Why Should You Attend ISES Eventworld 2009?
ISES Eventworld2009 An Institute for Professional Development is one of the foremost educational conferences for the special events industry.
Network with Peers, Gain Knowledge, Grow Professionally, Obtain Lead Referrals, Brand Your Business
Select from more than two dozen educational sessions offered in these new tracks geared by experience level: Novice Professionals, Skilled Professionals, and Seasoned Professionals. Follow one track all the way through the conference, or move around picking courses in several different tracks. Personalize your itinerary to meet your needs; this is your conference.
Education Highlights include distinguished practitioners, academics and thought leaders. This years speakers come together to share best practices, strategies, techniques and tactics to grow your skills and your performance. Please visit the ISES Eventworld website for more information.
Keynote Speaker: Simon T. Bailey will present, Release Your Brilliance: How to Reposition, Reconnect and Re-emerge in Times of Change.In times of change you will reach an internal fork in the road, where you are invited to redefine success on your terms, realign your behaviors and redesign your beliefs from the inside out. The result is a brilliant man and woman who re-emerges knowing how to think strategically and innovatively about ways to generate revenue, save money, and create efficiency. In this session you will re-equipped with tips, tools and techniques to prove that brilliant success is an inside job.
Featured Speaker: Steve Kemble will present, HOT and Sassy Trends. Be sure to check out his new blog for all of the session essentials at www.stevekemble.com/blog! Get ready for a session that you will never forget!
Networking opportunities and events throughout the conference allow you to mix and mingle with professionals from near and far. Kick off the conference at the ISES Eventworld Welcome Reception; catch a glimpse of ISES future at the ISES Annual General Meeting and Luncheon and celebrate the special events industry at the 2009 ISES Esprit Awards.
ISES Eventworld 2009 promises to stimulate your mind, elevate your understanding, and inspire you to continue to grow. Do not miss this unique opportunity for professional development uniquely designed for special event professionals.
Register now for one of the most dynamic educational and networking conferences in the special events industry! Early bird pricing ends on July 10th!
Stay, San Francisco StyleDiscover a beautiful downtown San Francisco hotel rising 39 stories high into the city skyline at the illustrious San Francisco Marriott. Just south of Market Street, the hotel is situated just steps away from the city's top attractions, including the historical Cable Cars, fine dining and world class shopping on Union Square. Whether in town for business or pleasure, experience San Francisco at the San Francisco Marriott where you're sure to "leave your heart."
Hotel Accommodations:
San Francisco Marriott55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, California 94103 USA
Phone: 1.888.575.8934, 1.415.896.1600
$219.00 Single/Double + tax Hotel ReservationsMust be made directly with the San Francisco Marriott. Call 1.888.575.8934 and ask for the discounted International Special Events Society (ISES) group rate or visit the ISES reservations web page. Rooms will be available at the discounted ISES group rate only until July 10, 2009 or until the block is sold out, so don't delay!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Registration for the Meetings/Events Best Practice Forum is Now Open!
Are you an in-house, corporate meetings/events planner?
Are you an independent meetings/events planner?
Are you a supplier for the local meetings/events industry?
Have you recently acquired the responsibility of planning your company's meetings/events?
If you answered 'YES' to any of these questions - you must join us on May 28th for the Meetings/Events Best Practice Forum.
Times are tough for all industries, but the meetings/events/hospitality industry is really feeling the pinch. Join the Phoenix Business Journal and the Phoenix Convention Center, along with ISES, MPI and HSMAI as we discuss how MEETINGS & EVENTS MEAN LOCAL BUSINESS!
This half-day event is designed for planners and suppliers of all experience levels. Featured topics include event ROI, the importance of keeping meetings/events LOCAL, ethical negotiations, and meeting & event trends in this economic climate.
Recognizing that we all have very different objectives for a day like this, there will also be role-specific sessions available for suppliers, planners and those new to the industry.
Basic Schedule Outline:
11:00 a.m. Registration begins
11:30 a.m. Luncheon and main session
1:30-4:30 p.m. Breakout sessions (sign-up to occur at day-of registration)
4:30-6:00 p.m. Networking/cocktail reception and optional facility tours including the brand new Innovation Studio
Tickets: Only $59 Price includes luncheon/main program, 3 breakout sessions, cocktails/hors d'oeuvres networking reception, and optional facility tours.
Free parking available courtesy of the Phoenix Convention Center.
To address the pinch being felt by hotels, meeting spaces and the overall industry in the Valley, the Phoenix Business Journal is launching its first ever supplement to highlight the meeting venues and vendors available in the Valley.
