A Salute to the Sponsors of The Special Event 2010
A salute to the outstanding professionals who made The Special Event 2010 a smash.
The Special Event 2010 committee chairs
OFFICIAL PROVIDER
Alamo Services
John Boyd, CEM | 504/523-3372
info@alamoservices.com
Catch The Moment
504/569-8448 | info@catchthemoment.com
Freeman Audio Visual Inc.
Mark Cartozzo, CMP | 504/836-9880
mark.cartozzo@freemanco.com
Hotard Coaches Inc.
Butch Nuccio | 800/847-4895
butch@hotard.com
PLATINUM PLUS
Aramark
Andrew VanDeweghe | 504/582-3575
vandeweghe-andrew@aramark.com
Cort Event Furnishings
Kevin Dana | 702/531-2200
kevin.dana@cort.com
Generations Hall
Gabrielle Gilberti | 504/581-4367
gabrielle@generationshall.com
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Lisa Pedone | 504/556-3768
lisa.pedone@hilton.com
Mardi Gras World
Brian Kern | 504/527-0394
briankern@mardigrasworld.com
PLATINUM
Cloth Connection
845/426-3500 | orderinfo@clothconnection.com
Event Producers
Kristen Kain | 504/466-4066
kristen.kain@eventproducers.com
Express Productions/Propaganda Group
Brian Hrabar | 800/482-0230
brianh@propagandagroup.com
Intercontinental Hotel New Orleans
Rick Vita | 504/585-4360 | rick.vita@ihg.com
Mardi Gras Productions
Blaine Kern Jr.
504/529-5555; tony@mardigrasproductions.com
MK Shannon Awards & Rewards Inc.
Kathleen Abney | 510/595-3315
mks@mkshannon.com
Moss Inc.
Lois Richards | 800/341-1557
lrichards@mossinc.com
Party Hats
Fiona Markowitz | 619/239-7700
fiona@partyhats.org
Pigeon Caterers Inc.
Gina Bonura | 504/262-0412
gina@pigeoncaterers.com
Room Service — Furniture and Event Rental
Jamie Oristano | 877/577-ROOM
jamie@roomservicerentals.com
RZI Inc.
Ray Ziegler | 504/525-5600
info@rzilighting.com
Urban Earth
Philip L. McKinney | 504/524-0100
phil@urbanearthstudios.com
Wildflower Linen
Desiree Patterson
714/522-2777; info@wildflowerlinens.com
GOLD
Fancy Faces Inc.
Stephen Hamel | 985/893-2652
shfaces@bellsouth.net
Frank Event Design
Frank Andonoplas, MBC | 773/275-6804
frank@frankeventdesign.com
Janet Flowers Wedding and Event Designs
Janet Flowers | 301/230-0820
info@weddingandevent.com
Kappa Designs LLC
Constantine Kritikos
504/250-1053; ckdesignworks@msn.com
Sasha Souza Events
Sasha V. Souza | 707/253-8160
s@sashasouzaevents.com
SILVER
Amusement Masters
Kelly Smink | 770/451-9111
info@amusementmasters.com
Besh Restaurant Group
Kim Bourgault | 504/299-9777
kbourgault@chefjohnbesh.com
Commander's Palace
Stephanie Graf
stephanie@commanderspalace.com
Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Kristin Shannon | 504/212-2222
kshannon@emeril.org
Pyrotecnico
Rocco Vitale | 724/652-9555
rvitale@pyrotecnico.com
Rehage Entertainment
Steve Rehage
504/208-4005 | info@rehage.com
BRONZE
Accent Decor
Margaret Hofland
800/385-5114 | mhofland@accentdecor.com
Alisha & Brook Photographers
Brook Todd
888/686-1006 | info@alishabrook.com
Apex Tablecloth Rental for Parties & Events
Marjorie Marcel
228/868-8784 | marj838@gmail.com
ARB Meetings and Events
Anne Balart
504/309-8965 | abalart@arbmeetings.com
Bella Rouge (The Dinner Divas Ltd.)
Diana Graling
780/237-5210 | canadiandi@mac.com
Bliss* Video Productions Inc.
Kristen | 650/960-5456
kristen@blissvideoproductions.com
Carl Mack Presents
Carl Mack
504/949-4009 | carl@carlmack.com
Champagne Creative Group
Kara Yesilcimen | 702/430-8382
kara@champagnecreativegroup.com
CHL Linens
Kevin Tran
504/365-0851 | ktran@chllinens.net
Flutter Fetti Fun Factory/Parti Line
Ronee Holmes
504/522-0300 | ronee@bellsouth.net
Mothership Entertainment
Jared M. Zeller | 504/460-5957
jared@mothershipentertainment.com
NOCCI (New Orleans Convention Co. Inc.)
