 |
Event Professionals Stress Flexibility, Market Focus, to Stay Afloat In RecessionFlexibility, paying attention to client demands, and cutting costs to the bone are key strategies that special event professionals are using to stay afloat during the current recession. ... |
 |
Recall of Children's Face Paint ExpandedThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that Fun Express Inc., based in Omaha, has expanded its May 12 recall of face paints, commonly used on children at parties and festivals, to include two more colors. ... |
 |
Tough Times Make Planners Stretch Decor BudgetsIn an recent online poll, 60 percent of event professionals tell Special Events that they are using less decor at their special events than in years past. ... |
|
Children's Face Paint Recalled, FDA ReportsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week advised consumers to stop using certain face paints commonly used on children at festivals, parties and other special events because of reports of adverse skin reactions. ... |
 |
CDC Suspends Mexico Travel WarningThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today suspended its warning against all non-essential travel to Mexico.... |
 |
More Event Planners Expect Recovery to Start This YearWhether it's due to better news from the stock market or less-than-miserable unemployment reports, some 41 percent of special event professionals polled this week by Special Events predict that the economy will start to recover this year. ... |
 |
Maine Legalizes Same-sex MarriageThe state of Maine last week became the fifth state in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage, as both houses of the state legislature voted to OK gay unions. ... |
|
Fears of Swine Flu Ease But Planners Stay WaryAs the strain of H1NI "swine" flu dominating the headlines appears to be less virulent than feared, officials in both the U.S. and Mexico are beginning to ease up on restrictions.... |
 |
Avoid Raw Alfalfa Sprouts, FDA SaysThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control Sunday urged consumers to avoid eating raw alfalfa sprouts.... |
 |
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.... |
 |
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. ... |
 |
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.... |
 |
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.... |
 |
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... |
 |
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. ... |
 |
Austin Party Central Acquires Premiere Tents & EventsAustin, Texas-based Austin Party Central announced Sunday that it has acquired Premiere Tents & Events, also in Austin. ... |
|
Iowa Court Upholds Same-sex MarriageIowa today became the third state in the U.S. to recognize same-sex marriage. ... |
 |
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. ... |
 |
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.... |
|
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. ... |
|
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.... |
 |
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.... |
 |
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. ... |
 |
Special Events Newsmakers for March 25, 2009Who's on the move this week ... ... |
 |
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. ... |
Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Next