For more information about advertising in this supplement, please contact Catherine Weathers at 602-308-6532 or cweathers@bizjournals.com.
If you have any event related questions, please contact Rebecca Light with the Phoenix Business Journal at (602) 308-6531
Are you an independent meetings/events planner?
Are you a supplier for the local meetings/events industry?
Have you recently acquired the responsibility of planning your company's meetings/events?
If you answered 'YES' to any of these questions - you must join us on May 28th for the Meetings/Events Best Practice Forum.
Times are tough for all industries, but the meetings/events/hospitality industry is really feeling the pinch. Join the Phoenix Business Journal and the Phoenix Convention Center, along with ISES, MPI and HSMAI as we discuss how MEETINGS & EVENTS MEAN LOCAL BUSINESS!
This half-day event is designed for planners and suppliers of all experience levels. Featured topics include event ROI, the importance of keeping meetings/events LOCAL, ethical negotiations, and meeting & event trends in this economic climate.
Recognizing that we all have very different objectives for a day like this, there will also be role-specific sessions available for suppliers, planners and those new to the industry.
Basic Schedule Outline:
11:00 a.m. Registration begins
11:30 a.m. Luncheon and main session
1:30-4:30 p.m. Breakout sessions (sign-up to occur at day-of registration)
4:30-6:00 p.m. Networking/cocktail reception and optional facility tours including the brand new Innovation Studio
Tickets: Only $59 Price includes luncheon/main program, 3 breakout sessions, cocktails/hors d'oeuvres networking reception, and optional facility tours.
Free parking available courtesy of the Phoenix Convention Center.
To address the pinch being felt by hotels, meeting spaces and the overall industry in the Valley, the Phoenix Business Journal is launching its first ever supplement to highlight the meeting venues and vendors available in the Valley.
For more information about advertising in this supplement, please contact Catherine Weathers at 602-308-6532 or cweathers@bizjournals.com.
If you have any event related questions, please contact Rebecca Light with the Phoenix Business Journal at (602) 308-6531
Monday, April 20, 2009
LAST CALL - To Register for the 2nd Annual ISES AZ Golf Tournament
Registration closes this Friday, April 24th!
2nd Annual ISES AZ Golf Tournament
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
8:00 am - Shotgun Start, Scramble Format
Camelback Golf Club - Padre Course
To read more and to download registration forms click here.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to spend a day networking, doing business on the course - and supporting ISES AZ!!! Please join us for the 2nd Annual ISES AZ Golf Tournament & Fundraiser which will take place Wednesday, April 29th at Camelback Golf Club.
The day will include golf, networking, prize drawings, silent auction and more!
Golf information and sponsorships are now available! Please contact Matt Farmelant at mfarmelant@smpiservices.com! You do not want to miss out on this fun-filled day in the sunshine making great connections!
To read more and to download registration forms click here.
2nd Annual ISES AZ Golf Tournament
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
8:00 am - Shotgun Start, Scramble Format
Camelback Golf Club - Padre Course
To read more and to download registration forms click here.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to spend a day networking, doing business on the course - and supporting ISES AZ!!! Please join us for the 2nd Annual ISES AZ Golf Tournament & Fundraiser which will take place Wednesday, April 29th at Camelback Golf Club.
The day will include golf, networking, prize drawings, silent auction and more!
Golf information and sponsorships are now available! Please contact Matt Farmelant at mfarmelant@smpiservices.com! You do not want to miss out on this fun-filled day in the sunshine making great connections!
To read more and to download registration forms click here.
Friday, April 10, 2009
ISES AZ & The Phoenix Business Journal - Advertise Today!
Dear ISES AZ Members,
Recently we announced that we have formed a partnership with the Phoenix Business Journal (also a fellow ISES AZ member). For the last several months the ISES AZ Board of Directors has set out to find ways to promote ISES/our members to sources that might not yet know about us. One of the many sources that we have zoned in on is the local corporate market. While we are fortunate enough to count a handful of corporate planners as members, we have also found that there are a number of other key employees being tasked with coordinating the meetings/events that are not networked within the industry. This continues to become more prevalent as corporations downsize - sometimes shifting the planning responsibilities to administrative assistants and human resource executives.
The partnership with the Phoenix Business Journal is an ideal opportunity for us to get in front of these potential lead sources. A special pull-out-and-save guide will be featured in the May 29th edition of the publication. The Phoenix Convention Center (also a fellow ISES member) is a major partner in this as well. The pull out guide will feature advertisements – as well as editorial on everything from how to plan an event, to reasons to keep them local, etc.
