ÿþ<html> <title>Canadian Special Events</title> <head> <link rel="stylesheet" href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/css/main.css" type="text/css"> </head> <BODY background="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/tile.gif" MARGINWIDTH=0 LEFTMARGIN=0 MARGINHEIGHT=0 TOPMARGIN=0> <a name="top"></a> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700" align="center" bgcolor="ffffff"> <tr> <td> <table height="149" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td valign="top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="10" BORDER="0"><br></td> </TR> <TR> <td valign="top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top1.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="149" BORDER="0" alt="Canadian Event Perspective Magazine"><br></td> </TR> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="184" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="12" BORDER="0"><br> <a href="#art15"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_press.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="29" BORDER="0"></a><br> <a href="#art6"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_eye.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="28" BORDER="0"></a><br> <a href="#art18"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_plan.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="29" BORDER="0"></a><br> <a href="#art1"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_biz.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="29" BORDER="0"></a><br> <a href="#art4"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_hot.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="27" BORDER="0"></a><br> <a href="#art16"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_readers.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="29" BORDER="0"></a><br> <a href="#art17"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_spot.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="29" BORDER="0"></a><br> <a href="#art3"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_ad.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="28" BORDER="0"></a><br> <a href="#art7"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_save.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="28" BORDER="0"></a><br> <a href="#art11"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_cseme.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="29" BORDER="0"></a><br> <a href="#art9"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_feed.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="28" BORDER="0"></a><br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_spacer3.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="100" BORDER="0"><br> <a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/home.html"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_subscribe.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="227" BORDER="0"></a><br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/side_spacer2.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="184" HEIGHT="750" BORDER="0"><br> <br><br> </td> <td width="19" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="19" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="463" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <br><Br> <p>Canadian Event Perspective Magazine (CEP) online. This e-version of Canada's <b>favorite</b> national event publication keeps you in the know and up to date on the hottest trends and meeting industry buzz in Canada. Find out what's hot and where to buy it, what's happening with Canada's industry associations and so much more. <p>Each section gives you highlights of the articles you want to read, simply click on the links to read the full version. We hope you enjoy CEP Online and we look forward to continuing to be the <b>leading source of news for the Canadian events & meetings Industry.</b></p> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_ed.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="463" HEIGHT="48" BORDER="0"><br> Its Fall and that means back to work. For event planners that means wrapping up the late summer incentives and getting ready for the busy Christmas season. This issue of CEP Online will help with some of that planning by featuring our unique and creative Christmas party ideas, cool event venues to host your event and some tips from the pros on how to get make your Xmas the talk of the town. <p>Speaking of talk of the town, this past summer and continuing into the fall has been a schmozefest around the industry. Everyone has been throwing a party and showing off their wares. From the Indy in Vancouver and Toronto, to the openings of Clounge, Eglington Grand, Paramount, Seven, The Loft, Dinner in the Dark, Gold Metal Plates, The Carlu Anniversary Bash, Storyeum and the association events, our reporters were busy almost every night of the week. Its great to see so much networking going on. At CEP we are here to help so if you re having an industry event or want to put on an industry event and need help marketing it, just let us know. We are happy to help. <p>Enjoy this issue of CEP Online and keep your eyes on the mailbox for the latest news from CEP, we have lots in store for 2005. <p>Have an eventful October. <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/sig.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="460" HEIGHT="70" BORDER="0"><br> <br><br> <a name="art15"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_press.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="463" HEIGHT="48" BORDER="0"><br> <p align="center"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_tse.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="180" HEIGHT="131" BORDER="0"></a> <p><b>CSEME</b> is pleased to welcome <b>TSEvents</b> as a new sponsor and marketing partner at CSEME 2005. <b>TSEvents</b>, publisher of the annual <b>TSEvents Resource Directory</b>, has been serving the Toronto-area event market for 10 years. <p>Watch out for <b>TSEvents Venue District</b>, a happening destination at the Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo (<b>CSEME</b>) Toronto on March 31, 2005 at the MTCC. This new hot spot will feature <b>T.O. venues of all kinds</b>. Clubs, convention centres, estates, galleries, inns, museums, studios, restaurants, retreats, theatres, wineries& <b>Plan to take part in the Venue District s first annual Street Party</b>, on-site from 4 - 6 p.m., featuring sponsored food/beverage/décor/entertainment - and invited guests. <p>Calling <b>all</b> special event suppliers: bakers, brewers, barristas, caterers, décor, designers, entertainers, florals, linens, props planners, producers, security, sets, tableware, tents and transportation companies. <b>Everyone is invited!