May
08
2013Become a “Partner of ISES Live”
For $300 (cash only), you, your company or your ISES Chapter can show support for ISES Live 2013.
Produced by the International Special Events Society, ISES Live has been created to deliver an inspirational experience that will provide a platform from which to stimulate ideas and share knowledge with other creative professionals from around the world.
You will be listed as a conference partner in all printed and digital collateral beginning when payment is received through the final thank you in the ISES pages post conference section. For more information contact Melissa Jurcan at melissa@seafair.com
Apr
30
2013What’s new and exciting in Cleveland?
What do we have to look forward to over the next couple years? Join us on May 23, 2013 for a luncheon where some of the city’s most informed movers and shakers will be there to answer all your questions and let you know what’s happening in your town.
Luncheon at the Sheraton Airport Hotel from 11:30am – 1:30pm
Register Here
Speakers Include:
| Michael Mulhall | Director of Partnerships | Positively Cleveland |
| Tony Prusak | Senior Director of Convention Sales | Global Center for Health Innovation / Cleveland Convention Center |
| Cindi Szymanski | Manager of Brand Communications | Playhouse Square |
Apr
29
2013The 2nd Annual ISES Ohio WOW Awards took place on April 19th, 2013 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and were a huge success.
We’re proud to have hosted this year’s event and are looking forward to attending next year’s event in Cincinnati.
Click Here to see the event photos from Digital Photos by Dale.
Here are the winners:
Best Marketing- Design Collateral under $25,000
Ghost Light Productions, LLC
for: Cleveland Police Foundation Gala
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Best Marketing- Design Collateral over $25,000
Rock The House Entertainment Group
for: Rock Your Prom 2012
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Best Event Design- Décor under $25,000
FLOURISH bespoke floral & event styling
for: Sparkling Celebration
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Best Entertainment Production $25,000- $75,000
Something New Events
for: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions 2012
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Best Technical Production
Rock The House Entertainment Group
for: Automated Packaging Systems 50th Anniversary
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Best Entertainment Production $25,000- $75,000
Class Acts Entertainment
for: 200Columbus Bicentennial Birthday Celebration
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Best Entertainment Production under $25,000
Zone Entertainment
for: Back to the Future: Part 4 (Edgewood High School Homecoming)
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Best Event Photography
Making the Moment Photography
for: Lauren & Kyle’s Wedding
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Best Event Support Services
Event Source Columbus
for: Pediatric Hospital Celebration
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Best Event with a Legacy
Ghost Light Productions, LLC
for: 9th Annual Into the Light Walk for Suicide Prevention
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Best Public Event
City of Dublin
for: Spooktacular
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Best Social Event $25,000- $75,000
Event Source
for: Peace Birthday
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Best Social Event over $75,000
Something New Events
for: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions 2012
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Best Wedding under $25,000
Solus Lighting LTD
for: Downtown Contemporary
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Best Wedding $75,000- $200,000
Kirkbrides
for: New Year’s Eve Wedding
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Best Wedding over $200,000
Heidzillas Wedding Coordination
for: Amy & Steve’s “Epic” Wedding
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Best Event for a Non-Profit Organization $75,000- $200,000
Something New Events
for: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions 2012
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Best Event for a Non-Profit Organization over $200,000
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
for: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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Best Meeting- Conference Program over $250,000
Jobe & Associates
for: Puerto Rico 2012!
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Best Corporate Event $75,000- $200,000
Something New Events
for: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductions 2012
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Best Corporate Event over $200,000
Rock The House Entertainment Group
for: Saveguard Properties
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Best ISES Team Effort $25,000-$75,000
Event Source, Something New Events, & Everything Tented
for: Peace Birthday
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Best ISES Team Effort $75,000-$200,000
Cleveland Zoological Society, Event Source, Everything Tented, Rock The House Entertainment Group
for: ZippityZooDoo
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Best ISES Team Effort over $200,000
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Event Source, Details and Florabunda Designs Inc.,Cameron Mitchell Catering, Class Acts Entertainment, Lasting Impressions Event Rental
for: Pediatric Hospital Grand Opening Weekend
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Apr
04
2013Easy Way To Save $75
To win – e-mail ISESCLE@GMail.com with a few sentences on how ISES has helped your business.
