The HYATT REGENCY BUFFALO in Buffalo, N.Y., has named SUSIE PIERI director of catering and JAMES DRAPER executive chef. Call 716/856-1234 …

STACY PAUL BARABE, CSEP, COO of SAVOR EVENTS PR & MARKETING, has announced that she and partner TONYA VALDEZ, Savor's CEO, have assumed ownership of the TAMPA BAY [Fla.] FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE. Call 407/442-2770 …

Attorney KATHRYN CARRIER, who specializes legal issues for professionals in creative fields, is launching the LAW SCHOOL FOR WEDDING PROFESSIONALS. She will visit 12 cities to offer a day-long workshop covering the legal aspects of owning and protecting a wedding business. Call 310/424-5585 …

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