Networking with Great Intentions

As most of you know, I sit on the board of the National Association of Catering Executives. I believe it to be one of the best places in Houston to network with special events industry professionals.

This Wednesday, April 2, 2008, The Houstonian will host WT2008: Reuse, Recycle, Rethink! The program is focused on how special events are "going green" and giving back to the environment. Special Events hold some of the largest carbon footprints in the world. Being able to offset some of the waste created by special events is going to take re-educating ourselves on better products and services.

Here are some of the links we have for our program. I invite everyone to join us for this occasion.

Sponsor Links:
Houstonian Hotel and Spa: http://www.houstonian.com/
Barefoot Bubbly: http://www.barefootwine.com/
Redwood Creek: http://www.redwoodcreek.com/
14 Hands: http://www.14hands.com/



Green Events and Weddings Web Links and Resources:
http://www.justgive.org/worldwildlifefund/weddings/index.jsp
http://www.carbonfund.org/site/pages/individuals/category/Weddings/?gclid=CP3Jo4K4o5ICFQkvgwodslwRQg
http://www.greenhotels.com/
http://www.greenweddings.net/
http://www.greeneleganceweddings.com/
http://www.greatgreenwedding.com/default.php
http://www.favorideas.com/wedding-themes/unique-themes/green-or-environmental-wedding-favors
http://www.sprol.com/?p=293
http://www.onsiteeventsgreen.com/
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/mar2007/db20070319_140179.htm?chan=top+news_special+report+--+green+business_special+report+
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/194806/ten_wedding_trends_for_the_20072008.html
http://www.naturallyeverafter.com/?&CustSourceCode=11816&ssource=goog_nea&kw=environmentallyfriendly_newlp&s_kwcid=green%20wedding1082310038&gclid=CNnu3rG4o5ICFQ6XggodDyIBQw

Magazine Editorial Links on Green Wedding Trends:
http://premierbride.com/greenwedd.html
http://www.theknot.com/keywords/in_701.shtml
http://weddingsinhouston.com/article.asp?article_id=158&ctr=12
http://weddings.about.com/od/bridesandgrooms/tp/2008-Wedding-Trends.htm

RSVP please by Monday March 31st.

http://www.nacehouston.net/

Read more...

BRIDAL SYMPOSIUM BRIDAL SHOW

The premier Houston bridal show and expo with everything you'll need to plan the "Perfect" Wedding and honeymoon. This Houston bridal show and expo features the finest wedding professionals from the greater Houston, Texas area.
The Houston Bridal Symposium provides complete wedding planning, event planning and honeymoon information to Houston area brides. Information on wedding planning, bridal shows, marriage licenses, hotels, entertainment, photographers, reception locations, formal wear, shoes, cakes, caterers, bakers, lingerie, florists, invitations, equipment and much more is available at this Houston bridal show. Join us for the next Houston Bridal Symposium and meet Houston's professional wedding companies.

If you are thinking of joining this show, you are thinking right! It's one of the best ways to market to brides all across greater Houston. Please vist the website today and download the forms. It's simple and easy. If you can't figure it out, one of our team members is here to assist you.

Read more...

Movin' on UP!

PRESS RELEASE:

brandITbandits.com was made aware that Premier Bride Magazine is bigger than ever; Announcing the launch date for their Austin issue as July 25, 2008. Join us in celebration in Austin, TX. as publisher Jennifer Schafer launches Premier Bride Greater Austin after 3 years of success in Houston, TX. On deck, Premier Bride is gaining ground in San Antonio, TX. with a soft launch scheduled for January 2009. As well, Premier Bride Magazine will launch a smaller publication in Bryan-College Station in July 2008.

The hard work has paid off for publisher, Jennifer Schafer, as she was recently awarded The Rising Star award by the Houston Chapter of NACE; The National Association of Catering Executives. Jennifer Schafer sits in the distinguished role of Recruitment Director for the association as well as attending seminars on leadership. Premier Bride Magazine believes in education and also retains membership in PPA, HPVA, GHAMMA, HADJA, BAWP and more.

This expansion will create a greater market share for the already 33 other markets Premier Bride upholds.

Read more...