</b> Book your prime real estate now to receive early bird discounts and valuable upgrades from TSEvents. <b>Think  A list </b> and make sure you re on it. <p>TSEvents  insiders in all categories please contact Pamela Smith to reserve your space. <p>Tel: 905-877-1113 <br><a href="mailto:psmith@tsevents.com">psmith@tsevents.com</a> <p><a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/docs/EXHIBITOR BROCHURE 2005.pdf" target="_blank">Download the Registration Form Here >></a> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br> <br><br> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.fosterwalkergifts.com/" target="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/banner_foster.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="540" HEIGHT="60" BORDER="0"></a></p> <br> <a name="art6"></a> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tr> <td> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br><br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_eye.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="48" BORDER="0"> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="40" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="626" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p> <p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="626"> <tr> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b><font size="2" color="#FF6633">PRP brings Knights Kingdom to life at LEGOLAND® California</font></b> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_eye_lego.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="281" HEIGHT="195" BORDER="1"> <div style="text-align:justify"> <p>Vancouver-based entertainment solutions company creates spectacular new show at California theme park. <p>When LEGOLAND® California wanted to bring characters from its new Knights Kingdom toy product and themed attraction to life, they turned to PRP, the live entertainment specialists. PRP, who has worked with LEGOLAND on seven other shows, including the extremely popular LEGOLAND Sports Jam, was thrilled to animate the medieval Knights Kingdom product line with a live theatrical show,  Knights Challenge: By the Code We Serve. <p><a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_1.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY >></a> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dividers.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="283" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> <p><b><font size="2" color="#FF6633">Look What s Cooking at STIR</font></b> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_eye_cook.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="281" HEIGHT="195" BORDER="1"> <div style="text-align:justify"> <p>Every once in a while employees need to get away from the office and do something they can actually touch, handle and sink their teeth into - like FOOD. <p>Culinary co-operation is not only fun and delicious, but getting together as a team to cook your own lunch is a true team building experience that can help you achieve your corporate missions and goals. <p>Employees from accenture Inc. spent the morning on business, then broke away in teams to test their cooking skills and make their own lunch. The cooking experience collectively helped the group unwind and fostered a new sense of  togetherness . It also broke down the traditional business hierarchy as different levels of management worked jointly in teams, each preparing a specific portion of the dishes to be served. <p><a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_2.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY BY AnD LOGISTIX >></a> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dividers.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="283" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> <p><b><font size="2" color="#FF6633">Team Building at the School of Rock</font></b> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_eye_rock.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="281" HEIGHT="195" BORDER="1"> <div style="text-align:justify"> <p>When a multinational services firm requested a fun, team building activity to launch their National Sales Meeting, Marisa Dimuzio of Toronto based event planner, AReA, contacted Rock the Stars to explore ideas. The result: a themed activity based on the movie School of Rock that transformed 80 participants into rock stars for a day. <p><a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_3.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY >></a> </td> <td width="10%"><font class="bodytext"> </td> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b><font size="2" color="#FF6633">Toronto Walk to Cure Diabetes</font></b> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_eye_diabetes.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="281" HEIGHT="195" BORDER="1"> <div style="text-align:justify"> <p>The 2004 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation s Toronto Walk to Cure Diabetes was held on Sunday, May 30th in North York. For the first time, the  kick-off and activities were held in Mel Lastman Square, a fantastic venue for an event that attracts more participants every year. It is hoped that Mel Lastman Square will be the permanent venue for the annual Toronto Walk for many years to come. <p>The Walk is the fastest growing fundraising event in the history of JDRF and is the fastest growing walk in the world. Each year, more than 45,000 people across Canada walk to cure diabetes - including representatives from more than 600 large corporations, local companies and families. Funds are still coming in for this year s Toronto Walk to Cure Diabetes and they are tracking towards $1,000,000 raised by approximately 6,000 participants. This is a fantastic result made possible by the hard working Walk Team at JDRF, aNd Logistix and a wonderful group of Volunteers. <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dividers.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="283" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> <p><b><font size="2" color="#FF6633">Courtnall Celebrity Classic</font></b> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_eye_ccc.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="281" HEIGHT="195" BORDER="1"> <div style="text-align:justify"> <p>Award-winning show producers PRP bring the stars together for celebrity gala to raise over $1 million for mental health programs and facility <p>Steve Nash, Jason Priestley and Pamela Anderson came  home for the second annual Courtnall Celebrity Classic (CCC) held in Victoria on July 17th. Hosted by former NHL players, Geoff, Russ, and their brother Bruce Courtnall, the celebrity golf event, gala and auction was created to raise funds and awareness for mental health. <p><a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_4.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY >></a> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dividers.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="283" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> <p><b><font size="2" color="#FF6633">YMCA Taste of the Community</font></b> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_eye_ymca.