Dotti Belletto
504/888-7608 | gstagg@nocci.com
Pendulum Entertainment
Suzanne Kenney
503/319-5486 | pendulumdance@gmail.com
Perrier Party Rentals
Jim Perrier
504/834-8570 | jim@perrierpartyrentals.com
R.S.V.P. I LLC
Vicki Herman Amann
504/862-5569; vickiamann@cox.net
Reggie Ford Art
Reggie Ford | 504/228-6968
reggieart@yahoo.com
Robin Legendre Wedding & Event Planner LLC
Robin Legendre | 504/451-7379
robin@robinlegendre.com
See-Hear Productions
Patrick Theriot | 504/831-0501
ptheriot@seehearpro.com
Sucré
Connie Zeagler | 504/708-4366
connie@joels.com
T-Square Services LLC
Trisha Cheek | 630/818-6975
trisha@tsquareservices.com
SUPPORTER
5 Fifty 5 — New Orleans Marriott
Debbie Rogers | 504/553-5571
debbie.rogers@marriott.com
Abita Music Co.
Jerry Embree | 800/JAZZ-MAN
jerry@abitamusic.com
Albert Uster Imports
Lisa Liggett | 504/975-9847
lliggett@cox.net
Antoine's Restaurant
Wendy Chatelain | 504/581-4422
wchatelain@antoinesrestaurant.com
Arnaud's Restaurant
Debbie Ryall | 504/523-0611
debbie@arnauds.com
Astor Crowne Plaza
David Ovans | 504/962-0543
dovans@astorneworleans.com
Audubon Aquarium
Perry A. Culbertson, CPCE
504/212-5301 | pculbertson@audubon institute.org
Audubon Zoo
Perry A. Culbertson, CPCE
504/212-5301 | pculbertson@audubon institute.org
Aurora Catering Inc.
Emile L. Stieffel | 504/362-0220
chefemile@customcatering.net
BBJ Linen
Barbara Ellis | 847/933-5210
bellis@bbjlinen.com
Benedict's Plantation
Shirley Deluzain | 985/626-4557
deluzainsa@bellsouth.net
Biscotti Bene
Pam Hall | 504/473-4380
biscottibene@gmail.com
Bittersweet Confections
Cheryl Scripter | 504/484-0780
cheryl@bittersweetconfections.com
Boudreaux's Backyard
Annette P. Huth | 504/301-7681
groupsales@bourbonvieux.com
Bourbon Vieux
Annette P. Huth | 504/301-7681
groupsales@bourbonvieux.com
Brett Culp Films
Brett Culp | 877/808-4336
brett@brettculp.com
Center Stage Inc.
Jay Gernsbacher | 504/247-0020
jay@centerstaging.net
Chartres House Cafe
Annette P. Huth | 504/301-7681
groupsales@bourbonvieux.com
Dane Rhodes | 504/957-3358
scarboroughdane@gmail.com
Degas House, Historic Home Courtyard & Inn
David Villarrubia | 504/821-5009
david@degashouse.com
Destination New Orleans DMC
Nancy Trosclair, DMCP
504/628-1074 | destinationneworleans@cox.net
DJ Rekka/Crowdmoovaz Entertainment Group
David Ramnarine | 917/345-0678
djrekka@gmail.com
Event Rental LLC
Chad | 504/362-8366
Event Mall
David Peters | 800/239-3866
david.peters@eventmallusa.com
Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots
Mary Cay Kern | 504/948-1174
marycay.kern@fgno.com
Fleur De Lis New Orleans Cuisine
Marie Hasney | 504/833-0871
mhasney@gmail.com
Flour Power Confectionery
Doyle De Forest | 504/276-9095
flourpowerpostk@yahoo.com
Fortune Products Inc.
