J.R. Kliaman and the team at Wholesale Tape and Supply of Van Nuys, Calif., are celebrating their 30th anniversary &hellip...

Gala Award-worthy decor and the loss of the legendary event designer Richard Carbotti were top Special Events articles in January 2014.

Event professionals from throughout the industry salute Richard Carbotti, who died Jan. 21, for his courage, compassion and connection to others.

Business news in special events this week includes promotions at Creative Coverings linens and a new associate director of catering at New York's iconic Rainbow Room. 

Special event industry professionals are invited to honor the late Richard Carbotti with their tributes on the SpecialEvents.com site

The special event industry mourns the sudden loss of Richard Carbotti, head of Perfect Surroundings--a legendary leader in event design.

Business news in special events this week includes new roles for Barbara Myers at IMN Solutions and Diane Butner at Destinations by Design

Business news in special events this week includes Lisa Demarest, CMP, joining AMF Media Group and Patrick Delaney and Padraic Gilligan forming the SoolElla agency.

Day 1 of the Special Event 2014 brings education sessions and exhibits for special event professionals, followed by fun at Nashville's Tequila Cowboy nightclub

The Special Event 2014 debuts in Nashville, Tenn., on Jan. 8.