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="281" HEIGHT="195" BORDER="1"> <div style="text-align:justify"> <p>The YMCA Taste of the Community Event attracted over 800 guests to the elegant York Event theatre in Toronto. The event is organized by a group of committed staff and volunteers and is set-up to raise funds for the local YMCA s community fund program. <p>The Taste of the Community event is a food & beverage enthusiast s dream! The evening features a tantalizing array of food & beverage tasting booths hosted by some of Toronto s well-known food and beverage aficionados. Each year, the event has brought together an impressive collection over 20 of Toronto s respected restaurateurs, caterers, chefs, bakers, vintners, brewers, distillers, food service suppliers & retailers to showcase their talents. <p>Frank Greco & Associates <br>Toronto, Ontario, 416.360.8080 <br><br><br> </td> </tr> </table> <br> <p align="right"><a href="#top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="22" BORDER="0"></a> <br> <br> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <a name="art18"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tr> <td> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br> <br> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="20" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="20" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="628" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_eventplan.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="627" HEIGHT="298" BORDER="0"> <p><table height="200" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="647" align="center"> <TR> <td width="627" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"><div style="text-align:justify"> <table height="200" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="647"> <tr> <td width="390" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"><div style="text-align:justify"> <p>Learn from some of the country s top event pros during this one day crash course in the ABC s developing and managing a successful event of any kind.Whether it s a festival or fundraiser, golf tournament or gala, the fundamentals are the same. A successful event manager needs to know how to: <ul> <li>Develop a theme or concept.</li> <li>Create a framework and critical path.</li> <li>Create, lead and work effectively with an event team.</li> <li>Find, negotiate and work with suppliers.</li> <li>Manage event administration, negotiate and administer contracts.</li> <li>Understand risk management and legalities.</li> <li>Write a well thought out production schedule.</li> <li>Deal with technical suppliers and understand what they are talking about.</li> <li>Successfully execute the event.</li> <li>Do proper accurate assessment and reporting.</li> </ul> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_feature.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="390" HEIGHT="185" BORDER="0" alt="Register Now"> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"></td> <td width="200" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"><div style="text-align:justify"> <a href="https://www.logiforms.com//formdata/user_forms/6003_3119493/18974/" target="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_eventplanside.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="416" BORDER="0" alt="Register Now"></a> </td> </tr> </table> <br> </td> </TR> </table> <br><br><br> <p align="right"><a href="#top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="22" BORDER="0"></a> </td> <td width="37" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="37" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tr> <td> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br><br> <br> <p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="626" align="center"> <tr> <td width="299" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_deltech.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="299" HEIGHT="268" BORDER="1"> </td> <td width="10" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> </td> <td width="317" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b><font size="2" color="#FF6633">Consumer's Choice Award </font></b> <br>DELTECH PRODUCTIONS would like to extend our sincere thanks to the business community and to those individuals who nominated and voted for us in this Synovate Canada survey, and the subsequent granting of the prestigious Consumer's Choice Award for Business Excellence in Video and TV Production. <p>We have worked very hard for thirteen years to build a reputation based on integrity and craftsmanship, and it has paid off with hundreds of satisfied customers, and now with this very significant award. <p>For more about Deltech Productions please visit their website <a href="http://www.deltechproductions.com/" target="_blank">www.deltechproductions.com</a> </td> </tr> </table> <a name="art1"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br><br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_biz.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="42" BORDER="0"> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="40" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="628" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="626"> <tr> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"><div style="text-align:justify"> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Canada:</b></font> <br>Congratulations to the Canadian Award Winners of the coveted Esprit Awards presented by ISES. Winners include: <ul> <li><b>Entertainment Production Award Budget $ 0- $30,000 USD</b> <br>Jocelyn Flanagan <br>e=mc² Event Management, Inc. <br><i>Calgary , AB , Canada</i> <br><br> </li> <li><b>Esprit - Corporate Event Planning Award (Budget over $100,001 USD)</b> <br>Hala Bissada & Lori Moggy <br>Hala Events & Communications Inc. & Children's Aid Foundation <br><i>Toronto , ON , Canada</i> <br><br> </li> <li><b>Event Design Award (Budget over $50,001 USD)</b> <br>Jo-Ann Craigie <br>Visions Display Inc. <br><i>Toronto , ON , Canada</i> <br><br> </li> <li><b>Social Event Planning (Budget $0 - $50,000 USD)</b> <br>Carolyn Luscombe CSEM, CSEP, CMP <br>Eclectic Events International <br><i>Toronto , ON , Canada</i> <br><br> </li> <li><b>Social Event Planning (Budget over $100,001 USD)</b> <br>Hala Bissada & Lori Moggy <br>Hala Events & Communications Inc. & Children's Aid Foundation <br><i>Toronto , ON , Canada</i> <br><br> </li> <li><b>Entertainment Production Award (Budget $30,001 - $75,000 USD)</b> <br>Jo-Ann Craigie <br>Visions Display Inc. <br><i>Toronto , ON , Canada</i> <br><br> </li> </ul> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Toronto:</b></font> <br><b>Ellen Maracle-Benton</b>, owner and President of <b>Signatures Event Planning Group</b> since 1996 has recently changed its company name. Now called <b>Events In Sync, Inc.