Party rental operators look forward to buoyant business in 2003, with 45 percent of respondents to an exclusive Special Events Magazine survey predicting revenue increases of at least 10 percent or more over last year. But to reach those heights...
The rising cost of insurance coverage is a hot-button topic for party rental operators fighting for business in today's tough market. To find out what's behind the rise in rates and — more important — what can be done about it, Special Events...
International event and communications agency PGI, based in Arlington, Va., has honored PGI Canada's KIRSTEN STRAND with the company's annual award for general manager of the year. Call 604/689-3448; www.pgi.com. • Phoenix-based PHOENIX TENT AND...
She's got fish, she's got rice, and she's ready to roll. She's Nikki Gilbert — otherwise known as Sushi Girl — and she's bringing interactive culinary entertainment to birthday parties, bridal showers and corporate events. At a typical event...
Culver City, Calif.-based Classic Party Rentals has announced the acquisition of the West Coast operations of high-end tabletop supplier Unique Tabletop Rentals. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, “but we paid a premium because of Unique’s...
More than 900 guests gathered at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., to learn the names of winners in 34 categories. Special Events editor Lisa Hurley presented a special award—Top Event Professional—to longtime event leader...
Some 1,110 special event professionals roared into Orlando, Fla., last night at The Special Event 2003 Welcome Party, held at the Harley Davidson Historic Factory...
Event and communications agency PGI announced today that both its newly formed PGI Washington office and the corporate offices of PGI have moved to a new location in the Washington metropolitan area. The new office houses 103 full-time employees...
