July 1, 2010

Columns

Editor's Page: Are You Sure Your Team Knows What "Service" Is? Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley One thing worse than living through a recession is trying to write about it at the same time. You've got to tell it straight and not sugar-coat reality,...

The Last Word: Caravents' Cara Kleinhaut on Her Special Event Career Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM Caravents' Cara Kleinhaut offers multimedia magic to big-brand event clients...

Departments

Confetti: Red-themed Heart Ball in Chicago is One from the Heart Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Susan Cuadrado Nothing makes a statement quite like red. Bold and romantic, it is the color of power, strength and love, which is why event planner Debi Lily of Chicago-based...

Confetti: Brooch Bouquets are Heirloom Blooms Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM No bouquet toss for these bejeweled blossoms! San Juan Capistrano, Calif.-based artist and floral designer Amanda Heer turns grandmother's brooches into...

Confetti: Jason Katz on Measuring Event ROI Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Susan Cuadrado Real-life strategies for measuring the return on investment--ROI--of special events....

Food for Fetes: Bacon Ice Cream? Innovative Special Event Desserts from Caterers Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Susan Cadrado Four caterers share what's new on the sweet (and sometimes spicy!) side of the menu...

Rental Essentials: Party Rental Finds Bright Spots in Bad Times Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley These three party rental companies all heard about the recession. But they decided not to participate. Here are their unique promotions to beat the business blues....

Divine Decor: Intelligent Design Makes for Beautiful Event Decor Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley Good event decor is appealing. Great event decor is stunning. And that's because thoughtful event design goes far beyond pretty — all the way to powerful....

ISES Pages July-August 2010 Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM The latest news from the International Special Events Society...

Articles

Events at Work: 9th Annual Corporate Events Marketplace Survey Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, Edited by Lisa Hurley Goodbye, bad times: The mood in the corporate special event community is definitely picking up. Our annual Corporate Event Marketplace study shows growing...

Live, Onstage: The Power of Live Entertainment at Special Events Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber The more we're able to connect to other people virtually, the more we're virtually starving for personal connection. At least that's what the most dynamic...

The New Kids: 12 Young Event Professionals to Watch Jul 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley They're young, they're smart, and they're changing the future of special events....