</b>, they specialize in detailed conference and event planning for both the Association and Corporate Market. The company was recently awarded a 3 year contract with Canadian Pain Society, in partnership with Georgina Smith of G.D. Smith Registration Services. <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Vancouver:</b></font> <br>Three of the largest consumer shows in Western Canada have new Show Managers. <a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_5.html">Click here for more info >></a> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Calgary:</b></font> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_buzz_plates.jpg" width="280" height="117" border="1"><br> <br><B>Gold Medal Plates</b>, presented by <b>EPCOR</b>, is taking place at the <b>Fairmont Palliser</b> on Wednesday October 27th. It is an Olympic-sized event created to raise funds and awareness for Canada's elite athletes. This national event will bring together Canada's best chefs in a competition that will celebrate the Olympic spirit, food, wine and entertainment. <a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_6.html">Click here for more >></a> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Vancouver:</b></font> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_buzz_kim.jpg" width="280" height="117" border="1"><br> <br><b>Destination Planners Inc. (DPI)</b>, announced the appointment of <b>Kim Cameron, CMP</b>, to Managing Director. Ms. Cameron, joins the DPI team from Rare Indigo Destination Marketing where she served as Director of Sales & Marketing since 2002. Cameron will report to DPI President Emily Edwards. <A href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_7.html">Click here for more >></a> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Toronto:</b></font> <br><b>theadlibgroup</b>, a full-service Toronto marketing agency, celebrates the official launch of their new public relations department. The partners, who attribute their 20-years of success to their unbound ambition to create, are thrilled to provide another communication avenue for their clients.  We have recognized the potential to inject PR into our marketing mix for awhile says <b>Toni Abramson</b>, partner of theadlibgroup. <a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_8.html">Click here for more >></a> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Toronto:</b></font> <br><b>AVW Telav</b> is pleased to announce that <b>Mark Portinari</b> will be transferred from his current position of Branch Manager at the <b>MTCC</b> to the position of Director of Operations at <b>Kerry Technical Services</b> in Toronto, effective September 1, 2004. Mark has worked out of the MTCC Branch for the last 18 years and the new challenges and opportunities offered by this position at KTS was an opportunity he could not pass up. Replacing Mark will be <b>Mike Dosch</b>, formally at AWV at the Vancouver Conference and Exhibition Centre. <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Toronto:</b></font> <br><b>The Canadian Comedy Awards & Festival</b> arrives in London October 27th with more than 120 artists performing in a variety of events over four days. The Canadian Comedy Awards salutes the best in 19 categories from film, television and stage with a record number of nominations submitted this year by.....<a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_10.html">click here for more info >></a> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Calgary:</b></font> <br><b>e=mc²</b> in Calgary has some major news to share. <b>Audrey Mayr</b> has joined e=mc² as their Director of Operations. Audrey is responsible for the day to day operations of the company. <a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_9.html">Click here for more news >></a> </td> <td width="10%"><font class="bodytext"> </td> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"><div style="text-align:justify"> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>International:</b></font> <br><b>The Green Meeting Industry Council</b> has partnered with <b>IMEX</b> and the <b>International Hotels Environment Initiative</b> on the <b>2005 Environmentally Responsible Meetings Award</b> that recognizes excellence and innovation in the meetings industry. The award represents the highest accolades for environmental responsibility among meeting professionals. The award will be presented in Frankfurt, Germany, on April 20, 2005. <p>Please find the attached application form for complete details on how to submit your nomination. <a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/Blue Green Meetings award criteria - 2005h.pdf">Click here for the nomination form >></a> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Toronto:</b></font> <br><b>Alexandra Simpson</b>, who recently completed an 7-week internship with <b>Innovolve</b> in Toronto has just joined the team in a permanent position. Alex is a graduate of the inaugural class of the <b>George Brown</b> event management program in Toronto. In other Innovolve news, the company, is working with the <b>United Way of Greater Toronto</b> to create and execute the first ever national conference on Social Enterprise. The event will run in Toronto from November 15-17 at the <b>Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre</b>. <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Whistler:</b></font> <br><b>Whistler Limousine</b> has recently acquired <b>Glacier Coach Lines</b> and launched a new concierge business, <b>Glacier Concierge</b>. They have moved to a larger location and have a range of sedan limousines to 57 passenger luxury coaches totaling a minimum of 22 vehicles. Glacier Concierge is an independent concierge business that works with all the top hotels, restaurants and tour companies. <a href="mailto:info@glacierconcierge.com">info@glacierconcierge.com</a> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Calgary:</b></font> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_buzz_magic.jpg" width="280" height="117" border="1"><br> <br>Its been a busy year for magician, film maker, and entertainer <b>Wayne Lee</b>. His documentary <b> The Deeper You Go"</b> produced by Wayne Lee and directed by <b>Jeremy Podlog</b> has just received the Best Direction award at the <b>Golden Gate Fiction & Documentary Festival</b> in San Francisco, CA. Wayne and Jeremy are in talks with various film producers and distributors, such as <b>The Documentary Channel</b> to have the film go international. Wayne is now concentrating on presenting his <b>Life is Magic</b> motivational speaking engagements. He now shares the secrets of hypnosis and mind power so you can magically create more health, wealth and happiness. Visit <a href="http://www.waynelee.com">www.waynelee.com</a> for more info. <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Montreal:</b></font> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_buzz_stage.jpg" width="280" height="117" border="1"><br> <br>After many years in professional lighting <b>Patrick Bouchard</b> makes a switch to staging, trussing and motors. <b>Scapin Staging Inc.