PHIL HANDBERG has joined Glendale, Calif.-based ETHOS DESIGN as vice president of creative development. Call 818/502-0700 …

Chicago-based BLUE PLATE has named CALVIN GIN to the post of chief financial officer. Call 312/421.6666 …

ED COFFEY has joined Las Vegas-based LAS VEGAS MEETINGS BY HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT as director of sales for the Western region. PATRICK ESPINOZA has been promoted to director of sales for the Eastern region. Call 877/MEET-702 …

GWENDOLYN "WINN" DELUGAS has been appointed director of sales and business development at Boston-based LONGWOOD EVENTS, directing the sales efforts for the company's three boutique event venues. Call 617/854-5000 …

ANNE FRENETTE: THE EVENT MARKETING CO., based in Washington, has changed its name to THRIV: THE EVENT MARKETING GROUP. Call 202/675-6333 …

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