This contest is available to any ISES member. 6 winners will be chosen randomly leading up to the April 19th event at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets are a $75 value and include entertainment, dinner & networking. This is Ohio’s Event Industry party of the year. The ISES Ohio WOW! Awards are an opportunity for statewide recognition and to celebrate event professionals, and their events, in Ohio. To learn more about the ISES Ohio WOW Awards visit www.ISESOhioWOW.com
Apr
03
2013Will I See You on 4/19?
I had the pleasure of attending my first ISES Awards show last year for the Ohio WOW Awards in Columbus. What a wonderful experience! I was new to ISES at the time. And just learning about the organization, and everything it has to offer a member. I have to say, I felt so welcomed. As the new kid on the block, I was introduced to so many people in our industry. It was an amazing event! What a great way to see the talents, and works of the best in Ohio, showcased under one roof. I feel that it truly benefited myself, and my company by giving us the opportunity to become familiar with others in our industry. The Wow Awards not only provided a great networking experience, but an inner connection between these top event professionals. It was amongst one of my top events I have attended so far. It really helped to kick things in gear for me. I have since experienced growth within ISES. I have become a member of the events committee, and a Director At Large for the Cleveland Board. My advise to anyone who is undecided about attending this event is, if you want to grow, and witness what ISES is all about, and has to offer, come get “WOW’d”!
Natalie Shugars
Sales Manager
Three Rivers Entertainment & Production
Mar
20
2013Our chapter was so excited to travel to fellow midwest chapter, ISES Chicago. We chuckled to ourselves when the email came out from headquarters regarding what to wear as we are used to the cold temps. here in Cleveland…. I am pondering if Spring will ever come!
ISES Cleveland was very well represented, having 8 board members in attendance. It was great to hear from the other chapters in the roundtable discussion. What is working for them and what isn’t working and how we, as a chapter and region, were able to give our input. We have monthly president calls, but being in the room with these individuals, we were able to produce some serious hail on that brainstorm! Being on the board for the past 5 years, I have seen our chapter in many of the phases others are in. I am fortunate to lead a strong chapter with many past presidents and current board members who returned to the board for another tour of duty.
While in Chicago I took time to reflect on what I could do in the remaining months as President to make our chapter stronger. I want to keep our members connected and involved. Our chapter strives at listening to our members and implementing the ideas they have.
I hope you see the value in your membership. Many of the people in ISES are my creative partners (vendors), but more importantly they are my friends. I can call them for ideas and lean on them in times of need.
My door is always open to listen to what you want out of your membership. I hope you don’t feel that this is just a membership group to join but a true investment into your career and your future.
I look forward to The Special Event 2014 in Nashville, TN (yee-haw!). I plan to stay an extra day to walk the show floor and attend more of the educational sessions that are offered. If you can take a few days to attend I highly recommend it. It is great to meet in person many of the people you interact with, follow on Twitter, or just to hang out with many of the talented individuals who make up the Events Industry!
- President
- Laura Hoffman
- Assistant Director of Special Events
- Cleveland Clinic
- hoffmal3@ccf.org
- clevelandclinic.org
- Read Laura’s Bio Here
Mar
20
2013It is time to begin the election process to choose those leaders who will guide and direct the ISES for the next 12 months, beginning on July 1, 2013. In accordance with our Bylaws and election guidelines, the Nominating Committee sends this “Call for Nominations” and Application to you to encourage you to nominate for consideration any individual who you feel would be an asset to in a leadership position.
Please review the nomination election guidelines. We urge you to respond on the form that follows. The deadline for nominations is April 22, 2013. Please take advantage of this opportunity to give input to the Nominating Committee.
NOMINATION/ELECTION GUIDELINES
1. Any voting member of ISES, whose dues are current, may place into nomination the name(s) of any member(s) who joined ISES on or before December 31, 2012 including him/herself, to serve as an elected Officer or Director of the Chapter. Student members are not eligible.
2. Each Director is elected for a two-year term, and each Officer serves a one-year term. Chapter-in-Formation Officers will serve two years.
3. Members of the Board of Directors and Officers must attend chapter meetings and Board meetings.
4. The Officer positions being elected for the one-year term beginning in July 2013 are: President, President-Elect, VP of Membership, VP of Education/Programs, VP of Communications
5. In addition, four (4) Directors, whose two-year terms begin July 1, 2013 are also being elected at this time.
6. To place a member’s name into nomination, please complete the enclosed Nomination/Application Form and return it to the nominating committee.
