There is so much happening at CEP Magazine, we may not get to it all in this newsletter so make sure to visit our website to learn about all of our upcoming publications, seminars and trade shows.

Our Toronto Office First off CEP has finally opened a Toronto office which will be managed by Nathan Gauld, Client Communications & Marketing Coordinator. Nathan can be reached at nathan@canadianspecialevents.com. CEP is now hiring advertising sales executives, please email mark@canadianspecialevents.com for details.

CSEME 2008 The Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo 2008 (CSEME) is scheduled for April 1 & 2 followed by the Canadian Event Industry Awards (Star Awards) Gala on April 3rd in Toronto. Building on the success of CSEME 2007, the event will take place in the same venue - Constitution Hall in the north building at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and we expect a sold out show once again. After 9 years, the Canadian owned CSEME remains the leading event and meeting industry conference and trade show in the country. With 22 seminars, internationally renowned keynote speakers, two full days of conference activities, panel discussions, great debates, theme design and catering challenges, over 100 exhibitors and 2 amazing evening functions, this is THE SHOW to participate in. CSEME exhibitors are among the leading companies from Toronto and across Canada. They are the ones doing the most business, being the most innovative and most involved in the industry. Quite frankly CSEME Exhibitors are among the Best in the Business and that just makes sense. After all, success attracts success! Click here for Exhibitor Info.

Star Awards 2008 If you produce outstanding events then you need to enter the Canadian Event Industry Awards. 11 years running, the Star Awards are the pinnacle of achievement in the Canadian special events and meetings industry. You don’t need to be a member of any association to enter. Simply follow the instructions on the Call for Entries and submit your application. THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS FEBRUARY 1, 2008. Nominees will be announced on March 1st, and the winners will be unveiled on April 3rd at the Gala in Toronto. "Turn your great events into award winning events." Enter the Star Awards today!

CEP Magazine Haven’t seen CEP Magazine lately? Well, we’ve been hard at work on our BIGGEST issue ever. CEP Magazine has changed its format to a bi-annual hard copy magazine. Subscriptions now cost $75.00 and include the spring/summer and fall/winter issues of CEP Magazine, our newly updated monthly version of CEP Online magazine, a copy of our bi-annual suppliers guide and our NEW Canadian Corporate Entertainment Directory (published with our spring summer issue), weekly breaking news blasts and up to the minute industry news as it comes in. If its news and it pertains to the Canadian event market place, we'll let you know. CEP Magazine is Canada’s #1 source for event and meeting planners and suppliers and it just keeps getting better. Click here to update your subscription today and don’t miss a thing.

The Incredible Boris, 2007 Canadian Entertainer of the Year Finalist

Canadian Corporate Entertainment Directory Calling all corporate entertainers, agents and booking houses. We have created what promises to be the best marketing vehicle in the industry just for you. CEP Magazine has the largest database of event producers, meeting planners, corporate buyers, fund raisers, meeting managers, communications managers, media outlets, hotel and facility managers, catering managers, and administrative professionals in the country. We have spent the last 11 years building our lists and that means we the best have access to the people who hire corporate entertainment on a regular basis. Our new directory will be available and marketed directly to your target audience through our website, our magazine, our online magazine and of course in person at our events throughout the year. This directory will feature comprehensive listings of the leading singers, bands, solo artists, illusionists, magicians, dancers, choreographers, interactive entertainment, comedians, jugglers, team building programs, and the list goes on. In addition to serving as an industry directory, it will include editorials and features devoted solely to corporate entertainment. If you market your act in Canada, you can’t afford not to be in this book. Set for release at the Toronto CSEME show, display advertising is already selling fast. Call us today to book your space. Special rates apply for CSEME exhibitors CEP advertisers. For details contact us at info@canadianspecialevents.com.

Toronto: Metro Toronto Convention Centre Appoints New Director Of Catering Sales The Metro Toronto Convention Centre announced that it has appointed Camille Allman as the new Director, Catering Sales. Ms. Allman comes to the MTCC with more than 20 years of progressive experience in quality hospitality organizations. In her new role at the MTCC, Ms. Allman will be focusing on corporate holiday events and parties as well as the many large fund raising events, balls and galas hosted at the MTCC each year. www.mtccc.com

Toronto: Scott Connor joins Eatertainment as Executive Catering Chef Eatertainment announces the appointment of our new Executive Chef of Catering, Scott Connor. Scott, who most recently helmed the award winning ToTT's restaurant in Hong Kong's Excelsior Hotel, brings to Eatertainment Special Events & Catering a culinary style unlike any other in Canada. Scott's experiences in Europe, Asia and the Caribbean combine to create menus which raise the creative bar while relying on tried and tested ingredients appreciated by all. In addition to his work around the globe, Scott received rave reviews from the New York Times, Bon Appetit and Gourmet for his cuisine with the renowned James Beard Foundation in New York.

