Carolyn Dempsey-Arcuri has operated her own event business—Port Chester, N.Y.-based Carolyn Dempsey Design--for 11 years, but she has worked to up her game by participating in the Goldman Sachs "10,000 Small Businesses" initiative. The program...

Minneapolis-based METRO CONNECTIONS has named ERIC BRYSON an event services artist and fabricator and TAYLOR MARTINSON (see photo) a production services coordinator. Call 612/333-8687 … ...

The fifth edition of the Special Events "25 Great, Big Caterers" list shows benefit of landmark events slated for 2012.

Esprits due today but May 9, too The 2012 ISES Esprit entries are due by 11:59 PST today—but for only $25, you have till May 9. The Esprits will be awarded at ISES' gala 25th anniversary celebration in Dallas, where the association got its start...

MELANIE GOODWIN, CMP, DMCP [see photo], has joined IN GOOD COMPANY MEETINGS & EVENTS of San Ramon, Calif., as director of business development. Call 925/855-3255 … ...

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As the economy gets better and audiences grow bigger, event entertainment experts sing out on which acts are winners and which are exiting stage left.

Today's best theme decor engages guests' senses — all of them.

Event rental operators find many ways to get client feedback, and now turn to social media as a savvy strategy.

Eight great design teams showcased their table design talents at The Special Event 2012 in Tampa, Fla. We have a place ready for you — draw up a chair and enjoy!