NEW BUSINESS
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JOHN and CATHY CASEY have launched I.E. DESIGN EVENTS in New York, an international consultancy specializing in production design and top-tier special event management. Call 718/768-0037 or visit www.iedesignevents.com.
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CHOURA VENUE SERVICES, parent company of Torrance, Calif.-based ANZA TENT DESIGN, has purchased BIXBY KNOLLS PARTY RENTALS of Signal Hill, Calif. Call 310/320-6200 or visit www.anzatents.com.
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Swiss company NUSSLI, which provides temporary structures for events, trade shows and exhibitions, has acquired MIDWEST SEATING CORP. of Mooresville, Ind., which rents and operates grandstand seating; the company is now NUSSLI U.S. Call 317/610-3050 or visit www.nussli.com.
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Washington-based GLOBAL EVENTS PARTNERS has formed the new DMC GEP UTAH, located in Salt Lake City. The company comes from the acquisition and restructuring of the DMC division of WESTERN LEISURE. GEP Utah plans to open satellite offices in the Deer Valley/Park City area and Moab, Utah; Sun Valley, Idaho; and Jackson Hole, Wyo. ELLEN BIRRELL, CMP, will serve as president of the new operation. Call 801/233-0600 or visit www.globaleventspartners.com.
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JESSICA GEHRING has opened event production company BRIGHT HOUSE EVENTS in Los Angeles. Call 323/871-5879 or visit www.brighthouseevents.com.
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Chicago caterer CARLYN BERGHOFF has created BERGHOFF CATERING & RESTAURANT GROUP, combining catering and restaurants operating out of Chicago's landmark Berghoff building. Call 312/427-3170 or visit www.berghoffgroup.com.
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In our January issue, we ran an incorrect Web address for Montreal-based AVOCADO CATERING. To reach the company, visit www.avocadotraiteur.com.