Canada: New Name, Same Great Association Independent Meeting Planners Association of Canada has proud to announce its new identity as the Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners (CSPEP) "The diversity and combined expertise of our membership sets a unique platform for business opportunities, learning and personal growth … the new name and identity compliments the level of professionalism and recognition our organization has built in the marketplace, with our clients and suppliers over the years." explains Heidi Wilker, CSPEP President and champion of the brand change initiatives. "With the diligence of a rebranding committee and the support of our membership the Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners will also take on a new logo, image, advertising presence and web site." www.impaccanada.com

Toronto: BC Event Management News BC Event Management announces, well known Toronto producer and choreographer Trudy Moffatt has joined the BC Event Management team and will be managing the Toronto office as of August, 2007. For more information about BC Event Management please feel free to call Trudy Moffatt at 416-696-5852 or Darren Dreger at 604-696-1234.

International: MPI Engages to Co-Create the Premier Pan-European Conference in 2008 More than 600 international meeting and event professionals are expected to attend The European Meetings and Events Conference, co-created by Meeting Professionals International (MPI), April 18-20, 2008. The event, formerly known as the Professional Education Conference-Europe, is the first international meetings and events industry educational conference hosted in London. www.mpiweb.org

Montreal: Carolyn Soumeilhan Appointed to Hilton Montreal Airport Hilton Montréal Airport announces that Carolyn Soumeilhan has been appointed to the position of Director of Business Development. A native of Montréal, she joins the Hilton Montréal Airport from the Doubletree Plaza Hotel Montréal, where she held the position of Director of Sales & Marketing for the past five years. Carolyn's sales career spans various market segments with the Wyndham Montréal and the Crowne Plaza Montréal, where she worked her way up through the sales ranks. www.hilton.com

Whistler: Cornucopia - Whistler's Annual Celebration of Wine and Food November 8 to 12, 2007 This 11th Annual Cornucopia is set to return for its biggest and best year ever with new extended dates, November 8-12, 2007. This year, and for the first time, the festival will run from Thursday through Monday to accommodate the long weekend. New, extended dates also pave the way for an expanded lineup of delectable wine and food grazing, tasting events, an exciting array of educational and entertaining culinary seminars and chef demonstrations, plus Cornucopia's ever-popular signature tasting event, Crush! - now running on two evenings. www.whistelrcornucopia.com

Toronto: Regal Tent Productions Appoints New General Manager Michael McCulloch, President of Regal Tent Productions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gavin Wells as General Manager. Gavin brings a wealth of applicable knowledge from a variety of industries, including media, consumer packaged goods and automotive. Gavin holds an Executive MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Regal Tent Productions is an award-winning purveyor of large, clear-span structures for prestigious events across North America and The Caribbean.

Vancouver Fireworks Now Offering High-End Furniture Rentals Fireworks Marketing Group in Vancouver has embarked on a new business venture, offering high-end lounge furniture rentals to event producers in Vancouver and Whistler. "We just got tired of seeing great lounge furnishings available almost everywhere except Vancouver and decided to take action," says Fireworks owner Tom Stulberg. With a sizable inventory and selection of couches, loveseats, chairs, tables, stools and bar counters, Fireworks is presenting West coast designers with the ability to create exciting furniture-based designs and VIP lounges for large and small groups. It's line of underlit bar counters offers a great alternative to the traditional bars available in hotels and event rental companies. Stulberg has plans to continue to invest in this market and significantly expand the range of Fireworks' offering over the next year. You can view photographs of their furniture here or download their catalogue and price or reach them by telephone at 604.687.4745.