</b> is a leading manufacture of portable staging and have recently been appointed the exclusive Canadian distributor of <b>Milos Structural Systems</b> and master distributor for the Stage Maker line of motors & hoists from <b>Verlinde</b>. Patrick Bouchard will be in charge of both marketing the both product line in Canada. <b>Lyne Huberdeau</b> also joins the team as Admin Coordinator. Lyne will play a key role in helping Scapin to supply the Canadian market with staging products. For more information <a href="http://www.scapinstaging.com/">www.scapinstaging.com</a>. <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Vancouver:</b></font> <br>Richmond, BC. <b>International Stage Lines</b> has purchased 7 new MCI J4500 model coaches, manufactured by <b>Motor Coach Industries</b> of Winnipeg Manitoba. This acquisition of motor coaches, is one of the largest single purchases by any British Columbia charter motor coach operator in 2004. <a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_11.html">Click here for full press release >></a> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Toronto:</b></font> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_buzz_marriot.jpg" width="280" height="117" border="1"><br> <br>Canada's flagship Marriott hotel, formerly the <b>Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre</b>, has changed its name to <b>Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre</b>. <p>"We added the word downtown to our name in order to reclaim our identity as a downtown Toronto hotel," said Director of Sales and Marketing, <b>Debra Sousa</b>. "While the adjoining Eaton Centre is well known to Canadians, it may not be as familiar to travellers from the United States and abroad." The new name better communicates the central location of the hotel. <p>"In the hospitality industry, location is key," said Sousa. "We wanted to ensure that our name reflected one of the hotel's top selling points -- its location in the heart of downtown Toronto." Email <a href="mailto:melissa.armstrong@marriott.com">melissa.armstrong@marriott.com</a> for more information </td> </tr> </table> <br><br><br> <p align="right"><a href="#top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="22" BORDER="0"></a> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <a name="art4"></a> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tr> <td> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br><br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_hot.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="48" BORDER="0"> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="40" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="628" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><font color="#FF6633" size="2"><b>Decor:</b></font> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="628"> <tr> <td width="100" valign="top"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_hot_decor.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="75" BORDER="1"><br> </td> <td width="10"> </td> <td width="518" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b>Copacabana</b> <br>Think sizzling hot sexy Latin dance club. Chic retro lounge décor, Latin inspired attire for staff, Mohitos for everyone and the sultry sounds of& .. Salsa baby. Rico and Lola never had it so good. Think sexy tropical hues, era vignettes and don t forget the cigar bar. A timeless classical theme comes back with a bang. So when bidding on your next event, take your client to the Copacabana for a night they will always remember</p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><font color="#FF6633" size="2"><b>Speaker:</b></font> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="628"> <tr> <td width="100" valign="top"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_hot_speaker.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="75" BORDER="1"><br> </td> <td width="10"> </td> <td width="518" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b>Michel Neray</b> <br>Michel is not a 'motivational' speaker, nor is he an 'inspirational' speaker - although he both motivates and inspires. Michel is a passionate speaker. He brings to the podium his high energy, warm humor, interactivity with the audience, and his deep knowledge and experience about his subjects. People leave his talks and workshops able to see their challenges in an entirely new light, with useful tools they can apply as soon as they get back to their home or office. <a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/Michale NBIO.1sheet.pdf">Click here to read more about his talks and keynotes >></a> </td> </tr> </table> <p><font color="#FF6633" size="2"><b>Music:</b></font> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="628"> <tr> <td width="100" valign="top"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_hot_music.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="75" BORDER="1"><br> </td> <td width="10"> </td> <td width="518" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b>Alison Vardy - Celtic Harpist</b> <br>Looking for something different, magical, ethereal? Alison's Celtic harpistry offers a unique musical experience either as a beautiful background entertainment or as a foreground feature concert. Her performances are a vibrant array of multi-cultural music arranged to delight and soothe the senses. Alison is a Western Canadian Celtic and Paraguayan harpist performing as a solo instrumentalist for concerts, conferences, receptions and weddings. As a regional full-time professional musician, her solo Celtic harp performances are often arranged corporate events. <a href="http://www.alisonvardy.com" target="_blank">More info >></a> </td> </tr> </table> <p><font color="#FF6633" size="2"><b>Product:</b></font> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="628"> <tr> <td width="100" valign="top"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_hot_product.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="75" BORDER="1"><br> </td> <td width="10"> </td> <td width="518" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b>eTicketMyEvent.com</b> <br><a href="http://www.eticketmyevent.com">eTicketMyEvent.com</a> is a web-based application that produces electronic tickets (eTickets) right from a consumers home computer. An eTicket is an event ticket bought on the Internet and printed directly on the purchaser's printer. The purchaser presents the ticket at the event at an eTicket entrance where it is scanned. The unique barcode printed on the ticket will only allow 1 entry per ticket. Consumer show producers will now be able to seamlessly link their web sites to the eTicketMyEvent.com web site where consumers will be able to instantly purchase tickets using their credit cards. The tickets will be available immediately on the consumer s computer where they can be printed. </td> </tr> </table> <p><font color="#FF6633" size="2"><b>Catering: </b></font> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="628"> <tr> <td width="100" valign="top"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_hot_catering.