For more information on advertising and sponsorships, please contact:
Catherine Weathers
Advertising Consultant
P 602.308.6532
cweathers@bizjournals.com
In addition, the Phoenix Business Journal will be producing an event that will coincide with the guide. It will take place on Thursday, May 28th. This will be a half-day industry summit that will include a luncheon, education sessions, trends in the industry and will culminate with a social function.
If you would like the letter from the Phoenix Business Journal's Publisher Don Henninger about the section and stats on the Phoenix Business Journal/Noteworthy News please email David Cox, dcox@universityofphoenixstadium or Charlene James, cjames@imax.com.
We appreciate the willingness of the Phoenix Business Journal to consider us a partner in this endeavor, and their commitment to promoting keeping business local. Opportunities to get involved and be a part of both the publication and the event exist on all levels. Whether you are interested in placing an ad, showcasing your product or service or attending the event, we invite you to be a part of this! Our hope is that this can become an annual partnership that showcases ISES AZ members and what we do best.
This is one of many projects that ISES AZ is proud to announce. In the coming weeks you will be receiving info that will include how to best put your ISES membership to work, an online membership survey and more. There are a number of initiatives in place that we invite you to be a part of.
Again, thank you for being a member of ISES AZ. We hope that you will consider taking advantage of the opportunity to be featured in the Phoenix Business Journal’s Meeting & Event Industry Guide.
For more information on advertising and sponsorships, please contact:
Catherine Weathers
Advertising Consultant
P 602.308.6532
cweathers@bizjournals.com
The deadline is fast approaching!
Sincerely,
Melissa A. Jurcan,
ISES AZ President
Website: http://www.isesaz.com/
Desk: (623) 433-7122
Recently we announced that we have formed a partnership with the Phoenix Business Journal (also a fellow ISES AZ member). For the last several months the ISES AZ Board of Directors has set out to find ways to promote ISES/our members to sources that might not yet know about us. One of the many sources that we have zoned in on is the local corporate market. While we are fortunate enough to count a handful of corporate planners as members, we have also found that there are a number of other key employees being tasked with coordinating the meetings/events that are not networked within the industry. This continues to become more prevalent as corporations downsize - sometimes shifting the planning responsibilities to administrative assistants and human resource executives.
The partnership with the Phoenix Business Journal is an ideal opportunity for us to get in front of these potential lead sources. A special pull-out-and-save guide will be featured in the May 29th edition of the publication. The Phoenix Convention Center (also a fellow ISES member) is a major partner in this as well. The pull out guide will feature advertisements – as well as editorial on everything from how to plan an event, to reasons to keep them local, etc.
For more information on advertising and sponsorships, please contact:
Catherine Weathers
Advertising Consultant
P 602.308.6532
cweathers@bizjournals.com
In addition, the Phoenix Business Journal will be producing an event that will coincide with the guide. It will take place on Thursday, May 28th. This will be a half-day industry summit that will include a luncheon, education sessions, trends in the industry and will culminate with a social function.
If you would like the letter from the Phoenix Business Journal's Publisher Don Henninger about the section and stats on the Phoenix Business Journal/Noteworthy News please email David Cox, dcox@universityofphoenixstadium or Charlene James, cjames@imax.com.
We appreciate the willingness of the Phoenix Business Journal to consider us a partner in this endeavor, and their commitment to promoting keeping business local. Opportunities to get involved and be a part of both the publication and the event exist on all levels. Whether you are interested in placing an ad, showcasing your product or service or attending the event, we invite you to be a part of this! Our hope is that this can become an annual partnership that showcases ISES AZ members and what we do best.
This is one of many projects that ISES AZ is proud to announce. In the coming weeks you will be receiving info that will include how to best put your ISES membership to work, an online membership survey and more. There are a number of initiatives in place that we invite you to be a part of.
Again, thank you for being a member of ISES AZ. We hope that you will consider taking advantage of the opportunity to be featured in the Phoenix Business Journal’s Meeting & Event Industry Guide.
For more information on advertising and sponsorships, please contact:
Catherine Weathers
Advertising Consultant
P 602.308.6532
cweathers@bizjournals.com
The deadline is fast approaching!
Sincerely,
Melissa A. Jurcan,
ISES AZ President
Website: http://www.isesaz.com/
Desk: (623) 433-7122
Valley's Best - ISES Members Get the Word Out!
