Celebrating 10 Years in the Hood Celebrating 10 Years in the Hood Hood & Associates and about 100 guests celebrated the company's 10 years in business. The occasion also marked the agency's first anniversary in its new office space at the corner of Peachtree and Ponce de Leon in the historic Ponce building. In addition, the agency commemorated the Earl of Sandwich's 280th birthday, using a sandwich theme for invitations, event menu, and gift bags with sandwich recipes and condiments. The theme was in keeping with a series of promotional direct mail pieces sent by Hood & Associates during the year to mark little known holidays and events.

"Before" photos of the office space, taken prior to being purchased and renovated by Hood, were displayed at the party. President Wayne L. Hood explains that they finally put all the boxes away and were ready for a party. Partygoers were amazed at the changes from the pictures of peeling wallpaper, piles of debris, and concrete floors. Agency guests sampled sandwiches prepared by Blackbird Catering from recipes contributed by Fishbone Piranha Bar, Maui Tacos, Garrison's Broiler and Tap, and "Dutch Oven Cooking" by Ray Overton.