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="75" BORDER="1"><br> </td> <td width="10"> </td> <td width="518" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b>Great Events Group</b> <br>Their clients receive their undivided attention. They listen to their needs and work with them to create the event of their dreams. Of all the companies in Canada, we at CEP can tell you we truly believe that this is one of BEST caterers in business today. You just don t find service like this anymore. Their culinary team, lead by Executive Chef, Alois Multerer, balances their energy with knowledge to create new world cuisine, beautifully presented for all occasions. Their attitude, grace and style make them an award winning international gourmet catering company. The GreatEvents team is delighted to customize a gourmet or theme menu to suit you specific tastes and preferences. Whether you are entertaining for business needs or social events, call them and see why clients are raving about their them. A first class act. <A href="http://www.greateventsgroup.com/">www.greateventsgroup.com</a> </td> </tr> </table> <p><font color="#FF6633" size="2"><b>Supplier: </b></font> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="628"> <tr> <td width="100" valign="top"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_hot_supplier.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="75" BORDER="1"><br> </td> <td width="10"> </td> <td width="518" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b>Apex Tent & Events Rentals</b> <br>If you are planning an event, indoors or out, Apex Tent & Event Rentals can assist in making it a success. Apex is a BC based supplier to the special events industry with experience in both large scale events and festivals as well as small, intimate weddings and private parties. They do AMAZING tents at EXCEPTIONAL prices. Their mission is to provide a consistently high quality product with unmatched attention to customer service. Using their inventory to create imaginative, working solutions, they can handle your event from unique tent installations to the accessories and party rentals that you require. Free onsite consultations and assistance in finding the best match with your vision and budget is what they are all about. Please take this opportunity to browse their site then contact APEX to talk about your next event. <a href="http://www.apextents.com/">www.apextents.com</a> </td> </tr> </table> <p><font color="#FF6633" size="2"><b>Venue: </b></font> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="628"> <tr> <td width="100" valign="top"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_hot_venue.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="75" BORDER="1"><br> </td> <td width="10"> </td> <td width="518" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b>Skydome</b> <br>Not just another day at the Ball Park! For those of you who still think of SkyDome as the covered stadium built solely for the use of our dear Blue Jays' organization and other various sports related events*think again. SkyDome hosts numerous events throughout the year, most of which have nothing to do with sports at all. Family shows such as Garden Bros. Circus, Barney and others are always huge hits. Carnival type events such as their annual Spring Fling ,private holiday parties, glamorous gala dinners, dynamic corporate meetings and exciting product launches are just a few more of the many events that have taken place right on the stadium floor. <a href="http://www.skydome.com/">Click here for more information on Skydome >></a> </td> </tr> </table> <p><font color="#FF6633" size="2"><b>Hotel: </b></font> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="628"> <tr> <td width="100" valign="top"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_hot_hotel.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="75" BORDER="1"><br> </td> <td width="10"> </td> <td width="518" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b>The Ritz Carlton </b> <br>This magnificent hotel, the oldest in the Ritz-Carlton chain, offers what are undoubtedly Montreal's most posh accommodations. Guests enter the opulent lobby, where men must wear jackets and ties, under a beautifully restored awning from Sherbrooke Street. Inside guests find flawless service, luxurious rooms of various sizes and no less than three Montreal institutions: the soothing bar, where many celebrities stop in for a drink; Les Jardins du Ritz, which is famous for its afternoon tea; and the Café de Paris, one of the city's best French restaurants. Click here for more <a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com">www.ritzcarlton.com</a> </td> </tr> </table> <br><br><br> <p align="right"><a href="#top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="22" BORDER="0"></a> <br> <br> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <a name="art16"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tr> <td> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br> <br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_readers.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="48" BORDER="0"> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="40" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="628" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><font color="#FF6633" font size="3"><b>Transitions</b></font> <br>by Joy Fox <p>Nowadays, when you hear the phrase  I m in transition it means that person is job hunting or between jobs. I could have said that several times over the years. It would not have meant I was job hunting, only changing my direction, sometimes within the job, sometimes in a new direction. <p>In 1993 I took an early retirement from a large corporation. While working in the bosom of a fairly large company, one tends to feel secure, although not necessarily happy. Thus it was for me. I had a good job with a lot of responsibility, but it wasn t enough. I hated the rules and policies that went along with the job. It was time for a change, making my own rules, being my own boss. It is a major transition, as any entrepreneur will tell you. <p>There were several independent meeting planners operating successfully with their own clients and since I had been involved with meeting planning for several years, that choice was a natural direction to take. It comes as a shock, to find out you are the business! You do everything. It is a challenging position to be in.... <p><a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_12.html">Click here to read the full story >></a> <br><br><br> <p align="right"><a href="#top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="22" BORDER="0"></a> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <a name="art17"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tr> <td> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br> <br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_spot.