Business news for the special event industry for Oct. 2, 2013, includes the newest crop of CSEPs, the new food and beverage director at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, and a new hire at Randy Fuhrman Events.
Business news in special events this week includes a new F&B director at the Fairmont San Jose, caterer Rhubarb's partnership with the National Trust, and the HACCP certification of RCano Events.
New for special events: the Aero chair from Blueprint Studios, a smartphone-based bid system from GiveSmart, and a flame-retardant, cotton canvas backdrop fabric from Sew What.
Top stories from Specialevents.com for September 2013 include examples of centerpieces made from food--not floral--and a preview of the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball
In contrast to the worst days of the Great Recession, when event rental companies couldn't discount far or fast enough, a better business climate has helped stabilize rates. Now, many companies use discounts as a strategic tool.
Carl Bendix of Jupiter Ambrosia Productions guides a team of hundreds to create three high-profile events for the debut of the new international terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.
