Save money and time on excellent event education and ideas in the fantastic evening showcasing event…The event industry is stronger than ever and that can make it difficult to find the time to get the education that will help keep you successful.

Here's an easy and cost effective way to to get great education from top industry professionals as well as the incredible experience of attending a showcasing event that will highlight :

• The New Look of Galas - designer Richard Carbotti, Perfect Surroundings
• The Corporate Art of Branding - designers, Julia Helene Clapper and Robert Russo, VDA Productions
• Blended Weddings - designer David Beahm, David Beahm Designs
• Destination Weddings - designer Elizabeth Samia, Longwood Events

The showcasing event is a sensory design experience. A full production of the hottest trends for 2007, the showcasing event will highlight where The Special Event community is going in décor, floral, linens and rentals.

The evening will feature four spectacular themes that are designed by some of the area’s top designers. Two of the quadrants will have a Wedding focus (the Blended Wedding and Destination Wedding/ Celebrating the Environment). The “new look” in Gala and The Art of Branding will complete the quadrants. Our North England Host, Richard Carbotti, will lead this team of designers to create a room you will not soon forget: VDA Productions: David Beahm, David Beahm Designs; Elizabeth Samia, Longwood Events.

Our inaugural Host of The Center Stage is Richard Carbotti. Richard has worked in the event industry for more than 20 years. He is the founder and design director of Perfect Surroundings, Inc. Richard is also a founding member of the ISES Rhode Island Chapter. During the last few months Richard has met and worked with The Center Stage team to develop a program that is educational, enlightening and motivating. As part of your conference package to Center Stage program you are welcome to attend this wonderful live event. We hope you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to network and enjoy time with your colleagues and peers.

This is your chance to show what you have…

It's free — if getting your product out in front of the top industry decision makers in the New England market is a goal for your company — we have the answer. Showcase your product at the Center Stage New England.

Email kim.romano@penton.com for more information.

Space is limited…so sign up soon.