September 1, 2009
Columns
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Happy Anniversary! Long-standing Special Event Companies Deserve AppreciationSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley It's been heartening to see many special event companies celebrating anniversaries this year. Happy 10th anniversary to Q&A Entertainment in Atlanta,... |
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Guest Room: Herbalife's Margaret Launzel-Pennes Still Stages Huge Corporate EventsSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, BY LISA HURLEY Is the corporate event pace slowing down? Not for Margaret Launzel-Pennes. As vice president of worldwide events, distributor communications and video... |
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The Last Word: Special Event Lighting Expert Bentley Meeker Shares TipsSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry Sometimes a labor strike can be a blessing. Such was the case for Bentley Meeker, president and CEO of Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging in New York.... |
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ISES Pages for September-October 2009Sep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By the International Special Events Society The latest news from the International Special Events Society.... |
Departments
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Confetti: Organic Parasols Available for EventsSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM No need to choose between elegant and organic. The Organics Collection from Carlsbad, Calif.-based Pamela's Parasols is more regal than rustic. The handmade... |
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Confetti: Triton Productions Creates Wizard of Oz Party Based on Stylish ShoesSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Christine Landry Forget home. There's no place like a stylish party. Triton Productions in Miami Beach, Fla., knows that. For the 70th anniversary of the release of the... |
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Confetti: Event Planner Nick Ziebarth Gives Tips on Staging Outdoor EventsSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM Hosting an event in the big city? Avoid big problems with these do's and don'ts from Nick Ziebarth, director of events and client service at Chicago-based... |
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Galas: AFI Gala Transforms Soundstage to Stunning SiteSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry It takes more than a slew of big-name celebrities to make a blank space beautiful. Jason Wanderer, head of Precision Event Group in Beverly Hills, Calif.,... |
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Food for Fetes: Economical, Eco-friendly Event MenusSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry No need to feel blue attempting a feast on a budget. Here, caterers share their success stories with event menus that are both friendly to the earth and... |
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Rental Essentials: Event Rental Leaders Discuss Impact of Consolidation on Party Rental IndustrySep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, BY LISA HURLEY In the world of event rental over the last five years, has been the lead story. Several companies have built a regional presence, with Los Angeles-based... |
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Site Lines: Special Event Venues Range from Super-Big to Super-SmallSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry Got guests? Then there is a perfect space for you--for two or 20,000.... |
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In Season: Autumn’s AccessoriesSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM Holiday candies, décor, inflatables and flooring to create festive holiday parties.... |
Articles
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8th Annual Special Events' 50 Top Event Planning CompaniesSep 21, 2009 5:39 PM, By Lisa Hurley Here's the list for 2009--the biggest players in special event planning.... |
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Targeting New Markets Takes Time and Money--and Brings Surprises, Special Event Experts SaySep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley Although breaking into new markets and offering new services can be vital to staying afloat in tough times, the process often takes more time and costs... |
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Tough Times Bring Tighter Scrutiny for RFPsSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley The work required to create and to respond to Requests for Proposals for special events is always demanding. And not surprisingly, today's lousy economy... |
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Fundraisers Save a Little, Spend a Little to Bring in FundsSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, BY CHRISTINE LANDRY We know, we know times are tight. Fundraisers, in particular, can't spend money willy-nilly if they want to stage profitable events. Instead, fundraising... |
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Divine Decor: High-tech Helps Create High-Impact Event DecorSep 1, 2009 12:00 PM, BY LISA HURLEY When art meets science,the result is dramatic decor for special events.... |