Christine Bailey is currently working on an article for Southwest Meetings & Events Magazine about hip, urban event spots in downtown Phoenix. Some sites on her radar include MonOrchid, the Ice House, Bentley Projects, 5th Avenue and Madison Event Center, some of the art galleries in the Roosevelt arts district, and the soon to open Penthouse Suite at Orpheum Lofts.
Other possibilities include Cibo, Cheuvront and Palette. As event planners and vendors, she needs our help! If you are open to sharing any favorite hip or urban chic places that you like to recommend to your clients or comment on any places that you've enjoyed working with please contact Christine!
She is looking for other options around the Valley, too, perhaps Axis/Radius or Suede in Old Town Scottsdale or the new hotel in Tempe, aloft. She is hoping to wrap up any possibilities by mid-week, so, if anything comes to mind, let her know by Wednesday.
Christine K. BaileyFreelance Writer for SWM&E
Email: christine.bailey@cox.net
Phone: 602.410.4506
Other possibilities include Cibo, Cheuvront and Palette. As event planners and vendors, she needs our help! If you are open to sharing any favorite hip or urban chic places that you like to recommend to your clients or comment on any places that you've enjoyed working with please contact Christine!
She is looking for other options around the Valley, too, perhaps Axis/Radius or Suede in Old Town Scottsdale or the new hotel in Tempe, aloft. She is hoping to wrap up any possibilities by mid-week, so, if anything comes to mind, let her know by Wednesday.
Christine K. BaileyFreelance Writer for SWM&E
Email: christine.bailey@cox.net
Phone: 602.410.4506
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
DEADLINE TO ENTER THE 3RD ANNUAL ARIZONA EVENT INDUSTRY AWARDS EXTENDED TO THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 10!
The Arizona Industry Awards, the ZONIES, are back! Don’t wait until the last minute this year, start thinking now!
Remember the awards are open to ALL in the event/hospitality industry in the state of Arizona - you do not need to be an ISES member to enter.
Events must have occurred in the state of Arizona, and your business must reside here as well. Events that took place January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 are eligible for entry. The categories range from special occasions to corporate events, festivals to sports events, lighting, rentals, catering, non-profits - you name it!
Do not be left out - you might just win a ZONIE!
And the categories are...
Best On Premise Catering
Best Off Premise Catering
Best Use of Rental Equipment
Best Event Decor
Best Event Marketing Campaign
Best Lighting/Technical Production
Best Logistical Achievement
Best Entertainment
Best Fair /Festival
Best Social Event-Budget Under $25,000
Best Social Event-Budget Over $25,000
Best Non-Profit Event-Budget Under $25,000
Best Non-Profit Event-Budget Over $25,000
Best Corporate Event-Budget Under $25,000
Best Corporate Event-Budget Over $25,000.
All entries will be due by Friday, April 10, 2009 at 5pm, no extensions will be granted!
Don't forget to mark your calendars! The 3rd Annual Arizona Event Industry Awards will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at the Hotel Valley Ho.
Tickets will go on sale this week!
Awards Partners:
AV Concepts
BBJ Linen
Creative Event Rentals
First Choice Awards
Hotel Valley Ho
Night Groove Band
Pacific Event Productions
Quest Drape
Southwest Meetings & Events Magazine
Table Tops Etc.
Tri Rentals/Chameleon Chair
If you have any questions about the 2009 ZONIES, please contact Brianna Patterson at brianna@creativeeventrentals.com.
Click Here to Download Rules & Entry Form
Remember the awards are open to ALL in the event/hospitality industry in the state of Arizona - you do not need to be an ISES member to enter.
Events must have occurred in the state of Arizona, and your business must reside here as well. Events that took place January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 are eligible for entry. The categories range from special occasions to corporate events, festivals to sports events, lighting, rentals, catering, non-profits - you name it!
Do not be left out - you might just win a ZONIE!
And the categories are...
Best On Premise Catering
Best Off Premise Catering
Best Use of Rental Equipment
Best Event Decor
Best Event Marketing Campaign
Best Lighting/Technical Production
Best Logistical Achievement
Best Entertainment
Best Fair /Festival
Best Social Event-Budget Under $25,000
Best Social Event-Budget Over $25,000
Best Non-Profit Event-Budget Under $25,000
Best Non-Profit Event-Budget Over $25,000
Best Corporate Event-Budget Under $25,000
Best Corporate Event-Budget Over $25,000.
All entries will be due by Friday, April 10, 2009 at 5pm, no extensions will be granted!
