tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49407698074476357722024-03-05T18:40:26.743-08:00NACE Portland BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660335429208514613noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940769807447635772.post-84372541662347859892012-12-03T08:04:00.001-08:002012-12-03T08:04:44.715-08:00END OF YEAR PARTY! December 11<h1 class="entry-title" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 40px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px 0px 30px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
“Last Call”</h1>
<div class="entry-content" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 25px; orphans: 2; overflow: hidden; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Presented by Wedding Network USA LLC & NACE</strong><br />The annual end of the year party, “LAST CALL” formerly known as the Portland Gala.</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Tuesday December 11, 2012</strong><br />6:00 PM to 9:00 PM</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Governor Hotel</strong><br />Heritage Ballroom<br />Fourth Floor<br />614 SW 11th Ave<br />Portland, OR 97205 <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://goo.gl/maps/YcWFf" style="color: #b88e52; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><strong>Directions</strong></a></div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>PRICING:</strong></div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
$55 for all attendees.<br />No at door ticket sales.<br />Ticket sales close at midnight Thursday, December 6th, 2012.</div>
<h2 style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 40px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<a href="http://bit.ly/LastCall2012" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 40px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Register Now</strong></span></a></h2>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
Music ~ Dancing ~ Food Stations ~ Bars ~ Photobooth<br />No formal agenda!<strong><br />All industry peeps are welcome!</strong></div>
<h3 style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Menu</strong></h3>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>American Kobe Beef Sliders on Onion Buns</strong><br />Assorted Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Homemade Pickles, Caramelized Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms and Condiments</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Deluxe Vegetarian Pizza</strong><br />Featuring Homemade Tomato Sauce, Caramelized Onions, Red and Green Peppers and Portobello Mushrooms Topped with Three Cheeses.</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Jake’s Macaroni and Cheese Martini Bar</strong><br />Three Cheese Cavatappi Slow Baked and Topped with Bread Crumbs, Served in Martini Glass with Roasted Tomatoes, Italian Bacon, Sautéed Mushrooms, Pulled BBQ Pork, Caramelized Onions, Crumbled Chipotle Cheddar, Bleu Cheese & Tillamook Cheddar Cheese</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Sesame Crusted Chicken Lollipops with Kung Pao Sauce</strong></div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>French Fry Station</strong><br />French Fries Served with Homemade Barbeque Sauce, Dijon Mustard, Ketchup and Bleu Cheese Sauce</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Hoisin Barbeque Ribs</strong></div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Hawaiian Style Pork Ribs</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Tossed in Hoisin, Sesame and Ginger Barbeque Sauce</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Pre-Sliced Turkey<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>with Silver Dollar Rolls and Accompaniments</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 25px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<strong>Dessert<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>- Pot au Crème, Vanilla Panna Cotta, Salted Chocolate Truffle</div>
<h2 style="color: black; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 40px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;">
<a href="http://bit.ly/LastCall2012" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 40px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Register Now</strong></span></a></h2>
</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660335429208514613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940769807447635772.post-14675373318480377132012-11-15T05:53:00.001-08:002012-11-15T05:54:13.056-08:00THANK YOU FOR COMING OUT LAST NIGHT!<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/B6g5WDe5JBA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660335429208514613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940769807447635772.post-27262333951976126182012-11-09T13:09:00.000-08:002012-11-09T13:11:29.848-08:00Join us NEXT WEDNESDAY for our "ENGAGE" Networking Event<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wRT8wzptM1k" width="640"></iframe>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6k9qa1993bba181&llr=o4kh9odab" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">MEMBERS</span> REGISTER HERE for only $5! </b></span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Non members: $15 </b></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660335429208514613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940769807447635772.post-4396552493195776832012-10-10T14:20:00.002-07:002012-10-10T14:20:43.429-07:00Join us NEXT WEDNESDAY - Oct. 17th for our Part 1 of a 3 Part Employment Law Series Event<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6hrhoix70148796&llr=o4kh9odab" target="_blank"><img alt="Register to attend! Oct. 17th, at the Ambridge Event Center" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpE1SManRIG_8TegU2KxLY7FwxrMMAxEwIOcBjdB_bziQeRY-RCtzIXwReEYd9QnbPT_PthvlVe7k-rtrn9J_pJZrK4LzdPo2-Bx-5lr5_wXALAMFGqST1fb4EY0RePJOti5vrmTL1lo/s1600/OctoberEmployment-Law.jpg" title="Register to attend! Oct. 17th, at the Ambridge Event Center" /><span id="goog_1454545028"></span></a><span id="goog_1454545029"></span></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660335429208514613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940769807447635772.post-39319891687476047062012-09-26T12:17:00.000-07:002012-09-26T12:17:04.315-07:00You're Invited to Biz Bash IDEAFEST! