Since its conception in 1979, Cappa & Graham has established itself as an innovator in the Events Management Industry. Extraordinary growth and involvement in the industry have been accomplished through the weaving of a rich infrastructure of strong relationships with corporate, organizational and destination clients as well as many accomplished vendors. Cappa & Graham has garnered numerous industry honors and awards and is recognized as an industry leader as well as a trailblazer in environmental causes.

Barbara Cappa and Patricia Graham embarked on the adventure of launching Cappa & Graham in the late 70’s at a time when women owned businesses were not as common as they are now. Initially denied a small business loan, they were funded with the help of Barbara’s husband, who co-signed to assist in launching their business. They started out with a bang, immediately landing Wescon, the nation’s largest electronics trade show, as their first client. Within the year they had moved from Barbara’s home to C&Gs current location on San Francisco’s Pier 50. From that time forward, Cappa & Graham has continued to gain momentum and stature, adding many high-profile clients to their roster and gaining a solid position as an industry leader nationwide.

In 1997, Linda Thompson, the daughter of Barbara Cappa, and her husband Gordon came on board full time to devote their skills and energy to Cappa & Graham. By the year 2000, Barbara Cappa had decided to retire and daughter Linda stepped into the role of President and CEO. Linda and Gordon have continued maintaining Cappa and Graham as industry leaders, devoting time and energy to nurturing relationships and volunteering in industry leadership roles. Their efforts paid off grandly when the Mayor of San Francisco saw fit to recognize Cappa & Graham for “invaluable support & service to the City and County of San Francisco” and proclaimed April 1, 2001 Cappa & Graham Day in San Francisco.