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Event professionals from throughout the world are gathering in Chicago for The Special Event 2013, which opens officially today at McCormick Place. The event runs through Jan. 18...

Protocol expert Chris Young gives tips at the 2013 Academic Event Professional Conference

KATHY NEWBY has joined the STUART RENTAL CO., which serves the San Francisco Bay area, as senior event specialist. Stuart appears on the Special Events "30 Top Event Rental Companies" list. Call 800/400-0543 … ...

KELLI SPRAUGE has joined the HILTON SANDESTIN BEACH GOLF RESORT & SPA in Destin, Fla., as wedding and special events manager. Call 850/267-9600 … ...

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

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