The Detroit NACE Blog

Here are the pictures from the picnic.. thank you, Joan!

Please follow the link below to take advantage of the special offer for the 2008 Summer Cruise Series.  

http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/dt2lfp

You unique password is: NACE

Our Detroit chapter celebrated fifty years this month along with all chapters of NACE.

Here’s the recap video from the event provided by Epic Motion:

Photos provided by Mike Guimond of MG Photography & Design


          

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Here’s a video from the creative people at Common Craft that may help those of us who aren’t really sure what a blog is… leave a comment after you watch it and let us know if you think this video was helpful…

Thank you to all of the amazing contributors to this year’s Table Top WOW! If you missed this year’s spectacular event, no worries…we are here to fill you in. There were 11 magnificent presentations that were all breath taking and jaw dropping. This years competitors were phenomenal and had amazing spins on the year’s trends.  This year’s competitors and non-competitors were:

Joseph Martinez with Christopher and Company
Betsy Korvessis with Chair Covers and Linens
Angela Butorac from The Display Group
Bill Hamilton with Fabulous Events
Robin Bosma from Crystal Balloon
Dottie Ottman with Dottie Ottman Weddings and Events
Colleen Serra from Fleur De Lis
Todd Hardiek with Colonial Event Rental
Todd Lloyd from Chair Covers and Linens
Linda Savage with the Toldeo Country Club
Jerome Raska with Blumz…by JR Designs

The competition criteria was based on a 10×10 imaginary square, the table had to seat 8-10 people, it had to be functional and it had to have a theme in the event industry. Please preview the pictures to see the amazing “event geniuses” we have in our organization. A job well done to everyone who competed and who did not compete. A few special thank you comments for the staff of the Roostertail and to the sizzling NACE Board who made this all happen. 

Thank you everyone for making TABLE TOP WOW 2008 an absolute SUCCESS! 

The Winners are:
Judges’ Choice Award - Jerome Raska, Blumz by JR
Peoples Choice Award - Todd Hardiek, Colonial Event & Party Rental
Fundraiser Favorite - Todd Lloyd, Chair Covers & Linen 

Photos courtesy of Sam Sarkis Photography.  Thanks, Sam!

DJ Hurula, president of ONE Brand Studio, shared thoughts on branding at the March 2008 NACE chapter meeting. He based his presentation on a white board overview of “The Brand Gap” by Marty Neumeier.

Neumeier’s books, “The Brand Gap” and “ZAG, ” are must-read resources for planning brand development. The books are published by New Riders and a PDF white paper of “The Brand Gap” presentation is available for free download from this link:
http://www.peachpit.com/content/images/0321348109/goodies/The_Brand_Gap.pdf  
     
You can listen to the talk he gave by clicking here.


Enjoy the pictures that were taken by Arising Images.

 
 

Every year NACE hosts an amazing conference to help take the industry to the next level.  This year’s conference is no exception.  The event takes place from  August 3-6 in Philadelphia.  Watch the video below to be inspired and click here to read more about the event



Are you going?

Check out the video from last year’s Table Top WOW Event.
This year’s Table Top WOW competition promises to be better than before.  Check it out on April 16, 2008 at the Roostertail.  Click here for more info.

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Click here to listen to Debi share at our February meeting.

Thanks for coming and sharing all of your insight, Debi!!!

Mike from MG Photography took pictures for the evening.  Thanks, Mike!