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="48" BORDER="0"> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="40" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="628" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="628"> <tr> <td width="300" valign="center"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_spot.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="300" HEIGHT="200" BORDER="1"></a> </td> <td width="28"> </td> <td width="300" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"><div style="text-align:justify"> <p>Souls In Rhythm (SiR) may very well be the most undiscovered critically acclaimed band in Canada. An anomaly on the prairies, SiR is a four piece funk/soul squad from Calgary, Alberta. Even before the release of their debut album, they have already amassed a heap of accolades. In their relatively unknown existence they are: finalists of the National Songwriting Competition, winners of the CBC Showcase Competition, finalists of the Alberta-wide  Big Break Songwriting Competition, finalists of the Calgary Urban Talent Search, finalists of the Unsigned Vibe Urban Music Competition and winners of Calgary s Last Band Standing Performance Competition. </td> </table> <p>Formed by vocalist/keyboardist Scott Henderson, whose last project was the R&B vocal group The EarthTONES (5 top-20 hits, 2 Juno nominations, toured the world etc.), SiR seems destined to climb as equally lofty heights. <a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/CEP/online_sept2004_13.html">CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY >></a> <br><br><br> <p align="right"><a href="#top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="22" BORDER="0"></a> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <a name="art3"></a> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tr> <td> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br><br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_book.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="48" BORDER="0"> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="40" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="626" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p>Please update your records with new contact information for the following companies:</font> <p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="626"> <tr> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Knowledge Bridge Inc.</b></font> <br>349 Stewart, suite 2002 <br>Ottawa, Ontario <br>K1N 6K7 <br>Phone: 613-762-8641 <br>Fax: 613-241-3406 </td> <td width="10%"><font class="bodytext"> </td> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><font size="3" color="#FF6633"><b>Jazz Suite</b></font> <br>Has relocated to: <br>2488 Blind Bay Rd. <br>Blind Bay, BC V0E 1H1 <br>Phone: 250-675-4962 <br>Fax: 250-675-4963 </td> </tr> </table> <br><br><br> <p align="right"><a href="#top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="22" BORDER="0"></a> <br> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <a name="art7"></a> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tr> <td> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br><br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_save.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="48" BORDER="0"> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="40" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="626" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p> <p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="626"> <tr> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b><font color="#FF6633">October 15, 2004</font></b> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_save_mpi.gif" width="280" height="75" border="0"><br> <br><b>The Greater Calgary Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is delighted to present Cookbook Launch</b> <br>Location: Calgary <br>Venue: Highwood Dining Room <br>Contact: <A href="mailto:mpi-gcc@shaw.ca">mpi-gcc@shaw.ca</a> or 403-730-0136 <p><b><font color="#FF6633">October 17, 2004</font></b> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_save_wish.gif" width="280" height="75" border="0"><br> <br><b>Make-a-Wish Benefit at Our Flames </b> <br>Along with a Lobster dinner, your ticket includes Live entertainment by the Prarie Schooners Band, local celebrities, live auction all in support of the Childrens Make a Wish foundation. <br>Location: Edmonton <br>Contact: Ticketmaster or 948-9335 <p><b><font color="#FF6633">October 20, 2004</font></b> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_save_cses.gif" width="280" height="57" border="0"><br> <br><b>The CSES BC AGM/Tabletop Trade Show </b> <br>Location: Vancouver <br>Venue: BCIT Downtown campus <br><a href="http://www.cses.ca">www.cses.ca</a> <p><b><font color="#FF6633">October 27, 2004</font></b> <br><b>Gold Medal Plates, presented by EPCOR, Fairmont Palliser </b> <br>Location: Calgary <br>Venue: Fairmont Palliser <br>Contact Person: Glenn Fawcett <br>Contact: (403) 291-9700, or <a href="mailto:gfawcett@direct.ca">gfawcett@direct.ca</a> <p><b><font color="#FF6633">October 28, 2004</font></b> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_save_pne.gif" width="280" height="55" border="0"><br> <br><b>PNE Halloween Party/Charity Event </b> <br>The Halloween Party/Charity Event at the Pacific National Exhibition grounds. All profits from this event will be donated to the Dusk to Dawn Society to assist them with the help they give to young people with nowhere to stay at night. <br>Location: Vancouver </td> <td width="10%"><font class="bodytext"> </td> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><b><font color="#FF6633">November 2, 2004</font></b> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_save_to.gif" width="280" height="57" border="0"><br> <br><b>ISES Toronto Gala </b> <br>Disco Inferno. The event of the year for ISES. Dining, dancing and the best silent auction in town, Don t miss this affair. <br><A href="http://www.isestoronto.com">www.isestoronto.com</a> <p><b><font color="#FF6633">November 4, 2004</font></b> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_save_cep.gif" width="280" height="75" border="0"><br> <br><b>The Event Plan </b> <br>Presented by: Canadian Event Perspective Magazine <br>A One Day Intensive hands on workshop. Take the ultimate event planners crash course. 5 award winner international event producers will take you from conceptualization through bidding, budgeting, management, staffing, negotiating, planning, executing and ultimately reporting. <br><A href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/cse/eventplan.html">click here to register >></a> <p><b><font color="#FF6633">November 12-14, 2004</font></b> <br><img src="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_save_go.gif" width="280" height="86" border="0"><br> <br><b>Go West Conference:</b> <br>A MPI Regional Alliance: Greater Calgary, Greater Edmonton, Manitoba and British Columbia Chapters <br><a href="http://www.go-west-summit.net">www.go-west-summit.net</a> <p><b><font color="#FF6633">November 24, 2004</font></b> <br><b>Fab Five Holiday Season Party</b> <br>(ISES, CSES, MPI, WAEM, PCMA) <br>Location: Hycroft Mansion,Vancouver, BC <br><a href="http://www.cses.ca">www.cses.ca</a> </td> </tr> </table> <br><br><br> <p align="right"><a href="#top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="22" BORDER="0"></a> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br> <br><br> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.hiok.com//" target="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/banner_hiok.