Meeting Professionals International announced the slate of candidates for its 2012-2013 International Board of Directors. “Essential skills and competencies are critical for volunteer leaders serving on the international board of directors. In…
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The winners of the Gala Awards—were named last month at The Special Event 2012, held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. The winners were chosen by members of the Special…
If you haven’t heard of Event Pros Take Action yet –stand up and take notice. At just 10 months old, this ambitious organization has already accomplished a great deal. It kicked…
Toronto is one big step closer to getting a major new attraction as Ripley Entertainment Inc. and dignitaries from all three levels of government gathered at the base of the CN Tower…
Congratulations to the following companies who won top honors in the 2011 BC Event Awards competition at CSEME West Nov 3rd. All the winners whose events fall withing the qualifying period will…
DATE: August 7-31 VENUE: International Centre/Congress Centre, Mississauga ON AUTHOR: Lianne Gravitis This past August, the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association (CGTA) kicked off its summer series of shows in Mississauga,…
July 16th, 2011, Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto ON Lianne Gravitis, OnSite Reporter, alex.canadianspecialevents.com On July 16th, 2011, the Live Green Toronto Festival kicked off its 5th year at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto…
The ground was sun-drenched at Port Credit Memorial Park in Mississauga. A carnival with jugglers, balloon artists, stilt walkers, strolling characters, face painters, clowns, foods of the world, kids events, music bands,…
Event Rental Group announced today that it has agreed to acquire Micki’s Luxury Linen and Draping. The company intends to integrate Micki’s operations into the Exclusive Affair Rentals division of Event…
Calgary-based e=mc2 event management inc. launches its Vancouver office this month. e=mc2 , headquartered in Calgary, AB, is embracing the positive forecast and is excited to expand and introduce…
Ron Benegbi, former president and principal of Carlton Group, Ltd., has announced the formation of Ron Benegbi Consulting. With an impressive client list of such notables as Nissan, Campbell Soup, Bell…
Yellow House Events Ranks #41 in the PROFIT 200 Ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies Yellow House Events, a leading event marketing firm specializing in the creation and execution of corporate events,…
Vancouver has yet again been ranked North America’s top destination for international meetings by the International Congress and Convention Association. The Amsterdam-based organization releases an annual report ranking cities according to the…
HUGE NEWS FROM ROGERS Incentive Works & M&IT Sold to Business Information Group (BIG). Business Information Group (BIG) has acquired Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine (M&IT), and the IncentiveWorks trade show and…
MPI Announces 2011 RISE Awards Recipients Recipients Influence the Present, Inspire the Future Meeting Professionals International (MPI) recently announced five recipients for the 2011 Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence (RISE) Awards. The…
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra held its 21st Annual Symphony Lovers’ Ball held on Thursday, February 3rd, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and thanks to the generosity of its guests, donors, sponsors and auction…
Join international award-winning event producer Ken Kristoffersen, President/Creative Director, POP, Calgary, AB and Toronto, ON at CSEME2011 for his insightful and informative seminars. Build Your Brand through the Power of Passion Presented…
OPENING KEYNOTE BREAKFAST at CSEME2011 MARCH 23RD 8:15 AM Business Meetings and Conferences Matter: New Thinking on ROI Presented by: Ed Bernacki, Cialis The Idea Factory Some say that conferences are about…
Once again Canadians took home top honors at the Special Event Show Gala Awards last weekend in Phoenix. The Annual award program showcases the best of the global event industry and as…
As 2010 comes to a close, many conference and event professionals have been looking ahead to the 2011. Here’s a look into what you can expect in the conference world for 2011…