Special events industry business this week includes a new post for event planner Chris Gerstenblatt, formerly of EventWorks, with In-N-Out Burger

New products for special events include the elegant new Donatello furniture from Blueprint Studios, 'Monster Ball' Halloween act from Imagination Entertainment, and cloud-based rental management software from Point-of-Rental

Caterers today offer dessert items that are tray-passed or served at stations, enabling guests to mix and mingle at special events

Special events news this week includes promotions at VDA Productions, a 60-person ice bucket challenge from CORT in Las Vegas, and new leadership at Vok Dams China.

New products for special events professionals include die-cut tissue confetti from Flutter Fetti, PromoPlay game wheel from Games People Play, and special effects fog from Global Special Effects

Sensuous succulents, lush foliage and vivid blooms brighten event centerpieces today

The special event career of Joe Mineo, founder of Something New Events, who gave up Broadway for special events

The latest news from the International Special Events Society, with updates on meeting planning automation, evaluating your social media marketing, and getting better event entertainment