Business Trends", featured And Here's Lilly as one of the small business success stories in Los Angeles for the May 2000  issue which can be found inserted in the Los Angeles Business Journal.  The article describes how Founder and President, Liliana Wilkerson, has grown the company to become a brand name which signifies outstanding, personal service in catering and event production.  Together with her daughter, Charmaine Wilkerson, who also runs the company, they explain how the business has transformed and give advice on what other small businesses should do to thrive in Los Angeles.

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A new website dedicated to the empowerment of Latinas launched April 2000, Soloella.com, and features Liliana and Charmaine Wilkerson, owners of And Here's Lilly Event Management Company.  The story details the relationship of a family owned business and describe how their mother-daughter relationship has enhanced their business growth.  They give their advice on how to form and run a family-owned business.

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Liliana Wilkerson of And Here's Lilly Event Management, is honored as "Business of the Year 2000 - under $5 million" by the Latin Business Association!

 

 

Los Angeles Times

Desserts, Party Plans on Latin Awards Menu

The award for “growing business” went to And Here’s Lilly, an event-planning firm that offers fine dining to corporate and private clients.  Founded by Liliana Wilkerson in 1987, the company has planned and managed events for heads of state and dignitaries, including Presidents Bush and Reagan and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

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Mother-Daughter Team Serves Up Unusual Example of Family Business:
(The Los Angeles Times)
Liliana Wilkerson spent her nights on a cot at work because she was too busy with her executive-dining business in its early days to go home.  Desperate for help, she turned to her college-age daughter, Charmaine.

Simi Valley Enterprise Entrepreneur:
(The Simi Valley Enterprise)
These are tough times for some, says Liliana Wilkerson, but those who persevere may reap their just rewards.

Overcoming The Challenges Of A Mother-Daughter Business:
(NAWBO-LA NEWS)
In the world of family-owned businesses, female family members usually hold part-time jobs and Dad runs the show.   But it’s a far different story at And Here’s Lilly, a family business co-owned by NAWBO-LA members Liliana and Charmaine Wilkerson.

Food Minded:
(The Ventura County Star)
Liliana Wilkerson of Simi Valley runs And Here’s Lilly, an event  management firm she founded and which is now a million-dollar a year business.  She was nominated Best Business Woman of the Year by the Latin Business Women’s Association.