Speak up! Would you like to speak at The Special Event next year, which runs Jan. 27-30 in San Diego? Then speak up! You can download a session proposal form by clicking here; proposals are due June 2 ...

Tables that are tops Winners at the Tabletop Gallery, held during The Special Event two weeks ago in Atlanta, were "By the Sea" by Designs by C.P. Ross, Fayetteville, N.C. (Tabletops Under $1,000 Each) and "Rainy Days" by Planning Factory International, Wilmington, Del. (Tabletops $1,000 and Above Each). See these winning entries and all the featured tabletops in the May issue of Special Events ...

Yea or nay on a recession? Although the pundits are debating whether just talking about recession brings on a downturn, event pros are already concerned. Some 77 percent responding to an online poll from Special Events say they are worried about a recession. Five percent say they are not, and 16 percent say it doesn't matter--their events are recession-proof. Add your vote by visiting our Web site, specialevents.com.

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