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First Meeting of the Year is a Big Hit!
 Elegant Parties put out all the stops for the first ISES meeting of 2010! The company was eager to show off its new digs: a 12,000-square-foot space filled from floor to ceiling with thousands of products, from linens and chairs to tables, catering equipment, pipe/drape, and more.
Guests entered the massive space and were able to meander through the aisles, taking in the vast inventory while sampling cuisine from a variety of caterers who set up tasting stations throughout.
Jason Savino of Potions n Motions provided a fantastic ISES branded bar for everyone to enjoy. After a bit of networking, guests were ushered to the other end of the warehouse, which was draped in white fabric for a special education session titled: Putting Your Event in a New Light: How to Work with a Lighting Company to Enhance and Transform Your Events. ISES board member Adam Klein, of A & M Productions, and Damon Russell of Complete Music & Lighting discussed tips on how to make the most of lighting effects to enhance décor, staging, entertainment, and more. After a brief Q&A period, guests went back to networking, dancing to music by DJ Alexandre Marc, and enjoying an interactive photo booth provided by Spencer Kramer of A Hot Party! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!Elegant Parties
Classic Caterers Creative Cuisine Catering CrystalBay Caterers Douglas K Katering Susie's Scrumptious Sweets
Cake Creations by Jan Potions N Motions A Hot PartyA Spin Fantastic Production |
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Event Leftovers - What Do You Do with All of that Stuff?
It happens to every party or wedding professional, at the end of the event you have all of this...stuff. What do you do with it?
Event Leftovers is an exciting website where you can buy or sell new or gently-used items that are leftover after the party's over.
Not only is it a green way to go by recycling products, but it's also a great money-saving or money-making idea.
Props, linens, party favors, paper products - virtually anything durable you have that's left over at the end of the event can be sold on the Event Leftovers site.
What does that mean to you? Well, now you can take advantage of someone buying too many products who are now trying to sell them at a discount for you to buy for your upcoming event. Whatever the occasion, you can find great deals at Event Leftovers.
Plus if you don't see the item you want and have the time to wait, you can subscribe to get an e-mail alert when your product becomes available.
And while you can save money by buying for less, you can even make money. You can sell any leftovers that you may have to recoup some of the money you spent on your event.
Listing items is free and there is a nominal fee if you sell anything. Isn't that better than cluttering up your garage or warehouse with a dozen extra vases and a collection of party favors?
When selling, the trick is to be as specific as you can in your item's description such as including the dimensions of the item, color, style and so forth. Be sure to include a high quality photo. Remember a picture says a thousand words.
By Phyllis Cambria |
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 Phyllis is an industry veteran who writes for the Examiner. To read more of her articles, click here.
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 With March fast approaching, it seems as if the event world has been in warp speed since the start of the year!
Super Bowl is behind us and for many ISES members it was a long, busy week!
Now that the stress of the big game is over, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you did, how you made it through, and the I-can't-believe-that-almost-happened moments!
Email me to be included in next month's newsletter...
I hope you enjoyed the great meeting hosted by Elegant Parties and have marked your calendar for March's Friends & Family shingdig at Balloonatics/The Proper Image!
Eventfully,
Vanessa Goyanes, Florida Event Decor
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The Buzz word is BUSY!!
Wow...could it be possible that we are entering the month of March?!! If time is going by quickly...that's a great sign. It means  we are BUSY!!!!
Vanessa, Victoria, and the rest of the board are consistently putting together amazing educational programs for us. You, our members, are being provided with top experts who are bringing you lighting, draping, props, and knowledge to add to your events. If you're not an event planner that doesn't mean you can't refer or provide these services. The client will always be happy that you have solved their "problem". Keep in mind, we are a world of resources so that you can keep BUSY.
I hope Super Bowl kept you all BUSY and brought many great business opportunities. Please make sure you share your experiences with Vanessa. I look forward to reading about them in our next newsletter.
Serenity, Courage and Wisdom, Dr. Aimee Zadak |
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New Member Profile:
Heather Seely, CMP
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek |
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Tell us about your position as a casino special events manager
As part of the casino marketing team I plan, create, and coordinate concerts, parties, events, and other marketing initiatives to build business and guest loyalty.
What makes your position different from other similar positions ?
What I love about my job at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is that we truly strive to create unique events and promotions that set us apart from other casinos. We like to "think outside the box". Where else would an event planner get the opportunity to put together events like the U.S. premiere of Dinner in the Sky, Jet Pack Aviator and Flying Elvis shows, Roller Derby bouts, produce concerts and theme parties?! I am always busy, always challenged, and I LOVE IT!
What are your professional and personal goals?
Professionally, I want to continue to grow in the special events industry. At some point in the near future I would also like to teach event planning and entertainment at all levels of education. Personally, I want to be more involved in planning educational and personal-growth events and seminars and if there is any time left...more international travel vacations.
