October 2, 2007
CEP Magazine Announces Dates for Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo
Once again, The Metro Toronto Convention Centre will host the 2008 Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo, the country's premier conference and trade show designed for the meetings and event industry. Produced by Canadian Event Perspective Magazine the CSEME, taking place April 1-2, 2008 is the only national event offering both 2 day intensive masters and entry level education programs, sizzling social events, speed networking, & a valuable, exciting trade show showcasing national and regional suppliers. Don't miss this world class conference in your own back yard and definitely don't miss the Canadian Event Industry Star Awards Gala on April 3rd. Details online soon.
October 2, 2007
MTCC to Welcome 5,000 Top Leaders From World's Coatings Industry
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre will welcome more than 5000 of the top leaders and scientists from the international coatings industry this week when it plays host to the industry's top annual event; ICE 2007. Sponsored by the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technologies, this conventions will run from Oct 3-5. The MTCC anticipates this major convention will produce significant revenue for Toronto's hotels, restaurants and shops with an estimated economic impact of approximately $10.76 million in direct spending.
October 1, 2007
IMPAC Gets a New Name
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." explains Heidi. As the landscape of the meeting industry and event culture has changed and grown exponentially over the last five years the Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners is now one of Canada's most influential professional meeting planning organizations, handling hundreds of meetings and events each year.
October 2007
Regal Tent Productions, is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Gavin Wells
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.
