JAIMIE HASTINGS, head of Westlake Village, Calif.-based CHURCHILL HOUSE EVENTS, announced yesterday that the company has relocated its office to Las Vegas. The company will continue to serve clients in California. Call 702/982-2216 … ...

The oldest, most prestigious award in special events is celebrated at The Special Event 2013.

Minneapolis-based METROCONNECTIONS founder and CEO SAM THOMPSON has announced he will retire from the company effective Dec. 31, 2013. President DAVID GRAVES will assume the role of CEO effective immediately. Thompson will continue to serve...

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.