Don't forget to mark your calendars! The 3rd Annual Arizona Event Industry Awards will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at the Hotel Valley Ho.
Tickets will go on sale this week!
Awards Partners:
AV Concepts
BBJ Linen
Creative Event Rentals
First Choice Awards
Hotel Valley Ho
Night Groove Band
Pacific Event Productions
Quest Drape
Southwest Meetings & Events Magazine
Table Tops Etc.
Tri Rentals/Chameleon Chair
If you have any questions about the 2009 ZONIES, please contact Brianna Patterson at brianna@creativeeventrentals.com.
Click Here to Download Rules & Entry Form
Monday, March 30, 2009
Join us this week at the ISES April Meeting with David Merrell
You may register on site after Monday March 30th
Agenda
5:30pm: Registration, Networking
6:00pm: Dinner
6:15pm: Welcome
6:20pm: Introductions
6:35pm: Speaker
7:35pm: Questions
7:45pm: ISES Announcements
8:00pm: Evening Ends
Click Here to Register
MASTER SERIES: An Evening with David Merrill of An Original Occasion -“Walking the Tight Rope Between Creativity and Profitability”First, experience an event unlike any other - at the warehouse homes of both Kool Party Rentals and Shadow Mountain Productions! Dinner will be provided by Special Moments Catering and Events with beverage service by Pourmasters. And catching it all on camera will be Kelvin Photography!
Spend the evening with David Merrell! When David Merrell founded An Original Occasion (AOO) Events in 1989, his vision was to design and produce personalized and original events. “All truly special events,” Merrell says, “demand a customized approach in order to fully achieve the client’s vision and purpose.” It is this philosophy that has positioned AOO Events as one of the most reputable event design and production firms in Southern California.
Merrell, a native of Cleveland, moved to Los Angeles in 1983 and he worked in a sales and marketing capacity in various industries before finding his niche in special events. Combining a creative eye with sales savvy, Merrell immediately excelled in the event industry. AOO Events fast became the special event company of choice for clients ranging from former President Ronald Reagan to Warner Brothers Studios. Since 1999, AOO Events has won seven Gala Awards, the event industry’s highest honor. The awards were for Best Corporate Event in 1999 and 2000. In 2002 the fourth Gala Award and an Esprit Award was won in the Best Décor category for the movie premiere event for “John Q”. Again, AOO Events won the coveted Gala Award for Best Décor in 2003 and 2004. AOO Events recently won the 2007 Esprit Awards for Best Décor for an Individual Recently, AOO Events co-designed a series of events that was awarded a Crystal Site Award for best Multiple-Day Incentive Program at the ITME show. Dave was also nominated in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 and this year, 2007 won a Spotlight award for the “Designer of the Year” from Event Solutions Magazine. AOO Events has also just been nominated for “Event Company of the Year” by Event Solutions Magazine. Today, AOO Events produces events not only in Southern California, but worldwide.
Merrell is the former President of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES), and has served in numerous positions of international boards of ISES. A former member of Special Events Magazine’s Advisory Board, Merrell is regularly featured and quoted in numerous trade and consumer publications and is a popular industry speaker both nationally and internationally. Merrell’s current office is located in Hollywood, California.
Join David as he delves into “Walking the Tight Rope Between Creativity and Productivity”…
Every Producer, Designer and Owner understands the fine line we walk every day between creativity and profitability. When do you re-invent the wheel and when do you address realistic budgetary expectations? Are you over designing the project? What are your client’s true expectations? And can you make a profit within their budget? No matter how fabulous the design, if you’re not making money you won’t be in business for long! Walk away with a whole new take on the war between designers and bean counters. Find out if you’re a right brain or left brain personality and how it effects your work and your business.
Click Here to Register
Thank you to our April Partners:
Venues/Decor - Kool Party Rentals/Shadow Mountain Productions
Catering - Special Moments Catering
Drape - Quest Drape
Beverage Service - Pourmasters
Photography - Kelvin Photographer
Speaker - David Merrell of AOO Events
Cost: $20 for student members, $40 for members, $50 for non-members if registered by Monday, March 29. Registration increases $10 after Monday, March 29 -- and at the door.
Agenda
5:30pm: Registration, Networking
6:00pm: Dinner
6:15pm: Welcome
6:20pm: Introductions
6:35pm: Speaker
7:35pm: Questions
7:45pm: ISES Announcements
8:00pm: Evening Ends
Click Here to Register
MASTER SERIES: An Evening with David Merrill of An Original Occasion -“Walking the Tight Rope Between Creativity and Profitability”First, experience an event unlike any other - at the warehouse homes of both Kool Party Rentals and Shadow Mountain Productions! Dinner will be provided by Special Moments Catering and Events with beverage service by Pourmasters. And catching it all on camera will be Kelvin Photography!
