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January 2009


Editor's Page: Only the Essentials

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Lisa Hurley

If the lousy economic news has ruined your event enthusiasm, you've come to the right place. Every year our January issue brings you the nominees for...

Guest Room: AARP's CB Wismar Sees Both Sides Now

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley

CB Wismar's resume is blue-chip all the way. After stints at some of the biggest names in the business Carlson Marketing, PGI he joined 40-million-member...

The Last Word: Caterer David Casteel Finds Strength in Numbers

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber

By all accounts, David Casteel wasn't supposed to have a career in catering. I vowed I would never work in the foodservice industry, he says. I'd had...


Confetti: Address Book for January 2009

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM

Who's news for January 2009...

Confetti: Alison Silcoff Creates the Bond of the Ball

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Elizabeth Arnold

Sexy sells. When tasked with planning a profitable 15th annual Daffodil Ball fundraiser in a tough economy, Alison Silcoff of Montreal-based Alison Silcoff...

In Season: New Year Pizazz

Spruce up your events with these exciting products!...

NATURAL SELECTIONS

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber

Entitled A Walk Through the Seasons, an August gala hosted by Chinese real estate development firm Vanke could just as easily have been called A Study...

SMALL WONDERS

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry

Small foods are huge these days. After all, bite-size portions are perfect for a social scene; guests can munch as they mingle without the commitment...

Rental Essentials: The Devil is in the Discounts

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Marshall Bauer

It is probably safe to say everyone in the rental business has experienced a business situation that involved discounting. If our competitors do it, we...

Divine Decor: Cutting-edge New Looks

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber

Whether it's an intimate wedding or a blow-out corporate bash, event pros know that looks matter. is the most popular section on the Special Events Web...

Site Lines: Restaurants Make for Event Venues

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Elizabeth Arnold

Unique restaurants will satisfy your craving for special venues....

WE'RE ALL WITH THE BAND

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM

Los Angeles-based Corporate Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp allows co-workers to live out their rock-star dreams while strengthening teamwork and collaboration...


Exhibits Make for Great Floor Show at The Special Event 2009

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Elizabeth Arnold

In addition to education sessions and social events, The Special Event 2009 in San Diego will offer attendees a trade show filled with innovative new...

Special Events Forecast 2009

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, BY LISA HURLEY

What songs will be playing at special events this year? Try the blues. Dour news about the economy worldwide has event professionals predicting a tough...

GALA AWARD NOMINEES

Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM

Get ready to be impressed. Here you'll find the best work in 35 event categories as determined by members of the Special Events Magazine Advisory Board....



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