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Rental Veteran Tom Gifford DiesTom Gifford, a fixture on the California party rental scene for more than 25 years, died Monday after a sudden illness.... |
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Brazilian Court Offers Free MeetingsThe Brazilian Court in Palm Beach, Fla., is offering free meeting space for groups of up to 25 attendees until June 15. ... |
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Business-Development Execs Strive to Kick-start GrowthIn today's sour economy, a number of event companies are adding business-development managers to kick-start growth.... |
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Could New York Sanction Same-sex Marriage?New York Governor David Paterson is poised to introduce legislation in the state assembly tomorrow that would legalize same-sex marriage in New York.... |
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Pistachio Recall Prompts Caterers to Ask, Is Food Really Safe?In response to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration March 30 warning against consuming pistachio nuts, which might be contaminated with salmonella, 50 percent of caterers responding to a Special Events poll say they have taken pistachios off their menus... |
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Vermont OK's Same-sex MarriageThe Vermont legislature today approved same-sex marriage, a vote that will allow same-sex couples to marry beginning Sept. 1. ... |
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Austin Party Central Acquires Premiere Tents & EventsAustin, Texas-based Austin Party Central announced Sunday that it has acquired Premiere Tents & Events, also in Austin. ... |
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Iowa Court Upholds Same-sex MarriageIowa today became the third state in the U.S. to recognize same-sex marriage. ... |
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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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Fresh Floral Wilts in Face of "Green" EventsDue in part to the demand for "green events" that create less waste and consume fewer resources, 30 percent of respondents to a recent online poll from Special Events say their clients are cutting back "somewhat" on their use of fresh floral at events.... |
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FDA Warns Against Eating Pistachio NutsFears that pistachio nuts contaminated with salmonella may be more widespread than originally suspected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Monday cautioned consumers against eating any pistachio nuts until the agency learns more about the problem. ... |
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Pistachio Nuts Recalled for Salmonella FearsGiant food retailer Kroger announced Friday that it is recalling its line of Private Selection Shelled Pistachios because the product may be contaminated with salmonella.... |
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MGM MIRAGE Provides Required Funds for CityCenterLas Vegas-based MGM MIRAGE announced today that it is providing $200 million of funding to CityCenter--the massive development including lodging, gaming, residences, retail and entertainment slated to open later this year.... |
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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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Special Events Newsmakers for March 25, 2009Who's on the move this week ... ... |
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FDA Warns Against Serving Certain Raw Gulf OystersThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Saturday warned foodservice operators and retailers to refrain from selling oysters harvested between Feb. 24 and March 17 from the Mississippi Sound portion of the Gulf of Mexico. ... |
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Greenbrier Files Chapter 11, Signs Agreement with MarriottGreenbrier Hotel Corp., owner of the iconic Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.V., announced yesterday that it has sought Chapter 11 protection. ... |
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Wolfgang Puck Catering, Bolthouse Vox Join ForcesWolfgang Puck Catering and Bolthouse Vox Events, both based in Los Angeles, announced last week they are partnering to offer a "one-stop destination" for special event production and catering. ... |
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Event Pros Predict Turnaround in 2010, Survey SaysA slim majority of event professionals--52 percent--predict that the economy will begin to improve in 2010.... |
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Galas Change Game Plans to Raise Funds in Sour EconomyIn one of the roughest economies in memory, even long-standing fundraising galas are finding they must reinvent themselves in order to keep donations flowing in.... |
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Aztec Tents Acquires Anza's Manufacturing OperationsLeading tent manufacturer Aztec Tents, based in Torrance, Calif., announced Thursday that it has acquired the manufacturing assets of Anza Tents, also based in Torrance.... |
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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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Canceled Meetings: Business Decision or PR Ploy?Some 68 percent of respondents to an online poll from Special Events last week say that recent moves by corporations to cancel incentives and other meetings are PR ploys to avoid the "AIG effect."... |
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Peanut Problems Don't Dog Caterers, but Food Worries PersistThe recall of scores of peanut products linked to a Georgia processing plant contaminated with salmonella has had little direct impact on event caterers, but has once again raised consumer skittishness about food safety.... |
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The Special Event 2009 Shines in San DiegoBalmy weather, a busy show floor and packed events greeted event professionals at The Special Event 2009, which ran Jan. 27-30 at the San Diego Convention Center.... |