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.bizbash.com/bizbash-events/idea-fest/2012/new-york/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0S0FrTe4wE996s8MXLGok2YFOdNMkRj8ZPncZlTPkmud-Vf9IWCzJpGFh5Qc14U1DG2HzY5D-o8FV1rP8XdofjKz5OTjqFENM63oxxz59plrxpRZcUhiZDNwNrIkNLuFZOIm9j_KZmQ/s1600/NACE+invites+you+to+BizBash+IdeaFest+New+York+-+luxeeventproductions@gmail.com+-+Gmail+-+Google+Chrome+9262012+121454+PM.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660335429208514613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940769807447635772.post-8828521345628321402012-09-26T12:12:00.002-07:002012-09-26T12:13:16.334-07:00Be a Keynote Speaker at the 2013 NACE EXPERIENCE! <br />
The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) is in search of highly motivated content leaders to speak at our upcoming educational events.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JziJgjumJBEEFwvBuEgaTVNpLjSPSw38pWfO76yBvad3BquzvvNhCaKSq54bt0Fm0lNPExvUxkxDbCpBg2QRkAPOUsyzljq4mkC5DHBWuoPQJDxBoFMKhdrZo2f-TIHCwh1EFXC7YmE/s1600/1085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JziJgjumJBEEFwvBuEgaTVNpLjSPSw38pWfO76yBvad3BquzvvNhCaKSq54bt0Fm0lNPExvUxkxDbCpBg2QRkAPOUsyzljq4mkC5DHBWuoPQJDxBoFMKhdrZo2f-TIHCwh1EFXC7YmE/s400/1085.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
To start making a difference in the catering and events industry, view the<a href="http://www.nace.net/galleries/education-documents/NACE%20Speaker%20Proposal%20Tips.pdf" target="_blank"> tips for submitting your proposal</a>, download the drafting form,<a href="https://nace.wufoo.com/forms/nace-2013-call-for-content-leaders/" target="_blank"> then submit your idea online today!</a><br />
<br />
We are looking for a range of topics for our 2013 conference, including:<br />
Food and Beverage trends for catered events<br />
Event Lighting and A/V trends<br />
Using PR to grow a catering/event business<br />
Event Entertainment trends<br />
Event Décor trends<br />
Selling your idea to top-level management<br />
Menu development trends (including pricing techniques) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660335429208514613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940769807447635772.post-27903017962109112242012-09-21T08:55:00.003-07:002012-09-21T08:55:56.314-07:00Your NACE membership gives you MORE!!!<img border="0" height="72" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqqN3tvLa2C0cPnPiCRtmRco7K-pPqG6ucOZwxEY_yazLj_CXfyNewzq_QnC1974v5SAdemupG6TGgQYCaMAkXunxTNdbcr3fZ7TXSDVgLOX074lM8wkf7qtKLf-4KcjYmz-rFB0mKHI/s640/nacenet_guide_header_wide.gif" width="640" /><br />
<br />
<br />
NACE members,<br />
<br />
As a <a href="http://www.naceportland.com/p/become-member.html">NACE member</a>, your company is given a complimentary basic listing in the <a href="http://cateringeventsmarketplace.com/">C&E Marketplace</a>. To ensure that you are listed correct, it is vital that you take a moment to verify your listing.<br />
<br />
Over the next eight weeks, you will receive a call from our program partner, Multiview, regarding your complimentary basic listing and the opportunity to enhance your listing, become a featured company, add banner ads and more!<br />
<br />
We appreciate your company's involvement in making this a robust directory for our industry and consumers.<br />
<br />
Sincerely,
Jill Hunt
Business Development Manager
NACEAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660335429208514613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940769807447635772.post-70711559440729565972012-09-20T13:45:00.003-07:002012-09-21T08:16:40.530-07:00SEPTEMBER EVENT RECAP | Booking Big Business Beyond the Wedding<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #0c343d;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">ENGAGE, LEARN, GROW</span></b></div>
<div style="color: #0c343d;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>How involved in your industry are you?</i></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<br />
September's event was a great success, and so informative! Topic was "Booking Big Business Beyond the Wedding" where attendees got to meet and learn from our panel of executive event pros which included:<br />
<br />
<b>Amado Lumba:</b> Senior Event Planner for WHQ Meetings & Events at NIKE<br />
<b>Chris Shulz:</b> President for Portland Event Logistics <br />
<b>Christina Devlin, CMP, CMM:</b> Events Manager for AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter
Chris<br />
<b>Dwight Adkins</b>: Director & Strategic Consultant for Samantha Swain Fundraising, LLC<br />
<br />
The evening began with a cocktail reception Sponsored by <a href="http://www.vibranttable.com/" target="_blank">Vibrant Table Catering & Events</a> where attendees got to nibble and taste northwest fare while engaging with other industry pros. Once most attendees arrived we welcomed everyone to introduce themselves one by one to the group. Allowing us all to essentially "meet" each person there, one by one. Hearing their name, company name and title truly allowed us all an opportunity to meet someone new. Following the reception meet and greet (which we host at every event) we shared in open discussion with a sage group of executive event planners and asked the question we all wanted to know -How do we book more business and not more wedding business? The evening was relaxed, yet professional and above all it was informative. Our panelists were engaging and knowledgeable. <br />
<br />
HUGE THANK YOU to our event Sponsor, <a href="http://www.vibranttable.com/" target="_blank">Vibrant Table Catering & Events</a> as well as the <a href="http://treasuryballroom.com/" target="_blank">Treasury Ballroom</a> for hosting. <br />
<br />