Spend the evening with David Merrell! When David Merrell founded An Original Occasion (AOO) Events in 1989, his vision was to design and produce personalized and original events. “All truly special events,” Merrell says, “demand a customized approach in order to fully achieve the client’s vision and purpose.” It is this philosophy that has positioned AOO Events as one of the most reputable event design and production firms in Southern California.
Merrell, a native of Cleveland, moved to Los Angeles in 1983 and he worked in a sales and marketing capacity in various industries before finding his niche in special events. Combining a creative eye with sales savvy, Merrell immediately excelled in the event industry. AOO Events fast became the special event company of choice for clients ranging from former President Ronald Reagan to Warner Brothers Studios. Since 1999, AOO Events has won seven Gala Awards, the event industry’s highest honor. The awards were for Best Corporate Event in 1999 and 2000. In 2002 the fourth Gala Award and an Esprit Award was won in the Best Décor category for the movie premiere event for “John Q”. Again, AOO Events won the coveted Gala Award for Best Décor in 2003 and 2004. AOO Events recently won the 2007 Esprit Awards for Best Décor for an Individual Recently, AOO Events co-designed a series of events that was awarded a Crystal Site Award for best Multiple-Day Incentive Program at the ITME show. Dave was also nominated in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 and this year, 2007 won a Spotlight award for the “Designer of the Year” from Event Solutions Magazine. AOO Events has also just been nominated for “Event Company of the Year” by Event Solutions Magazine. Today, AOO Events produces events not only in Southern California, but worldwide.
Merrell is the former President of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES), and has served in numerous positions of international boards of ISES. A former member of Special Events Magazine’s Advisory Board, Merrell is regularly featured and quoted in numerous trade and consumer publications and is a popular industry speaker both nationally and internationally. Merrell’s current office is located in Hollywood, California.
Join David as he delves into “Walking the Tight Rope Between Creativity and Productivity”…
Every Producer, Designer and Owner understands the fine line we walk every day between creativity and profitability. When do you re-invent the wheel and when do you address realistic budgetary expectations? Are you over designing the project? What are your client’s true expectations? And can you make a profit within their budget? No matter how fabulous the design, if you’re not making money you won’t be in business for long! Walk away with a whole new take on the war between designers and bean counters. Find out if you’re a right brain or left brain personality and how it effects your work and your business.
Click Here to Register
Thank you to our April Partners:
Venues/Decor - Kool Party Rentals/Shadow Mountain Productions
Catering - Special Moments Catering
Drape - Quest Drape
Beverage Service - Pourmasters
Photography - Kelvin Photographer
Speaker - David Merrell of AOO Events
Cost: $20 for student members, $40 for members, $50 for non-members if registered by Monday, March 29. Registration increases $10 after Monday, March 29 -- and at the door.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Don't Forget to Enter Your Event and Register for the Zonies!
THE THIRD ANNUAL ARIZONA EVENT INDUSTRY AWARDS (THE ZONIES) ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
March 10, 2009 – Phoenix, Arizona: The third annual Arizona Event Industry Awards – the Zonies – are now accepting applications. The winners will be announced at the Arizona Industry Awards Gala on May 13, 2009 at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale.
Award categories include:
Best On Premise Catering
Best Off Premise Catering
Best Use of Rental Equipment
Best Event Décor
Best Event Marketing Campaign
Best Lighting/Technical Production
Best Logistical Achievement
Best Entertainment
Best Fair/Festival
Best Social Event, Budget Under $25,000
Best Social Event, Budget Over $25,000
Best Non-Profit Event, Budget Under $25,000
Best Non-Profit Event, Budget Over $25,000
Best Corporate Event, Budget Under $25,000
Best Corporate Event, Budget Over $25,000
While you do not need to be a member of ISES Arizona to enter, each entrant must be a member of the event & hospitality industry in the state of Arizona and have an Arizona address. The event must also have occurred within the state of Arizona between January 1-December 31, 2008. The format for entries that must be followed is specified on the application – entries must adhere to all rules. The entry deadline is 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 and must include the $35.00 entry fee. Entries should be delivered or mailed to Brianna Patterson, Creative Event Rentals, 2850 S. 36th Street, Suite 7, Phoenix, AZ 85034.
