Yes, business is getting better — slowly. But the relentless pressure on pricing has many special event professionals doing serious soul-searching about what services to provide and what opportunities to pursue.

Beauty and brains make a great combination. And our first issue of 2013 brings you both.

Managing Broadway shows, flying planes; they all add up to event expertise for Broadstreet CEO Mark Baltazar

From barramundi to bulgogi to bhelpuri, caterers share their predictions on what's on its way in, what's on its way out and what's still going strong on event menus

Blue, cocoons and ready to roll — all will be big decor trends at events this year

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The muddled economic outlook has the industry moving cautiously as it waits for a stronger recovery to take hold.

‘Sing mobs’ effectively and inexpensively raise awareness for World Prematurity Day

Come celebrate with us at The Special Event 2013, where the winners will be named

ANNA WILLIAMS has joined GEP ATLANTA as an account executive. Call 202/419-3410 … ...