Click Here For Additional Information
Click Here For Nomination Application Form
Please return the Call for Nominations form to
ISES Cleveland
c/o Laura Hoffman
Cleveland Clinic
3050 Science Park Dr., AC 322
Beachwood, OH 44122
Mar
05
2013NEIL LEESON DECOR FLORAL
FLORAL DESIGN, MANAGEMENT, & SUPPORT POSITIONS AVAILABLE SOON
West Akron-based, high-style floral design company known for creating unique and exciting weddings, events, and daily arrangements is expanding for the 2013 season and is now accepting resumes for the following positions to begin in April 2013:
Floral/Event Production & Retail Manager
Applicant must have experience in all aspects of floral design, from daily deliveries to bridal bouquets to centerpieces, as well as experience in the supervision, training, and development of a floral design staff. We are looking for a highly-organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated individual who can keep a staff on task on a daily basis to meet deadlines while maintaining a pleasant, team-oriented workplace. This person should also be strong in continually developing creative strategies to help keep the company moving forward and growing. This is a full-time, possibly salaried position. General computer skills and management experience are required.
Executive Assistant
Full-time position for the assisting of owner and two upper-level managers. Must be a great multi-tasker and communicator, be flexible and adaptable, and enjoy working in a fast-pace, ever-changing creative yet structured environment. Must possess excellent customer service skills and a positive, outgoing, “can-do” attitude. Strong computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as Apple computers are needed. Good writing skills and some marketing experience are needed as well. Responsible for overseeing building maintenance and a small housekeeping staff.
Floral Designers
We will have openings for two to four full- and part-time floral designers. Individuals must be highly creative, highly organized, energetic, and detail-oriented, with strong customer service skills and the ability to work well alone and within a large group. Knowledge and experience in wedding and event design and installation, as well as in retail (daily deliveries, etc.) are required. Experience in high-style contemporary and classic design is desired. General computer skills are required.
Please send an email informing us of what position you are interested in and your resume to Neil Leeson - neil@neilleeson.com .
Feb
28
2013by Amy Van Duyne
Last night as I joined 580 other attendees at the annual Connector’s Choice Awards in Cleveland, hosted by Cleveland Business Connects (CBC) Magazine, I couldn’t help but be a proud member of ISES Cleveland. It was such a joy to see so many event industry professionals be recognized as the best and brightest individuals and groups that represent the local corporate event-planning industry as well as the professional networking community. The encouragement from other ISES members as a nominated finalist for Networking Star of the Year, to the congratulations afterwards for winning Floral Design Company of the Year made me so proud.Congratulations to the following ISES Member Finalists and Winners (in no particular order) Winners
- Laura Hoffman of Cleveland Clinic: Nonprofit Fundraiser of the Year (budget over $50,000) & Golf Outing of the Year
- Deb Hermann of GhostLight Productions: Event Production Company of the Year & Corporate Event Planner of the Year
- Scott Pickel of Everything Tented: Event Rental Company of the Year
- Amy Van Duyne of Neil Leeson Decor Floral: Floral Design Company of the Year
- Brigitte Stonitsch of Marigold Catering: Offsite Caterer of the Year
- Jordan Davis of Playhouse Square: Corporate Meeting Venue of the Year
- Melanie Hakaem of Executive Caterers at Landerhaven: Nonprofit Organization Fundraiser of the Year (budget less than $50,000)
- Vince Iannaggi of L’Nique Specialty Linen Rental: Corporate Event of the Year
- Katie Stevenson of COSE: Corporate Event Planner Rising Star of the Year
- Nick Borelli of Rock The House Entertainment: Networking Star of the Year
- Anne Doyle of Lake Health: Networking Rising Star of the Year
Nominees
CCA NETWORKING STAR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Amy Van Duyne (Neil Leeson Decor Floral) & Vincent Iannaggi (L’Nique Specialty Linen Rental)
Amy Van Duyne (Neil Leeson Decor Floral) & Vincent Iannaggi (L’Nique Specialty Linen Rental)
CCA CORPORATE GOLF OUTING OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Deb Hermann, GhostLight Productions for Links for Life Tournament (Suicide Prevention Education Alliance, June 19, Little Mountain Country Club)
Deb Hermann, GhostLight Productions for Links for Life Tournament (Suicide Prevention Education Alliance, June 19, Little Mountain Country Club)
CCA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS (MORE THAN $50,000 BUDGET):
Deb Hermann, GhostLight Productions for the Cleveland Police Foundation Gala (Police Foundation, Nov. 17, Renaissance Hotel)
