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Don't miss this year's ISES DC Expo on Monday, November 24th from 4pm to 9pm
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Bethesda North Marriott |
| When: | Monday, November 24, 2008 Educational sessions take place from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm The exhibit floor is open from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. |
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Attend Expo:
- Save valuable time by meeting the finest vendors in this region, exhibiting hundreds of samples and ideas all in one place. See the latest in event services and products. Let these vendors help you solve tough design and production problems.
- Book new business, whether it's a planner securing a vendor or a vendor seeking out a planner to partner with.
- Compare suppliers to see how they measure up in cost, quality and lead time.
- Attend seminars on business-building topics like selecting the right vendors, haute foods for trendy events, magical advances in lighting. There is no extra cost for these seminars!
- Pick up tips on customizing, and transforming, your events.
- Not just educational, but fun! Meet hundreds of colleagues, network and mingle!
- Analyze the competition. You have a firsthand opportunity to observe new offerings, sales practices, pricing plans, product marketing techniques and overall positioning.
- Earn CEU Credits for your CSEP! By attending the educational sessions you can earn credits for continuing education hours!
- Add value to your company! The dollars you spend are an investment in the future of your organization.
- Put a smile on your face! Everyone leaves the Expo feeling good about their business, their connections and the entire event industry.
Registration Fees:
| ISES Member | $10.00 if paid by November 19; $15.00 thereafter |
| Non Member/Guest | $15.00 if paid by November 19; $20.00 thereafter |
Register for the Expo today by clicking here.
This year's exciting education seminars are produced by the ISES Decades Committee, a group of experienced, long-term ISES members who have much to share of what they learned from many years in the industry. We're offering something for everyone. Please note that educational sessions take place from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Working From Home
Whether you are just thinking or already telecommute or run your business from home, our panel of experts will give strategies to help you maximize the benefits and avoid the pitfalls.
Moderator: Carol Nissenson NOW THIS!
Panel: Ashleigh Dorfman CSEP, Posh Parties; Dave Edwards CSEP, Dave Edwards Events; Lori Hill, lori hill event productions
Let There Be Light: Today's Magical Advances In Lighting
Discover what is new and exciting from three leaders in lighting excellence. From LED to computer-controlled environments, learn how their creative genius can work for you. See demonstrations of different effects now available.
Co-Moderators: Dale Harmon; Plants Alive Inc., Sidni Greenblat; Rave Reviews
Panel: Vincent DiGiorgio, Digital Lightning; John Farr, John Farr Lighting Design; Eric Hertsch, Frost Lighting, Inc.
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Making The Team: How Planners Select Vendors
Your opportunity to find out what it takes to be selected by event planners to work on both large and small special events. Learn the best way to contact planners, how to make a great impression, and what not to do. And bring your questions.
Moderator: Tracy Bloom Schwartz, CSEP Creative Parties, Ltd.
Panel: Terri L. Bergman, TLB Events LLC; Kelley Gillespie, GEM Event; Susan Lacz, Ridgewells Caterers; Nancy Shaffer, Bravo! Events by Design
What's Haute/What's Not: Exciting Food For Trendy Events
How can your menu add excitement to your events? Learn the latest trends and get insider tips from the perspectives of three highly respected culinary experts: a celebrity chef; the co-owner of a top ranking DC caterer; and a nationally-recognized pastry chef.
Moderator: Bonnie Schwartz, Bonnie Schwartz & Company
Panel: Brian McBride, Blue Duck Tavern at the Park Hyatt; Eric Michael, Occasions Caterers; Leslie Goldman-Poyourow; Fancy Cakes by Leslie
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Current Trends in Entertainment: How To Customize Your Event
Entertainment can transform your event. Learn from these top professionals about what's hot in entertainment. Photographic and video footage will show you fabulous customized success stories from these award winning producers.
Moderator: Kevin Olivera, Olivera Music Entertainment
Panel: Ray Bialek, Bialek's Music; Pamela Burton, Cast of Thousands Entertainment Company Inc; Carol Nissenson, NOW THIS!
