So many businesses seem to slow down in the summer months, but not special events, and the proof is in this issue. Every August we put a special focus on corporate events, and our corporate readers have given us plenty to cover...
In-house corporate planners will be a busy bunch: In this survey, nearly 30 percent say they will stage more events this year than in 2006, and a whopping 42 percent predict that 2008 will be even busier than 2007. And independents have been busy...
Fay Beauchine has come a long way from the day she was told her career options were secretary, teacher or nurse. Now she's the executive vice president of global meetings, incentives and events for Minneapolis-based Carlson Marketing, charged wit...
Themes take their cues from anywhere: other cultures, television, even the circus. Here, culinary experts note what's cooking in the world of themed food...
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Network a new way with wine tastings. Santa Monica, Calif.-based Learn About Wine hosts classes, events and tours that incorporate wine education with networking. Ian Blackburn founded the business in 1995; class subjects in...
At August's Eventworld® 2007, an Institute for Professional Development, in Montreal, I will assume the role of ISES president. As ISES celebrates its 20th anniversary, I will take my turn at navigating the ISES strategic plan set in place by the...
Starting with a $500 van, some pots and pans, and a handful of business cards, twins Eric and Mark Michael have expanded Washington's Occasions Caterers into an epicurean empire with 150 full-time employees...
Events tend to have a life of their own. Sometimes they develop from a small, intimate gathering into a large, elaborate event. Clients often begin with one idea, but with vendor input, it transforms into an entirely different concept...
Members of the media see plenty of new products debut. It takes a new take on press previews to awe an audience that's been there and done that before. Read on to see how interactive environments make events worthwhile for the media.
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