Polymers, plastics, laminates, oh my! The materials that go into modern dance floors make them more portable, durable and user-friendly than ever before. But which floor is right for your event? The industry's top floor-makers weigh in.
THIN IS ...
Festivals bring crowds — and sometimes the more focused the festival, the better. Take onions, tomatoes, garlic or bourbon, mix them into a slew of activities, and you have an event rich with enthusiastic attendees.
FRUITS OF LABOR
A gardener's...
A wedding calls for floral, fine food and a fabulous white dress, but bright lights bring more personality to the party. It's only in the past few years that wedding clients have come to see the power of brilliant lighting, says Ira Levy of New Y...
Trade shows are the No. 1 source for providing face-to-face business opportunities between buyers and sellers. But, let's face it — there often isn't much that's “special” about the trade show business...
So many businesses seem to slow down in the summer months, but not special events, and the proof is in this issue. Every August we put a special focus on corporate events, and our corporate readers have given us plenty to cover...
In-house corporate planners will be a busy bunch: In this survey, nearly 30 percent say they will stage more events this year than in 2006, and a whopping 42 percent predict that 2008 will be even busier than 2007. And independents have been busy...
Fay Beauchine has come a long way from the day she was told her career options were secretary, teacher or nurse. Now she's the executive vice president of global meetings, incentives and events for Minneapolis-based Carlson Marketing, charged wit...
Themes take their cues from anywhere: other cultures, television, even the circus. Here, culinary experts note what's cooking in the world of themed food...
“GRAPE TO MEET YOU!”
Network a new way with wine tastings. Santa Monica, Calif.-based Learn About Wine hosts classes, events and tours that incorporate wine education with networking. Ian Blackburn founded the business in 1995; class subjects in...