The Fast Track To Getting Your First Event Industry Job
Learn from Industry Professionals how to navigate your career path into the Events Industry.
Moderator: Marty Janis, Atlantic Services Group, Inc.
Panel: Chris Maulden; Atlantic Valet, Patrick Hardy; Bethesda North Marriott, Sidni Greenblat; Rave Reviews
The exhibit hall will be open from 5:00pm-9:00pm and will feature the
region's finest vendors and suppliers including these 40 companies.
Visit our website for
the most up-to-date info (we're still adding exhibitors!) and links
to each so you can do a little pre-planning for your shopping time. If
you'd be interested in exhibiting or sponsoring, hurry while we
can still add you.
Please contact Charlie Tucker by phone 202-489-6768
or email charlie@liveeventsunlimited.com.
| Current List of Exhibitors | |
| American Furniture Rentals | GiraMondo Wine Adventures |
| Atlantic Entertainment Group | InVideotation |
| Atlantic Valet | James Roy Fine Art Photography |
| Bialek's Music | The Knot |
| Blue Sky Films | MarcParcValet Inc. |
| Blue Thunder Promotions | On Line Suburban Video, Inc. |
| Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast | Party Rental Ltd. |
| Capital Card Systems | PBS, Inc |
| Cast of Thousands | Perfect Settings |
| CORT Event Furnishings | Plants Alive!, Inc. |
| Dave & Buster's | RCI Sound Systems |
| Dave Edwards Events, Inc. | Room Service - Furniture & Event |
| Digital Lightning | Rentals |
| Entertainment Exchange, Inc. | Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center |
| Event Digital Photography, Inc. | Select Event Rentals |
| EventRebels.Com | Sonic Promos |
| Exquisite Balloons | Syzygy Event Productions |
| Fantasy World Entertainment | The Chocolate Chick |
| Frost Lighting, Inc. | The JDK Group |
| Gala Cloths by Dulany | Washington Talent Photo & Video |
Special Thanks to Our Expo Sponsors
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Thanks to our many hospitality industry partners who support the show:
Association of Meeting
Professionals
ASAE & The Center
for Leadership
BizBash
Destination DC
Hospitality Sales and Marketing
Association International
Conference & Visitors
Bureau of Montgomery County, MD
National Association of Catering
Executives
Society of Government Meeting
Professionals
Washington Area Concierge
Association
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Save The Date
| ISES DC Expo |
| November 24 |
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at The Marriott Bethesda North
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| Visit the ISES DC website by clicking here for all details. |
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at The Mayflower Hotel
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| Rise and Shine for the December Monthly Meeting ISES DC looks ahead to 2009 with an elegant breakfast at the Mayflower Hotel on Thursday, December 18th. By Jennifer Fontine, ISES DC Director of Programs Mimosas on a weekday morning, anyone? Ring in the New Year a few weeks early as we celebrate the year ahead with breakfast at the Mayflower Hotel on Thursday, December 18th. This breakfast is sure to awaken all of your senses with a sumptuous morning meal and striking décor generously provided by A Vista Events. The cocktail reception begins bright and early at 7:30am - who says you can't have cocktails before noon--and a seated breakfast will follow. Following breakfast, we will host our education session, 2009 Business Trends: Devising Great Opportunities Now for an Unusual Year. ISES DC will welcome Bill Hanbury, President of Destination DC, who will give us an overview of the DC hospitality industry and what we can expect for the upcoming year. By then, the coffee will have kicked in and you'll be ready for the interactive part of the morning. We'll break into discussion groups and discover best practice strategies from one another as we relax in casual lounges provided by Cort Event Furnishings. Set your alarm clock and kick off 2009, or at least celebrate the light at the end of the holiday-season-tunnel. Event Schedule:
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| The 14th Annual Capital Awards Gala |
| Sunday, March 29, 2009 |
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at Party Rentals Ltd.
Beltsville, MD |
To all Washington DC ISES members. We are looking for interested vendors to provide the following services for the next ISES Capital Awards Gala, to be held on March 29, 2009:
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