Business news in special events this week includes Joel Lippman's move to South Street Seaport, a call for board nominations for SEARCH, and a new office for LEO Events.
New tools for special event professionals include a handheld label maker, a service that makes custom linens for rent, and a rental software program featuring an e-sign capability.
The latest personnel news for the special events industry includes the launch of boutique rental firm Please B Seated by John Dawson and the launch of Social by Samantha Sackler.
New products for special event professionals include an adjustable cotton badge lanyard, a powered-lift hand truck, and easy-install exhibition flooring.
The Hyatt Regency Minneapolis has added a kosher kitchen, and the Asilomar Conference Grounds and Fairmont Chicago have debuted renovations of their event space
News for the special event business for the week of Sept. 4, 2013, includes a new event director for party rental company Please B Seated, and a new president for big DMC GEP Destination Management
New tools for special event organizers include DIY websites from Evolero, the Cabana furniture collection from Lounge Appeal, and a DIY mobile event site from Momice