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“From the very beginning of my career,” notes high-profile event designer Matthew David Hopkins, “I have always looked to create events that not only look great but also meet my client's goals.” That philosophy shines in the work...
As Hurricane Alex brews in the Gulf of Mexico, the oil spill that erupted two months ago is brewing a strange world for special event professionals in the region, with some facing a drastic falloff in business and others finding an ironic windfal...
The mood in the corporate special event community is definitely picking up, according to the annual Special Events Corporate Event Marketplace study, which will be released next month. The ninth edition shows growing event rosters, with 18 percen...
The April 20 oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico is not only spoiling local special events but shaking the confidence of event professionals miles away from threatened beaches.
Miramar Beach, Fla.-based Yours Truly Weddings usually handles m...
In the face of a sluggish market, some special event professionals are finding it pays to partner. Instead of going it alone, they see more business open up if they work in concert, even with companies that could be considered competitors.
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Our lead article last week--Social Conscience Marks Corporate Special Events Today--drew such a strong response that today we bring you Part II. Here, special events professionals share their own company's commitment to social betterment. –- The ...