JAIMIE HASTINGS, head of Westlake Village, Calif.-based CHURCHILL HOUSE EVENTS, announced yesterday that the company has relocated its office to Las Vegas. The company will continue to serve clients in California. Call 702/982-2216 … The ISES Esprit ......More
Event professionals from throughout the world gathered in Chicago last night to honor nominees and winners of the Gala Awards, presented by Special Events magazine at The Special Event show....More
The Special Event 2013 kicked off yesterday with a keynote from Seth Mattison of that helped attendees navigate the murky waters of generational differences in the workplace....More
Minneapolis-based METROCONNECTIONS founder and CEO SAM THOMPSON has announced he will retire from the company effective Dec. 31, 2013. President DAVID GRAVES will assume the role of CEO effective immediately. Thompson will continue to serve ......More
Event professionals from throughout the world are gathering in Chicago for The Special Event 2013, which opens officially today at McCormick Place....More
Precedence—figuring out the proper ranking for guests and other event elements—is the key issue that drives many other event decisions, according to Chris Young, executive director of the Protocol School in Washington....More
KATHY NEWBY has joined the STUART RENTAL CO., which serves the San Francisco Bay area, as senior event specialist. Stuart appears on the Special Events "30 Top Event Rental Companies" list. Call 800/400-0543 … Toronto-based CHAIR-MAN MILLS, listed as ......More
KELLI SPRAUGE has joined the HILTON SANDESTIN BEACH GOLF RESORT & SPA in Destin, Fla., as wedding and special events manager. Call 850/267-9600 … MARK YOUNG has been named director of catering and conference services at the TRUMP INTERNATIONAL BEACH ......More
Yes, business is getting better—slowly. But the relentless pressure on pricing has many special event professionals doing some serious soul-searching about the services they provide and what opportunities to pursue....More
