ASA Staffing World 2018 was held in Washington D.C., returning to the banks of the Potomac River at the beautiful Gaylord National hotel. Over the last year, Essential StaffCARE had witnessed all of the political tug-o-war that some people would characterize as similar to watching a three-ring circus.

With that in mind, we transformed POSE nightclub into a Big Top for the evening, complete with our annual host, Brian Thomas, who assumed his duties and performed his role as “The Greatest Showman”. This year the celebration also featured a new addition, our Master of Ceremonies, DC's very own Blake Motter. Clients and friends were treated to a night of eye-popping circus acts that included acrobatics, sword swallowing, body-painted dancers, krumpers and of course a spellbinding performance from world-renowned artist Jared Emerson who painted a portrait of the Queen of Soul herself, the incomparable Aretha Frankin.

The party lasted until the wee hours where guests enjoyed onsite hand-rolled cigars, popcorn, corn dogs and hot pretzels to provide fuel for the dance floor. As always, a big thank you to our clients and partners who make everything we do possible. Thank you for your business and friendship.