Special Events Business News August 2008

AMERICAN FURNITURE RENTALS announces the opening of its new distribution center in Las Vegas, which will specialize in trade-show and special event rentals. For more information, call 702/683-0183 or visit www.rentfurniture.com.

Rick Chapman, formerly of the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, and Sean Schaeffer, owner of www.silvervoyages.com, announce the launch of Reno, Nev.-based CS MEETINGS DIRECT. Call 775/325-8903 or visit www.csmeetingsdirect.com.

Dallas-based CULINAIRE announces the launch of PICNIC PEOPLE, which will be operated by a division of the company's off-premise catering business, Food Glorious Food. Call 214/754-1893 or visit www.picnicpeopledfw.com.

Donald Braun announces the opening of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based DONALD BRAUN EVENTS. To reach the full-service event planning company, call 954/376-7670 or visit www.dbraunevents.com.

Alexandria, Va.-based CORPORATE INCENTIVE TRAVEL has been named the exclusive representative for CIRQUE DU SOLEIL EVENTS in the U.S. Call 703/683-0123 or visit www.corporateincentivetravel.net.

Culver City, Calif.-based KINETIC LIGHTING has moved. The new facility is located at 7672 Clybourn Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352. For more information, call 310/837-3204 or visit www.kineticlighting.com.

Zurich, Switzerland-based KUONI EVENTS and KUONI DESTINATION MANAGEMENT have added new event divisions in the United Kingdom and in Switzerland. For more information, call 314/531-8905 or visit www.kuoni-group.com.

New York-based PAINT THE TOWN RED has moved to a larger office space to accommodate its growing team and acquisition by GLOBAL EVENTS. The new address is 21 W. 38th St., Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10018. For more information, call 212/677-3173 or visit www.paintthetownred.net.