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Fears of Swine Flu Ease But Planners Stay WaryAs the strain of H1NI "swine" flu dominating the headlines appears to be less virulent than feared, officials in both the U.S. and Mexico are beginning to ease up on restrictions.... |
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City Wants More Special Events to Boost TourismIncentive events for big business may be in the doghouse, but special events are the solution--at least in the eyes of Reno, Nev., city council--to boosting city coffers. ... |
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The Last Word: EventPros John Short and Bill Svoboda on Building Their BusinessAs an event planner for the Greater Kansas City [Mo.] Chamber of Commerce for 18 years, Bill Svoboda learned a lot about small businesses with big aspirations.... |
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Venues Ready to Go Dark for Earth Hour 2009Venues throughout the world are getting ready to turn out the lights for an hour on Saturday evening in support of Earth Hour. ... |
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Food Concession Equipment Offered: Snow Cone, Cotton Candy MachinesChicago-based C. Cretors & Co. has introduced a new line of concession equipment.... |
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Parties on Pace for Oscars, Mardi GrasTwo huge party occasions--the Academy Awards in Los Angeles and Mardi Gras in New Orleans--hit this week, and event professionals on both ends of the U.S. say business has been at least steady.... |
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Walk-Run Events Require Strategy and Street SmartsExecuting a successful run or walk event can be a long road. The sheer scale of run/walk events dwarfs many other special events. Instead of hundreds... |