Why did you join ISES and what do you hope to get out of it in the coming months?
Life is about growing and learning so by joining ISES, I hope to further my knowledge in the events industry and create new partnerships. Even more important to me is to contribute to the growth of others in our field. It is great to be successful but it is much more rewarding to contribute to the growth and success of others.
For more information, visit www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com |
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The Event Solutions/Catersource event is taking place in Las Vegas during the week of our March meeting. With so much talent in our chapter (and those simply affiliated with the region), we wanted to mention and send out congratulations to award nominees, those teaching classes, companies that are exhibiting and those sponsoring.
Let's keep our fingers crossed that our fellow members* bring back an award!
SPOTLIGHT AWARD NOMINEES:
Marketing Professional of the Year:
*Kristina Reines, A Joy Wallace Catering Production & Design Team
Jane Vicale, Baxter Martin Advertising
Corporate Event Planner/Producer of the Year
Lori Elsbree, Senior Event Strategist, Baptist Health Foundation,
Fé Domenech, CEO & Designer, The Event Firm
*Lynn McGhee, Chief Creative Officer, conceptBAIT
Creative Director of the Year
*Richard Randall, A Joy Wallace Catering Production & Design Team
Entertainer of the Year - Solo
Alexandre Marc, CEO and Founder, SpinFantastic/Super DJ
Entertainment Company of the Year
Galaxy Productions
Entertainment Ensemble of the Year
CircX
Event Company of the Year
Indigo Events
Event Planner of the Year
Jackie Farah Fernandez, Owner, Jackie Ohh...Events
*Paget Kirkland, Owner, Kirkland Event & Destination Services, Inc.
Skip Panse, Event Designer, ME Productions
*Frank Clemente, Co-owner/Designer, conceptBAIT
Event Site of the Year
Biltmore Hotel-Coral Gables
Ragtops Motorcars
Rental Company of the Year
*Room Service by AFR Event Furnishings
EventStar Structures
Samaritan Service
Frank Clemente & Lynn McGhee, Co-owners/Designers, conceptBAIT
Speakers:
*Shari Lynn Rothstein, president/owner, SLK Creations
Cele-Branding: From "Fine" to Fabulous in 75 Minutes: Brand Yourself Unforgettable
Media and Public Relations Workshop: Learn and Plan your Marketing Strategies from Experts
Exhibitors:
*Over the Top, Linen Rentals
Room Service by AFR, Furniture Rentals
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 South Florida Wedding Network and Go Riverwalk to Present the Diamond Wedding Event
at the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale in March with James Tramondo of "Who's Wedding Is It Any Way?" to Make a Special Appearance
For the first time ever, the newly-formed South Florida Wedding Network is holding a unique and very exclusive Diamond Wedding Showcase at the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale on March 14 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. More than 35 of South Florida's top wedding vendors will be on hand to give brides personal information about how to make their wedding dreams come true.
The collection of companies that make up the South Florida Wedding Network were selected as the best in their category. According to Bobby Kyser, the owner of Petals Panache and founder of the group, this is South Florida's only one-stop wedding network of the top preferred vendors in more than 25 different areas. It was modeled after a successful wedding network in Louisville, Kentucky, Kyser's hometown. "Each firm was chosen based on their reputation, track record, quality of service and customer satisfaction," he said. "Participating brides enjoy discounts for using two or more of the network vendors." Tickets to the event are $25 each and include champagne and passed refreshments provided by the Ritz-Carlton and a wedding planning notebook for each bride. For more information on the event, visit www.southfloridaweddingnetwork.com. Proceeds from the event benefit the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale | |
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BizBash Announces Its First-Ever Florida Expo
**ISES SFLC Members Save 20% with Promo Code: ISESFL**
In today's event economy, it's more important than ever for event professionals to network, learn, and share ideas with each other on how to make today's challenges tomorrow's opportunities. Join event industry peers for one great day of...
A Conference Program Filled With Education
Hear about the latest catering trends from top executives, as well as real-life war stories from event pros who've seen it all.
A Loaded Show Floor
Filled with the latest products and resources to help you realize your event goals and leave your guests awestruck.
And Even More Inspiration
Come hear our keynote speakers, Colin Cowie of Colin Cowie Lifestyle and
Bruce Sutka of Sutka Productions International--and don't miss our Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring Adrienne Arsht, Mona Meretsky, and Lee Schrager.
Get ready to BASH the expected, BASH mediocrity, and BASH the ordinary!
Visit bizbashfloridaexpo.com to learn more, and register using priority code ISESFL to receive a 20 percent discount on the conference or show floor pass.
For further information about the BizBash Florida Expo, please contact Sheryl Olaskowitz at 646.839.6831 or solaskowitz@bizbash.com.
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