Friday, August 28, 2009
New Event Staff
ADH Events is proud to announce the addition of Dave Wheeler as Multimedia Producer and Jeremy Lawn as AV Producer
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Meetings, Events and Green
soy/vegetable ink cartridges are available. Ashame as we print all other materials on 100% recycled paper and soy/vegetable based inks
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Meetings and Special Events bags
I just received this email from http://www.bagwarehouse.com/. I like it because they have a nice variety of eco-friendly and recycled bags available.
Meeting and Event Planning Trend?
Maybe you're aware that the fastest growing segment for the meeting and event planning industry is the funeral industry. You can read more about it in this New York Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/20/fashion/20funeral.html.We recei...ved an invite to a funeral and unfortunately couldn't make it. The widow renewed her vows after the funeral service was over. Is this a new trend?Read More
Sunday, August 23, 2009
ADH Events is growing
As the economy is picking up and we're adding more staff to the company, I'm meeting with a few new potential staff members. One is an AV specialist. We worked together at a different company and it would be great to have him on board. It would free up a lot of my time.
The second person is a graphics and video designer, who does just amazing work. We also used to work together and having him as a new staff members, would really allow us to expand the scope of our services.
A third person to whom I've got a call out is someone else I used to work with and I would love to get him on board as our book keeper and office manager.
This all amazes me as three years ago next month when I started the company, it was just Paul Sullenger and myself. Last year October Suzun Edmead joined (we used to work together in New Orleans), followed a few weeks ago by Allyson (Helle) Rinaldo (we used to work together in Lincolnshire, Illinois) and last week with Meredith Dodson (who used to work with Allyson at the same company I used to work for.
All of this means that by this year's end we're possibly up to 8 staff members, not counting all the freelance staff we have on board.
The second person is a graphics and video designer, who does just amazing work. We also used to work together and having him as a new staff members, would really allow us to expand the scope of our services.
A third person to whom I've got a call out is someone else I used to work with and I would love to get him on board as our book keeper and office manager.
This all amazes me as three years ago next month when I started the company, it was just Paul Sullenger and myself. Last year October Suzun Edmead joined (we used to work together in New Orleans), followed a few weeks ago by Allyson (Helle) Rinaldo (we used to work together in Lincolnshire, Illinois) and last week with Meredith Dodson (who used to work with Allyson at the same company I used to work for.
All of this means that by this year's end we're possibly up to 8 staff members, not counting all the freelance staff we have on board.
Client Referral Event Management
It has been a long and interesting week. This week I received an email from a potential new client who was referred to me by an old client of mine. After having exchanged a few emails and a phone call, we made an appointment to meet the next morning while he happened to be in town. One thing he didn't realize till after we spoke, that the company he was representing, already had in-house event planning staff available.
The next day we met and during the conversation spoke about what the company was looking for in an event space and they already had two spaces in mind. Due to the size of the spaces they had in mind, I thought of another space. It was decided that we would meet again the next day, but he would bring a few people along. As I'm an one car family, I rented a car for the next day and picked them up at the train station. They were all coming in by train.
I showed them the new space I had in mind, and although it could work, one of the challenges is that the client doesn't know how many people might be attending the event. It could be 30, it could be 150 or potentially more. So we needed a space that we could "grow" into, without looking out of place if we didn't reach the numbers.
Immediately another space came to mind, happened to be available, and took them over to the space immediately. They loved it. One little snafu though, they now also would prefer the space to be wireless. As the space has neither hardwire or wireless internet service in the space, I'm going back again on Monday with a specialist to see how we can bring in inexpensively highspeed wireless service. If this doesn't work out, I've got another space in mind, similar feel to it, which can accommodate their needs.
The next day we met and during the conversation spoke about what the company was looking for in an event space and they already had two spaces in mind. Due to the size of the spaces they had in mind, I thought of another space. It was decided that we would meet again the next day, but he would bring a few people along. As I'm an one car family, I rented a car for the next day and picked them up at the train station. They were all coming in by train.
I showed them the new space I had in mind, and although it could work, one of the challenges is that the client doesn't know how many people might be attending the event. It could be 30, it could be 150 or potentially more. So we needed a space that we could "grow" into, without looking out of place if we didn't reach the numbers.
Immediately another space came to mind, happened to be available, and took them over to the space immediately. They loved it. One little snafu though, they now also would prefer the space to be wireless. As the space has neither hardwire or wireless internet service in the space, I'm going back again on Monday with a specialist to see how we can bring in inexpensively highspeed wireless service. If this doesn't work out, I've got another space in mind, similar feel to it, which can accommodate their needs.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Members who like: Alexander deHilster
ADH Events is setting up in their office for a meeting tomorrow. The client is coming in to look at linens, floral and decor for their October event.
Friday, August 14, 2009
tasting
tasting of the dinner menu yesterday went well. food tasted great in general, made a few changes and replaced one of the dishes. The vegan dish was the best. Just deliscious
audio visual walkkthrough
Going for a walkthrough this morning with the AV company with the goal of saving our client money again
Thursday, August 13, 2009
San Diego Top Restaurant
recommends the top (non) Mexican restaurant for your next event in San Diego. Small but with an amazing menu and ambience
tasting and walkthrough
tasting today in San Diego for the October Awards Dinner event went well. Also found a few great restaurants for a private dinner event
Friday, August 7, 2009
Lunch with a former client and now a friend
Just had lunch at the new The Wit Hotel in Chicago. Unfortunately it rained and we had to sit indoors instead on the outdoor roofdeck terrace. Their Truffle Fries were to die for.
Wine Tasting
Went wine tasting this morning at 10 am for an October 31st awards dinner in San Diego. Narrowed it down from 9 wines to 2
Monday, August 3, 2009
50th birthday party
planned last Saturday a lovely 50th birthday party for Mike in our garden. We had nearly 80 guests come over. Thanks to the beautiful linen from BBJ, furniture and equipment from Hall's, the wonderful services of bartender Margaret, the amazing food and service from the Entertaining Company, the hopping sounds provided by Dominic and the cool lights from Sound Investment, a great night was had by all.
Donating Services
International Visitor Center Chicago in our office today. I'm considering becoming a host and will donate $5K of services for silent auction
New Staff Member
Ordered a new laptop and business cards for Meredith. Hopefully both will arrive before the end of the week
New York BizBash award
ADH Events is submitting today "best non-profit fundraiser event concept" paperwork for an award that will be announced on October 21st in New York at a www.bizbash.com event.
New Senior Event Planner at ADH Events
Meredith Dodson is joining ADH Events starting on August 10. Her title will be Senior Event Planner. Meredith and Allyson used to work together at another meeting and event planning firm.
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