Toronto: Exhibition Place Enters into Negotiations with HKHotels The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place today approved of entering into exclusive negotiations with HKHotels following their response to a Request for Proposal for the development, construction and management of an on-site, privately-financed convention hotel. HKHotels is a privately run company that successfully operates four boutique hotels in New York City and a new resort hotel in Prague. The hotel developer has put together a strong development team that includes NORR Architects and Urban Strategies, and is committed to achieving LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver rating design standard. The first phase of this development recommends an urban resort-style hotel, with at least 300 rooms, complimented by amenities including tennis courts, pool, health club, underground parking and green space. www.explace.on.ca

Calgary: experiential events experiential events is experiencing some major growth. Effective immediately, Natalie Selinger (formerly of STRUT) joins the team as "Director of Corporate Services" in the Calgary office, Amanda Pick (formerly of Wood's Homes Foundation) is now the "Vice-President Corporate Relations" and Hanan Chebib has been promoted to Senior Event Architect in Calgary In addition, experiential events opened offices in Victoria and Vancouver on September 1st, 2007r. Colleen McConnell (formerly of Hotel Arts) relocated to Vancouver and is now the Senior Event Architect and Deborah Muir (formerly of the Laurel Point Inn) has been appointed Senior Event Architect in Victoria. Finally in other experiential events news, Ken Kristoffersen, President, has just been named to the Advisory Board of the US based "Special Events" Magazine and is the first Canadian asked to sit on this Board. www.xvevents.com

Toronto: Cornerstone Celebrates 20 Years of Exciting Events! Cornerstone Entertainment Concepts Inc. is an award-winning entertainment and event production company celebrating its 20th anniversary. Cornerstone was founded in 1987 by President, Don Saytar and through the years and many varied experiences, Cornerstone has grown into a full service entertainment and event production company which produces leading-edge events and spectacular entertainment productions. Don has become an industry leader. Don has been the President of ISES International and been involved in industry association including AFM, MPI, ISES, Tourism Toronto and serving on numerous industry committees, the International Board of Governors of ISES, the EventWorld Advisory Board, the CEIA Advisory Council and as Vice-President of the Toronto Chapter of ISES. Don is a published author on the subject of “Working with Celebrities” and has lectured on entertainment, event production and business practices at the conference, college and university levels. Cornerstone, winners of the Gala. CEIA Star and BizBash TO awards, looks forward to building on its reputation and outstanding level of success while contributing to the continued growth, development and sophistication of the event industry. www.cornerstone-events.com

The following event industry companies have moved location:

Insite Display
Joanne Fyffe / Roger Huffman
Office (250) 595-3404
Studio (250) 813-3334
info@insitedisplay.com
www.insitedisplay.com
2038 Byron Street Victoria BC V8R 1L9

Reveal Marketing Group
6185 Tomken Rd Unit 8
Mississuga ON
L5T 1X6
Tel: (905) 795 3327
erica@revealgroup.ca

Levy Show Services
12340 Horseshoe Way
Richmond, BC
Canada V7A 4Z1
Ph: (604) 277-1726
Fax: (604) 277-1736

November 8 to 12:
11th Annual Cornucopia
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November 15:
CSPEP Annual Conference
Location: Whistler BC
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November 15:
MPI BC Leadership Discussion Round Table
Five current industry topics, led by 5 industry leaders at 5 round table discussions
Location: Vancouver, BC
Venue: Westin Bayshore Hotel
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November 22:
ISES Vancouver and MPI BC Present A Christmas Celebration 2007
Venue: Canvas Club
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Register: programs@isesvancouver.com

November 29:
CSES BC Christmas Party
Venue: Hycroft Mansion
Time: 5:30 PM -10:30 PM
Register: bc@cses.ca

December 6:
MPI Toronto Holiday Gala & Silent Auction
Venue: Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham
Register by clicking here

January 13 - 16:
PCMA Annual Conference
Location: Seattle, WA
Venue: Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham
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April 1 - 2:
Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo 2008
Location: Toronto, ON
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April 3:
Canadian Event Industry Awards Gala
Location: Toronto, ON
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According to Toronto’s Star Productions, the hottest songs for November are listed below so if you are looking for walk in, happy snaps or just hot music for your events, here’s the scoop:

Top 10 Songs of November 2007

1. Britney Spears - Gimme More
2. Sean Kingston - Me Love
3. Kanye West - Stronger
4. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
5. Timbaland - Apologize
6. 50 Cent - Ayo Technology
7. Against Me - Thrash Unreal
8. Fergie Ft. Sean Kingston - Big Girls Don't Cry (Remix)
9. Foo Fighters - The Pretender
10. Major Maker - Roller Coaster