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="540" HEIGHT="60" BORDER="0"></a></p> <br> <a name="art11"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tr> <td> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br> <br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_cseme.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="42" BORDER="0"> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="40" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="628" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/photo_cseme3.jpg" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="609" HEIGHT="625" BORDER="0"> <p><font color="#FF6633" font size="3"><b>CSEME Conference dates announced for 2005</b></font> <br>After the most successful season in 7 years, Canadian Event Perspective Magazine is excited to announce dates for the 2005 Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expos across Canada. <p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="626"> <tr> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <ul> <li> <font color="#FF6633"><b>CSEME Vancouver</b></font> <br>March 14-15, 2005 <br>Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre <br><br></li> <li> <font color="#FF6633"><b>CSEME Toronto</b></font> <br>March 29-31, 2005 <br>Metro Toronto Convention Centre <br><br></li> <li> <font color="#FF6633"><b>CEIA (Star Awards) Gala</b></font> <br>April 1, 2005 <br>Toronto <br><br></li> </ul> </td> <td width="5%"><font class="bodytext"> <td width="50%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <ul> <li> <font color="#FF6633"><b>Event Sensations 2005 Seattle</b></font> <br>April 19-20, 2005 <br>Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue <br><br></li> <li> <font color="#FF6633"><b>CSEME Calgary</b></font> <br>February 22-23, 2005 <br><br></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </table> <p>The CEP Special Events & Meetings Expo 2005 - "Event Sensations" is Canada's leading educational conference and trade show designed for anyone involved in planning special events or meetings of any kind. In 2005, CSEME promises to continue its success as the most interactive event conference in the country. With over 67 seminars nationwide, workshops, international speakers, extravagant social events, and an action packed trade show, this is the most exciting and interactive industry event in Canada. CSEME provides the tools, contacts and information to help you take your events to the next level. <p>Exhibit space is on sale now - <a href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/docs/EXHIBITOR%20BROCHURE%202005.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for more information >></a> <p>Registration opens October 26th for all 2005 CSEME events. <br><br><br> <p align="right"><a href="#top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="22" BORDER="0"></a> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <a name="art9"></a> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <tr> <td> <p><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/dots.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="14" BORDER="0"><br><br> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/title_feed.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="48" BORDER="0"> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="40" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="628" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p><font color="#FF6633"><b>Contacts</b></font> <p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="626"> <tr> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p>Publisher: <br><a href="mailto:mark@canadianspecialevents.com">mark@canadianspecialevents.com</a></p> <p>Managing Editor & Creative Director: <br><a href="mailto:stacy@canadianspecialevents.com">stacy@canadianspecialevents.com</a></p> <p>Subscriptions & Circulation: <br><a href="mailto:Peter@canadianspecialevents.com">Peter@canadianspecialevents.com</a></p> <p>National Sales Manager: <br><a href="mailto:kyle@canadianspecialevents.com">Kyle@canadianspecialevents.com</a></p> </td> <td width="10%"><font class="bodytext"> </td> <td width="45%" valign="top"><font class="bodytext"> <p>Editorial submissions: <br><a href="mailto:kristina@canadianspecialevents.com">kristina@canadianspecialevents.com</a></p> <p>Conference Inquiries: <br><a href="mailto:info@canadianspecialevents.com">info@canadianspecialevents.com</a></p> <p>Toronto Media and Marketing: <br><a href="mailto:carrie@canadianspecialevents.com">carrie@canadianspecialevents.com</a></p> <p>Removals: <br><a href="mailto:registration@canadianspecialevents.com">registration@canadianspecialevents.com</a></p> </td> </tr> </table> <br><br><br> <p align="right"><a href="#top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/top.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="22" BORDER="0"></a> <br><br><br> </td> <td width="17" valign="top"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="17" HEIGHT="17" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> <table height="49" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td valign="top"><A href="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/bottom.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="49" BORDER="0"></a><br></td> </TR> </table> <table height="20" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td valign="top"><IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/cep4/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="700" HEIGHT="15" BORDER="0"><br></td> </TR> </table> <table height="200" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700"> <TR> <td width="20"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/html1/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="20" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> <td width="660" valign="top"> <p align="center"><font class="fontTen">Toll Free: 1-877-212-3976 / Phone: 250-538-5553 / Fax: 250-538-5554 <br>Suite 202 - 338 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V3 <br>email: <A href="mailto:info@canadianspecialevents.com">info@canadianspecialevents.com</a> <p align="center">Thank you and we apologize if this email has caused any inconvenience. <br>Canadian Event Perspective Magazine is national publication serving the Canadian event and meeting industry. </td> <td width="20"> <IMG SRC="http://www.canadianspecialevents.com/news/html1/images/spacer.gif" ALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="20" HEIGHT="20" BORDER="0"> </td> </TR> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>