Videography by <a href="http://atelierpictures.com/" target="_blank">Atelier Pictures</a><br />
<br />
<center>
<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="mozallowfullscreen" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/49817619" webkitallowfullscreen="webkitallowfullscreen" width="500"></iframe> </center>
<center>
<a href="http://vimeo.com/49817619">NACE Portland - Booking Big Business Beyond the Wedding</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/atelierpictures">Atelier Pictures</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
<center>
</center>
</center>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660335429208514613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940769807447635772.post-26707121700342469572012-07-31T11:52:00.000-07:002012-07-31T11:52:26.352-07:00GREATER PORTLAND OREGON CHAPTER ANNOUNCES THAT NACE HAS BECOME THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CATERING AND EVENTS<div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;"><b>For Immediate Release</b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Contact: David Harrison</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Harrison Communications</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">410-804-1728</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">david@harrisoncommunications.net</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>GREATER PORTLAND OREGON CHAPTER ANNOUNCES THAT NACE HAS BECOME THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CATERING AND EVENTS; CITES GROWING INDUSTRY THAT IS CREATING JOBS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>More Than Half of NACE Members Nationally Are Looking for Workers; Many Say That Catering and Events is a Viable Second Career</b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/292373_338918599526460_1239128726_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/292373_338918599526460_1239128726_n.jpg" /></a><b>PORTLAND, OR -- The Portland Oregon Chapter of NACE, formerly the National Association of Catering Executives, announced today that the association has become the National Association for Catering and Events</b>, citing an emerging industry in which catering and event professionals must be trained and knowledgeable in all aspects of event planning, design and execution.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Everyone who plays a role in catering and events is invited to join NACE, which provide networking, education, professional certification and access to the latest trends and best practices in the industry. To celebrate the new name, NACE is offering a new membership discount of $100. For information about how to join, contact your chapter, NACEPortland@gmail.com or visit www.nace.net.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">We’re thrilled with the change in branding; “catering and events” are one industry. Said Board President, Misty Damico, adding: “our monthly programs and networking events have always included event pros from around the industry, not just caterers. This branding is right in line with the way we’ve been operating all along –as a family of professionals”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">In a recent survey conducted by NACE, 50 percent of companies have open positions that they are currently looking to fill. Twenty-one percent said that the workers they are looking for represent an expansion.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">In the survey, 45 percent of NACE members said that their work in catering and events is a second career. And, of those, 70 percent said that they chose catering and events to follow their passion. More than 40 percent said that the barriers to entry in establishing a career in catering and events is low.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Among the careers in catering and events that people are reporting, 60 percent of respondents did not work in another field or industry before entering the catering and events business while 45 percent said they did work in a differently field previously.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The majority, 68 percent of people that go into catering and events, do so because they are choosing to follow a personal dream of their own. Additionally, 56 percent of participants of the survey feel that it is difficult to join this field as a full time career without years of experience and training.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">NACE members approved the change to its new name at its Experience! Conference in New Orleans this week, said Bonnie Fedcock, CAE, NACE’s executive director. Pending additional legal and administrative filings, the name will be legally changed by January 1, 2013.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">“We have members who are caterers, event planners and event professionals,” Fedchock said. “We needed to better communicate to everyone in our industry that we provide education, networking, a professional certification and many resources not only to caterers, but also to the many different kinds of talented professionals who create fantastic events.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>With more than 4,000 members, the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE), www.nace.net is the oldest and largest professional association dedicated to all aspects of the catering and events industry. Dedicated to promoting career success for its members and the professionalism of the industry, NACE offers educational programs, professional certification (CPCE), chapter initiatives, networking opportunities, recognition and awards programs, a job bank, community service projects and the industry’s most prestigious annual conference. In helping its members enhance their business and careers, NACE helps the industry reach its highest potential.</i></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00660335429208514613noreply@blogger.com0Portland, OR, USA45.5234515 -122.676207145.412436 -122.8587801 45.634467 -122.4936341