More information, including the Rules and the Checklist, can be found at http://www.isesaz.com/subcontent.aspx?SecID=79. For further information, please contact Brianna Patterson at Brianna@creativeeventrentals.com or at 480-840-0202. Tickets for the Arizona Industry Awards Gala on May 13, 2009 will be available beginning April 6, 2009.
What is ISES?The International Special Events Society is comprised of over 4,000 professionals associated among 41 chapters world wide who work in the special events industry as event planners, caterers, decorators, florists, destination management companies, rental and production companies, tent suppliers, audio-visual technicians, party and convention coordinators, hotel and convention managers, entertainers and much more. ISES provides education and networking to its members to promote professionalism in the special events industry.
March 10, 2009 – Phoenix, Arizona: The third annual Arizona Event Industry Awards – the Zonies – are now accepting applications. The winners will be announced at the Arizona Industry Awards Gala on May 13, 2009 at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale.
Award categories include:
Best On Premise Catering
Best Off Premise Catering
Best Use of Rental Equipment
Best Event Décor
Best Event Marketing Campaign
Best Lighting/Technical Production
Best Logistical Achievement
Best Entertainment
Best Fair/Festival
Best Social Event, Budget Under $25,000
Best Social Event, Budget Over $25,000
Best Non-Profit Event, Budget Under $25,000
Best Non-Profit Event, Budget Over $25,000
Best Corporate Event, Budget Under $25,000
Best Corporate Event, Budget Over $25,000
While you do not need to be a member of ISES Arizona to enter, each entrant must be a member of the event & hospitality industry in the state of Arizona and have an Arizona address. The event must also have occurred within the state of Arizona between January 1-December 31, 2008. The format for entries that must be followed is specified on the application – entries must adhere to all rules. The entry deadline is 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 and must include the $35.00 entry fee. Entries should be delivered or mailed to Brianna Patterson, Creative Event Rentals, 2850 S. 36th Street, Suite 7, Phoenix, AZ 85034.
More information, including the Rules and the Checklist, can be found at http://www.isesaz.com/subcontent.aspx?SecID=79. For further information, please contact Brianna Patterson at Brianna@creativeeventrentals.com or at 480-840-0202. Tickets for the Arizona Industry Awards Gala on May 13, 2009 will be available beginning April 6, 2009.
What is ISES?The International Special Events Society is comprised of over 4,000 professionals associated among 41 chapters world wide who work in the special events industry as event planners, caterers, decorators, florists, destination management companies, rental and production companies, tent suppliers, audio-visual technicians, party and convention coordinators, hotel and convention managers, entertainers and much more. ISES provides education and networking to its members to promote professionalism in the special events industry.
Imagine This
Don't forget about the IMAGINE Industry Happy Hour details are below.
IMAGINE Happy Hour
NEW Date: Thursday, April 2, 2009
Time: 5 pm - ?
The Place To Be: Sandbar
10050 N Scottsdale Rd (Scottsdale & Gold Dust – North of Doubletree; South of Shea)
It's time we had a bit of fun! Hope to see you there.
You must be a member of the Imagine AZ group to get details so invite your business friends to join our group.
Imagine AZ Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/events.php#/group.php?gid=39004020795
Or for more information contact:
AMY PETROVSKY
SENSATIONAL EVENTS
Scottsdale: 602.696.4646
Northern AZ: 928.445.1199
Fax: 602.334.1446
Mailing Address: 16252 North 49th Place Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
Visit:www.sensational-events.com
IMAGINE Happy Hour
NEW Date: Thursday, April 2, 2009
Time: 5 pm - ?
The Place To Be: Sandbar
10050 N Scottsdale Rd (Scottsdale & Gold Dust – North of Doubletree; South of Shea)
It's time we had a bit of fun! Hope to see you there.
You must be a member of the Imagine AZ group to get details so invite your business friends to join our group.
Imagine AZ Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/events.php#/group.php?gid=39004020795
Or for more information contact:
AMY PETROVSKY
SENSATIONAL EVENTS
Scottsdale: 602.696.4646
Northern AZ: 928.445.1199
Fax: 602.334.1446
Mailing Address: 16252 North 49th Place Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
Visit:www.sensational-events.com
Monday, February 23, 2009
Don't Forget to Register for the March ISES Meeting
To Register: Click Here
GREEN.
Enjoy an evening that is GREEN from start to finish - and leave with tips that you can actually implement!In the Garden, Every Occasion Comes to Life…We invite you to join us at the Desert Botanical Garden and to discover the open-air pavilions, scenic courtyards and historic settings at the venue. Once you have seen the beauty of the Garden, you will know why it’s a “natural” for both business and social events.
