The announcement yesterday from the Democratic National Committee that it will bring its 2012 convention to Charlotte, N.C., has "thrilled" the local special event community, notes Dan Hooks, CERP, president of Party Reflections, which has outlet...
Custom cookies, fire on water, and the world's biggest rocking horse—all were offered as enticing event elements at "Michael Cerbelli's Hot Event and Entertainment Ideas 2011," a highlight of Day 2 at The Special Event, the industry's premier tra...
A panel of top event professionals shared their successful business strategies and painful lessons learned from the recent recession at yesterday's Opening General Session of The Special Event 2011. The annual conference and trade show runs throu...
Event professionals from throughout the world are gathering in Phoenix for The Special Event 2011, which opens officially today at the Phoenix Convention Center. The event runs through Jan. 28.
Kicking off the week was the two-day Academic Event...
It's not too late—you can still register for The Special Event 2011 in Phoenix, Jan. 25-28, and get a great package of events for a low price.
Register for the exhibit hall online—just click here--and enjoy all the latest products and services t...
As reported by Special Events, after a quiet period, two deals in party rental made headlines last week. In one, Milpitas, Calif.-based Stuart Rental Co. merged with Richmond, Calif.-based Top Productions. And, furniture rental giant CORT, based ...
After a quiet period, two deals in party rental made headlines Thursday: Milpitas, Calif.-based Stuart Rental Co. announced that it has merged with tent specialist Top Productions, based in Richmond, Calif. Also, furniture rental giant CORT, base...
The good news: The economy appears to be picking up. The bad news: It is pulling fuel prices up with it.
For the first week of 2011, gasoline prices are up 15 percent from a year ago while diesel prices are up a whopping 19 percent, according to...