Bob Kocher Jr. | 800/345-4833
fpi@fortuneproducts.com
Genpak
Cheryl Firmin
800/626-6695, ext. 466 | cfirmin@genpak.com
Giacona Containers
Sandra Schexnayder
sandra@giacona.com
Global Staffing Solutions
Karson Bethay | 504/324-9180
kbethay@global-staffingsolutions.com
Groovy 7 LLC
Dalila Seruntine | 504/343-2311
groovy7@groovy7.com
House of Blues
Gail Varuso | 504/310-4970
gailvaruso@livenation.com
Izzy G
Izzy Gesell | 413/586-2634
izzy@izzyg.com
Jamalar/Gospel Choir
Alfred Caston | 504/943-0353
jamalar3618@yahoo.com
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tyra Brown, CMP | 504/756-1333
tyra@margaritaville.com
Joe Krown Trio
Joe Krown | 504/723-0983
jrkrown@cox.net
K Joe's Cajun and Creole Cuisine
Kitsy Adams | 504/566-8900
kitsyadams@aol.com
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
Marty Cosgrove | 504/948-6434
mcosgrove@chefpaul.com
La Bayou Restaurant
Annette P. Huth | 504/301-7681
groupsales@bourbonvieux.com
Lifestyle Revolution Group
Denise Sarver | 504/628-6983
denise@lrgnola.com
Med Tech Wristbands
800/361-1259
sales@medtechgroup.com
Mike's East-West
Mary Beth Battaglia | 504/523-7600
mikeseastwest@gmail.com
Mojeaux Entertainment LLC
Kellie Autin | 504/975-7682
kellie@mojeauxband.com
Mother's Restaurant
Ronnie Demilio | 504/523-2917
mthrrest@aol.com
NACE — New Orleans Chapter
Alan Ehrich | 504/329-2428
aehrich@audoboninstitute.org
N.O. Culinary & Cultural Preservation Society (Tales of the Cocktail)
Michelle Dunnick
504/948-0511, ext. 22
michelle@talesofthecocktail.com
New Orleans Musical Legends Park
Dotti Belletto | 504/888-7608
dbelletto@nocci.com
Pat O'Brien's Private Events
Valerie Landry | 504/582-6916
sales@patobriens.com
Primo's Italian Restaurant
Annette P. Huth | 504/301-7681
groupsales@bourbonvieux.com
RKM Productions
Roger King | 520/760-8690
roger@rkm-productions.com
Royal House Oyster Bar
Annette P. Huth | 504/301-7681
groupsales@bourbonvieux.com
Royal Palm Restaurant
Lou Bartole | 504/644-4100
lbartolo@sstarfpc.com
Smithers-Oasis
Kelly Mace | 800/321-8286
kmace@smithersoasis.com
Stewart Logan Productions
Stewart Logan | 225/756-0569
loganproductions@bellsouth.net
Storyville Stompers
Woody Penouilh | 504/650-2339
Sysco
Marshall Magee | 504/668-5477
magee.marshall@nola.sysco
Tapestry Linens LLC
Dani Dominici Babineaux
504/915-5719 | inad@msn.com
The Go Plate LLC
Lynn Farmer | 770/234-0990
lynn.farmer@thegoplate.com
The New Orleans Hornets
Joshua Richardson | 504/593-4831 joshr@hornets.com
The Nobles Band
Nancy Trosclair, DMCP
504/628-1074 destinationneworleans@cox.net
The Original Pierre Maspero's
Annette P. Huth | 504/301-7681
groupsales@bourbonvieux.com
The Plant Gallery
Chuck Bruno | 504/488-8887
chuck@theplantgallery.com
The Rose Garden
Vita Di Maggio
504/737-1300
vita@therosegarden.com
The Sound Source
Tim Kilbride | 504/236-8283
tim@bigboyaudio.com
Think Tank Marketing & Events
Jeff Gapultos | 504/267-7345
jgapultos@thinktanknola.com
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Bryan Plater | 512/389-9011, ext. 203
bryan@titosvodka.com
Transflora
Eleanor Clevenger | 866/997-8367
eclevenger@transflora.net
Try Me Coffee Mills
Bobby Lurz | 504/945-4314
trymecoffee@aol.com
USA Hosts
Kellie H. Mathas, CSEP, CMP
504/52408687
kelliem@usahosts.com
Walking Billboards
Kim Berg | 320/251-4740
kim@walkingbillboards.com
White Oak Productions Inc.
Ed White | 504/314-6680
info@whiteoakproductions.com
2011 HERE WE COME!
It's not too early to get in on The Special Event 2011, Jan. 25-28 in Phoenix. For sponsorships, contact Kim Romano (203/358-4257; kim.romano@penton.com); to exhibit, contact Wanda McKnight (913/981-6143; wanda.mcknight@penton.com).
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