July 9, 2007
Hala Events Makes Global Splash with New Event
Hala Events & Communications Inc. is pleased to announce its inaugural Island Triathlon Series™ (ITS) , a newly created and exciting event slated for December 1, 2007, on the magnificent island of Turks & Caicos. The original-distance triathlon coined The Island Eighty™ features a 1-mile swim, a 66-mile bike and a 13-mile run that will take place in Providenciales on the exotic and world-renowned beaches of Grace Bay.

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July 6, 2007
Culinary Capers Catering Announces New Event Position
Culinary Capers Catering has announced the formation of a new management position dedicated to developing and shaping event and sales initiatives. Sarah MacKenzie has been promoted from Senior Event Planner to lead the event planning team as the new Director of Sales and Events.

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July 3, 2007
CinCin Appoints New Executive Chef Mark Perrier
Jack Evrensel is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Perrier as the new Executive Chef of CinCin: "Mark is a tremendous talent. His fresh perspective, innovative style and drive to continuously improve will bring a new dimension to our guests' overall dining experience."

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July 1, 2007
CEP Advisory Board Member Scales Mt Denali!
Eileen Bistrisky, President Effective Event Mgmt has finally made it back from Alaska.   Twenty eight days on the mountain.  Over 100 lbs of gear to haul- stuck at 14,200 for 12 days due to bad weather up top, she bivvied 2 extra nights at 17,200. inally she summitted on day 25 solo, following another friendly group.  

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July 1, 2007
2007/2008 ISES Toronto Board of Directors
The Toronto chapter of ISES (International Special Events Society) has announced it's board of directors for 2007/2008.

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July 1, 2007
Hilton Hotels New South American Location
Hilton Hotels Corporation announces the signing of the Conrad Buenos Aires, the luxury brand's first management agreement in South America. Located in Puerto Madero, the Conrad Buenos Aires will include both a hotel and residences and marks the Hilton Family's fourth development in Argentina.

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July 1, 2007
Associated Luxury Hotels Expands in Washington & California
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has expanded its luxury portfolio with the addition of Suncadia, a 6,400-acre all season resort community in Washington state that includes the already-open golf-front Inn at Suncadia, as well as The Lodge at Suncadia, which is set to open in 2008 as one of the most luxurious and impressive mountain lodges in the great American Northwest.

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July 1, 2007
Kris Young 2007 Meeting Partner of the Year
The National Speakers Association (NSA), the leading organization for professional speakers, will honor Kris Young of Martin Bastian Productions as its 2007 Professional Meeting Partner of the Year at NSA’s 2007 Convention, July 9-12, in San Diego, Calif. NSA’s Meeting Partner of the Year Award is given annually to a professional who builds strong ties within the meetings industry and fosters extraordinary relationships with professional speakers.

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July 1, 2007
Jasper Keynote Presentation Laser
The art of delivering a business presentation just became easier and more natural thanks to the new Jasper Keynote — the first green laser device to incorporate radio technology that allows the speaker to control presentation hardware remotely, announced Jasper Laser President Noah Acres.

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July 1, 2007
Whistler Children's Art Festival, July 14-15, 2007
The 24th annual Whistler Children's Art Festival brings together emerging and professional artists, artisans and performers to share their skills with Whistler kids and families. The jam-packed two-day festival will be held in Whistler Creekside July 14 and 15, 2007 and will feature fine arts, crafts and performance-based workshops for young people.

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July 1, 2007
Network Connects Companies to Olympic Opportunities
Businesses looking to reap 2010 benefits have another tool for success, announced Colin Hansen, Minister of Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Olympics. "The 2010 Business Network is just one more way the Province, through the B.C. 2010 Winter Games Secretariat, is ensuring our local businesses have the tools they need to capitalize on $4 billion in 2010-related procurement opportunities," said Hansen.

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