Enjoy dinner by Atlasta Catering and Event Concepts- one of Arizona’s most innovative caterers! Serving Arizona since 1974, their team of culinary artists is ready to design and execute your event. Overseeing everything from cuisine and decor to entertainment, florals, and staffing, Atlasta Catering is based on integrity, quality products and services, and exemplary customer service.
And…check out BBJ’s brand new eco-friendly linens that were just released! These tablecloths are made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
Then – listen to our expert speaker - Ira Mitchell-Steiman! Ira has more than 30 years of experience in the special events industry. He has been designing and lecturing coast to coast in the U.S., Caribbean, South America, India, Europe and Asia, which has given him a truly unique global perspective. Ira has been involved in corporate branding, stage design, entertainment coordination, costuming – you name it – and has been the recipient of numerous awards. Ira will be lecturing on…
To Register: Click Here
WHEN GREEN ISN'T GREEN.
Green is catching on. Corporations, individuals and special event firms are jumping to make themselves and their productions green or at least appear green. "Greenwashing" - the perception but not actuality of being green - is getting plenty of attention. The bigger challenge is getting a lot less attention - the determination of what is and isn't healthy for the environment...("green!"). Are natural fiber linens truly "green?" Is a wheat grass centerpiece a "green alternative?" Is fresh fruit an appropriate "green" option? See first-hand what is and what isn't green so that you can make your own educated socially responsible decisions!
Thank you to our March Partners:
Venue - Desert Botanical GardensCatering - Atlasta
Bar Service - TBA
Linens - BBJ Linens
Photography - TBA
Cost: $15 for student members, $35 for members, $45 for non-members if registered by Monday, February 2. Registration increases $10 after Monday, February 2 -- and at the door.
Agenda
5:30pm: Registration, Networking
6:00pm: Dinner6:15pm: Welcome, Introductions
6:20pm: Activity
6:35pm: Speaker
7:35pm: Questions
7:45pm: ISES Announcements
8:00pm: Evening Ends
To Register: Click Here
GREEN.
Enjoy an evening that is GREEN from start to finish - and leave with tips that you can actually implement!In the Garden, Every Occasion Comes to Life…We invite you to join us at the Desert Botanical Garden and to discover the open-air pavilions, scenic courtyards and historic settings at the venue. Once you have seen the beauty of the Garden, you will know why it’s a “natural” for both business and social events.
Enjoy dinner by Atlasta Catering and Event Concepts- one of Arizona’s most innovative caterers! Serving Arizona since 1974, their team of culinary artists is ready to design and execute your event. Overseeing everything from cuisine and decor to entertainment, florals, and staffing, Atlasta Catering is based on integrity, quality products and services, and exemplary customer service.
And…check out BBJ’s brand new eco-friendly linens that were just released! These tablecloths are made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
Then – listen to our expert speaker - Ira Mitchell-Steiman! Ira has more than 30 years of experience in the special events industry. He has been designing and lecturing coast to coast in the U.S., Caribbean, South America, India, Europe and Asia, which has given him a truly unique global perspective. Ira has been involved in corporate branding, stage design, entertainment coordination, costuming – you name it – and has been the recipient of numerous awards. Ira will be lecturing on…
To Register: Click Here
WHEN GREEN ISN'T GREEN.
Green is catching on. Corporations, individuals and special event firms are jumping to make themselves and their productions green or at least appear green. "Greenwashing" - the perception but not actuality of being green - is getting plenty of attention. The bigger challenge is getting a lot less attention - the determination of what is and isn't healthy for the environment...("green!"). Are natural fiber linens truly "green?" Is a wheat grass centerpiece a "green alternative?" Is fresh fruit an appropriate "green" option? See first-hand what is and what isn't green so that you can make your own educated socially responsible decisions!
Thank you to our March Partners:
Venue - Desert Botanical GardensCatering - Atlasta
Bar Service - TBA
Linens - BBJ Linens
Photography - TBA
Cost: $15 for student members, $35 for members, $45 for non-members if registered by Monday, February 2. Registration increases $10 after Monday, February 2 -- and at the door.
Agenda
5:30pm: Registration, Networking
6:00pm: Dinner6:15pm: Welcome, Introductions
6:20pm: Activity
6:35pm: Speaker
7:35pm: Questions
7:45pm: ISES Announcements
8:00pm: Evening Ends
To Register: Click Here
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