Deb Hermann, GhostLight Productions for the Cleveland Police Foundation Gala (Police Foundation, Nov. 17, Renaissance Hotel)
CCA CORPORATE MEETING VENUE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS (HOTELS):
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center & the Hilton Garden Inn Mayfield/700 Beta Banquet and Conference Center
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center & the Hilton Garden Inn Mayfield/700 Beta Banquet and Conference Center
CCA CORPORATE MEETING VENUE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS (NON-HOTELS):
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven & House of Blues Cleveland
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven & House of Blues Cleveland
CCA OFFSITE CATERER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
CCA ONSITE CATERER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
CCA FLORAL DESIGN COMPANY OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Blooms by Plantscaping, Executive Caterers Floral, Something New Events
Blooms by Plantscaping, Executive Caterers Floral, Something New Events
CCA EVENT RENTAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR FINALISTS: **THE ONLY ALL ISES FINALIST CATEGORY
Aable Rents, Be Seated, Event Source, L’Nique Specialty Linen Rental
Aable Rents, Be Seated, Event Source, L’Nique Specialty Linen Rental
CCA EVENT PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Event Source, Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, Rock The House Entertainment
Event Source, Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, Rock The House Entertainment
CCA CORPORATE EVENT ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Rock The House Entertainment
Rock The House Entertainment
CCA CORPORATE EVENT PLANNER RISING STAR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Laura Hoffman (Cleveland Clinic), Stefanie Bitto (Rock Hall), Elizabeth Strong (Meredith Camp Events)
Laura Hoffman (Cleveland Clinic), Stefanie Bitto (Rock Hall), Elizabeth Strong (Meredith Camp Events)
CCA CORPORATE EVENT OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Event Expo (Event Source, Oct. 4, House of Blues Cleveland), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Rock Hall, April 14, Public Hall)
Event Expo (Event Source, Oct. 4, House of Blues Cleveland), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Rock Hall, April 14, Public Hall)
CCA NETWORKING RISING STAR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Laura Hoffman (Cleveland Clinic), Elizabeth Strong (Meredith Camp Events)
Laura Hoffman (Cleveland Clinic), Elizabeth Strong (Meredith Camp Events)
Feb
16
2013Award winning, nationally recognized AV Staging company is hiring production
managers/account reps and technicians for both in-house and travelling staging operation. All
positions will be based in Northeast Ohio.
CSR – Colortone Audio Visual Staging and Rentals, Inc; is a full service Audio Visual Staging
Company offering a wide variety of services ranging from basic AV needs and simple exhibit
booth rentals to the most complex staged corporate events including pixel mapping, edgeblending,
custom scenery and full rider entertainment gigs.
Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience with knowledge and full understanding in the
setup and operation of both small and large venue video, audio and lighting systems. Any
candidate with CTS or ETCP certification moves to the head of the list. The ability to be creative,
think out of the box and solve problems before they exist is critical.
In-house production managers/account reps must possess excellent customer service skills, an
understanding of audio, video, lighting, rigging, data networking, PowerPoint/keynote and
video conferencing as well as the ability to prioritize and execute tasks under deadline pressure.
Video technicians should be experienced in all aspects of presentation technology including
Barco FSN, Encore, Folsom SPII switchers and Christie projection. Edge-blending, pixel mapping,
routing and a full understanding of scan rates, resolutions and signal distribution are required.
Video technicians will be required to travel and maintain a flexible schedule.
Lighting technicians should be experienced in all aspects of performance and temporary
architectural lighting including rigging, power, programming and basic repair maintenance on
moving fixtures. Lighting technicians will be required to travel and maintain a flexible schedule.
Audio technicians should be experienced in all aspects of high quality audio playback /recording
including digital consoles, wireless microphones, signal processing and line array system. Audio
technicians will be required to travel and maintain a flexible schedule.
CSR offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, medical insurance, company
matched 401K, profit sharing plan, paid vacations and a company culture which includes a
relaxed office environment to compensate for the on-site stress.
For a confidential conversation, please respond to employment@colortone.com.
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