The industry's premier showcase of education, events and exhibits made a big splash in Tampa in January. Take the plunge with us and relieve all the excitement …
A Super Start
The Special Event gets rolling with a stirring Opening General Session, then keeps it all in high gear at the “Temptation” themed Opening Night Event.
Outstanding Education Program
Attendees can pick from sessions and workshops in nine tracks, from business strategy to wedding trends.
The Show Floor
The show floor hums with more than 230 exhibiting companies, the stunning Tabletop Gallery and lively Performance Stage.
Extra-special Events
A world of “wows,” from Michael Cerbelli's hit “Hot Ideas” session to the breathtaking Wedding Event.
Gala Awards and Celebration
The event world salutes Gala Award nominees and winners, then heads off to dinner in an amazing two-story tent.
See the full story in the March-April issue of Special Events.
Photos by Christie's Photographic Studios
Thanks to Our Sponsors
OFFICIAL PROVIDERS
Ambassador Limousine and Sedan www.ambassadorlimo.net
Christie's Photographic www.christiesphotographic.com
Sentry Event Services www.sentryeventservices.com
Synergy Event Technology www.synergyet.com
PLATINUM PLUS
A La Carte Event Pavilion www.ALaCarteEvents.com
Bay Stage Lighting www.baystagelighting.com
Hello Florida Inc. www.hello-florida.com
Hertz Energy Services/Hertz Entertainment www.hertz.com
Karl's Event Services www.karls.com
Metropolis Productions www.metropolis-productions.com
Puff 'n Stuff Catering www.puffnstuff.com
Showorks Inc. www.showorksevents.com
The Ritz Ybor www.theritzybor.cm
TS Productions www.tradespecialists.net
PLATINUM
AFR Event Furnishings www.afrfurniture.com
CORT Event Furnishings www.cortevents.com
Dorene Collier's Event Show Productions www.esptampa.com
Engineered Events, A Division of Atlantic Professional Audio Inc. www.atlanticproaudio.com
Florida State Fairgrounds www.floridastatefair.com
Key Artist Group www.keyartistgroup.com
La Vie en Rose Design www.lavieenrosedesign.com
MK Shannon Awards & Rewards Inc. www.mkshannon.com
Panache/A Classic Party Rentals Co. www.linenswithpanache.com
Russ Wholesale Flowers www.russonflowers.com
The University of Tampa - Fletcher Lounge www.ut.edu
Totally Mod Furniture www.icemagic.biz
VH Video.com www.vhvideo.com
Virginia Toy and Novelty www.virginiatoy.com
Wire-free LED www.wire-freeled.com
GOLD
Anglo Couture www.anglocoutureline.com
BRAVO! Entertainment www.bravoentertainment.com
Chic Event Furniture www.chiceventfurniture.com
Dazian Creative Fabric Environments www.dazian.com
Good Food Catering Co. www.goodfoodtampa.com
Party Guys www.partyguysinc.com
PRI Productions www.priproductions.com
PTE Productions www.PTEproductions.com
T. Skorman Productions Inc. www.tskorman.com
SILVER
American Turf and Carpet www.americanturfandcarpet.com
Botanica International Design Studio www.botanicaflorist.com
Brett Culp Films www.brettculp.com
Pyrotecnico www.pyrotecnico.com
Tropics Entertainment www.tropicsentertainment.com
United Site Services Inc. www.unitedsiteservices.com
BRONZE
Amici's Catered Cuisine www.amiciscatering.com
Artistry Designs Group www.artistrydesignsgroup.com
Centerplate www.centerplate.com
Chocolate Pi www.chocpi.com
conceptBAIT Global Events & Floral Design Group www.conceptbait.com
Delectables Fine Catering Inc. www.delectablescatering.com
Designs By Sean www.designsbysean.com
Eklectico www.eklecticomusic.com
Limelight Photography www.stepintothelimelight.com
MMD Events www.mmdevents.com
Mosaic www.mosaic.com
Nuage www.nuagedesigns.com
Olympia Catering & Events www.olympiacatering.com
Quest Drape www.questdrape.com
Rebecca Bouck Photography www.rebeccabouck.com
Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club www.renaissancehotels.com
Sigma Services Inc. www.sigmaservices.com
Three2oH Chef Designed Liquid Nitrogen System www.three2oH.com
T-Square Services LLC www.tsquareservices.com
uDream Events www.udreamevents.com
URBANcoast www.urbancoast.com
VerTerra Ltd. www.verterra.com
Zambelli Fireworks www.zambellifireworks.com
SUPPORTERS
A Piece of Cake www.cakestampa.com
A1 Foliage Plant Rental www.a1foliage.com
Accent Decor www.accentdecor.com
Acolyte Technologies Corp. www.acolyte.com
American Audio Visual Inc. www.americanaudiovisual.com
Andy Frain Services Inc. www.andyfrain.co
Angela Beasley's Puppet People www.puppetpeople.com
Atomic Rental www.atomicrental.tv
AVI-SPL Creative Show Services www.creativeshowservices.com
Beat Creative [email protected]
Beth's Bouquets www.bethsbouquets.com
Breezin' Entertainment www.breezin.com
Café A La Carte www.cafealacarte.com
Cakes by Nomeda www.cakesbynomeda.com
Catch The Moment www.catchthemoment.com
Catering By The Family www.cateringbythefamily.com
Chantilly Cakes www.chantillycakes.com
Connie Duglin Linen www.cdlinen.com
D.C. Rentals www.dcrental.com
Designs in Paper www.designsinpaper.com
Dragonfly Custom Design www.dragonflycustomdesign.com
Drape Kings www.drapeking.com
Epic Entertainment www.epic1.com
Every Last Detail www.everylastdetail.com
Flora Culture LLC www.FloraCultureonline.com
Flowerbuyer.com www.flowerbuyer.com
Flutter Fetti www.flutterfetti.com
Fresh Garland Co. www.freshgarlandcompany.com
Grymes Cannon Designs www.grymescannondesigns.com
Hollywood Fashion Secrets www.hollywoodfashionsecrets.com
IM Events www.imevents.biz
Island Breeze Affiliates Inc. www.islandbreezemusic.com
Marriott Waterside www.marriott.com/tampa
Mayesh Wholesale Florist www.mayesh.com
Med Tech Wristbands www.medtechgroup.com
OAI Inc. www.oaicorp.com
On Stage Gear www.onstagegear.com
Oprah Double Take www.oprahimpersonator.com
Paper Freckles www.paperfreckles.com
Passion Growers www.passiongrowers.com
PKS Rentals Inc. www.pksrent.com
Quezco Entertainment Inc. www.djcoro.com
r.s.b.p. Events www.rsbpevent.com
Scratch Events www.scratchevents.com
Smithers-Oasis www.smithersoasis.com
Sodexho www.sodexo.com
Sweetface Cakes www.sweetfacecakes.com
TBA Communications Inc. www.tbacomm.com
The Cake Zone www.thecakezone.com
The Gelato Carte www.thegelatocarte.com
US Tent Rental & Linens by the Sea www.ustentrental.com
Voilá Cinematic www.voilacinematic.com
Wildflower Linen www.wildflowerlinens.com
Wind Visuals www.windvisuals.com
Wise Guys InterACTive Entertainment www.wiseguysinteractive.com
www.shopwildthings.com www.shopwildthings.com
Join us in Chicago in 2013!
The Special Event 2013 will blow into the Windy City Jan. 15-18. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Romano ([email protected], 203/358-4257); to exhibit, contact Wanda McKnight [email protected], 913/981-6143).
