The oldest, most prestigious award in special events is celebrated at The Special Event 2013.

Minneapolis-based METROCONNECTIONS founder and CEO SAM THOMPSON has announced he will retire from the company effective Dec. 31, 2013. President DAVID GRAVES will assume the role of CEO effective immediately. Thompson will continue to serve Metro...

Event professionals from throughout the world are gathering in Chicago for The Special Event 2013, which opens officially today at McCormick Place. The event runs through Jan. 18. Kicking off the week was the two-day Academic Event Professional ...

Protocol expert Chris Young gives tips at the 2013 Academic Event Professional Conference

KATHY NEWBY has joined the STUART RENTAL CO., which serves the San Francisco Bay area, as senior event specialist. Stuart appears on the Special Events "30 Top Event Rental Companies" list. Call 800/400-0543 … Toronto-based CHAIR-MAN MILLS, list...

Tripod Hi-Lights New from AirDD The new Tripod Hi-Lights from AirDD stand alone; they do not need to be connected to the ceiling. Instead, event designers can simply plug the units into electrical outlets to create attractive lighting from above...

KELLI SPRAUGE has joined the HILTON SANDESTIN BEACH GOLF RESORT & SPA in Destin, Fla., as wedding and special events manager. Call 850/267-9600 … MARK YOUNG has been named director of catering and conference services at the TRUMP INTERNATIONAL B...