In brief for July 5, 2007

Jul 05, 2007

Russia wins Olympic bid The International Olympic Committee voted yesterday to name the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, as host of the Winter Olympics in 2014. Russia triumphed over finalists Austria and South Korea .....

In brief for Juy 5, 2007

Jul 03, 2007

Hershey gets into haute water The Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa., announced this week that it has expanded the "water menu" at two of its restaurants by adding Bling H2O, a "couture" water that makes a splash with its $45 a bottle price tag ...

TBA Global's Lee Rubenstein on brand building

Jul 03, 2007

Named president and chief operating officer of Los Angeles-based TBA Global in January, Lee Rubenstein is already moving fast. The communications pro is on the road almost constantly, visiting TBA's offices and clients to broaden branding's...

Event slate set for 7/7/07

Jul 03, 2007

As reported last week in Eventline, the stage is set for a slew of events aimed at making the most of Saturday's momentous date: 7/7/07. The biggest of them all will be "Live Earth," an international concert series that will attempt to bring 2 b...

PRODUCT GALLERY: JUST ADD WATER

Jul 02, 2007

Cleveland-based JRM Chemical introduces its new Deco Beads, a polymer that swells into round gel beads for floral and candle arrangements. The translucent orbs form with water; a half-ounce makes 11/2 quarts of decorative beads. The nontoxic...

PRODUCT GALLERY: JUST ADD WATER

Jul 02, 2007

Cleveland-based JRM Chemical introduces its new Deco Beads, a polymer that swells into round gel beads for floral and candle arrangements. The translucent orbs form with water; a half-ounce makes 11/2 quarts of decorative beads. The nontoxic...

PRODUCT GALLERY: ENTERTAINING ENVELOPES

Jul 02, 2007

Fort Worth, Texas-based Tickelopes offers invitations that mail without an envelope. The bright foam designs measure between 6 and 10 inches. The back of the invite unfolds to reveal a message. Custom printing is available for a minimum order of...

PRODUCT GALLERY: TINY TASTES

Jul 02, 2007

Chelmsford, Mass.-based WNA announces its newest product line, Petites. Designed for trendy appetizer-size portions, the small disposable serving products include tasting forks, square dishes, Asian spoons and tasting glasses. Other products from...

VENUE NEWS: MEET THIS MINUTE

Jul 02, 2007

The $12 million renovation at the San Francisco Marriott in San Francisco will add 10 new meeting rooms on the second floor. Located across the street from the Moscone Center, the 1,362-room hotel's public spaces will be redesigned to invite...

VENUE NEWS: MEET IN THE DESERT

Jul 02, 2007

The new Mondrian hotel, in Scottsdale, Ariz., offers 10,000 square feet of event space. With 194 rooms, the hotel has eight private function rooms, an executive conference center and four outdoor terraces for events. Catering menu choices includes...