THE NEWS from EventWorks, Inc.

And we are happy to include a Puppy Lounge in your event. Here is what you need to know. Los Angeles based uber-restaurateur and television personality Lisa Vanderpump just opened her latest business hit, The Dog Cafe on ritzy 3rd Street in West Hollywood, a place to take your dog - or just meet cuddly customers when you feel the need for great cuteness. Dogs are always in the top 50 hashtags on Twitter and Instagram and the list of medical and psychological benefits of canine company to humans is extensive. We always break out in smiles when we encounter a Puppy Lounge at a conference or an event. Puppies are the best remedy for stress and anxiety, a great social tool and a guaranteed HAPPINESS FACTOR. We would be happy to bring puppies to events. Longterm studies of the benefits of canine visits to hospital patients, senior citizens and children support the claims of every dog lover: dogs enhance well-being, generate smiles, and enhance human engagement. No wonder large ...

Dee Cannella  January 5, 1960 - June 13, 2019 Dee Cannella Honoring with Lavender Oil We honor Dee's hair that the wind has played with.  We honor Dee's brow that has been the birthplace of her thoughts. We honor Dee's eyes that have looked upon us with love and viewed the beauty of the earth.  We honor Dee's nostrils, the gateway of her breath. We honor Dee's ears that have listened for our voices. We honor Dee's lips that have spoken truth. We honor Dee's shoulders that have borne burdens and strength. We honor Dee's heart that has loved us. We honor Dee's arms that have embraced us. We honor Dee's hands that have held our hands and that have done so many things in her life. We honor Dee's legs that carried her into new places of new challenges. We honor Dee's feet that walked her own path through life. We give thanks for the gifts that she has given to us in her lifetime. Thanks for her abil...

Alisa: "I was very much looking forward to this conference because I had heard so many great things about C2. It was truly a unique experience!" Alisa flew from our event production in Cancun, Mexico, straight to Montreal, Canada, to attend the "most forward thinking business conference in the world". Our Director of Business Development attends many conferences around the world so we couldn't wait to get her recap of C2 2019. We know you are busy - so here in a nutshell and a quick read: ALISA'S TOP 5 TAKEAWAYS FROM C2 2019. Take-Away No 1: It is true what they say about C2. You attend not so much for professional growth but for your personal growth. "It was a great opportunity to take some time and figure out what areas I personally wanted to learn in; what topics I was most interested in, and what different kind of people I would like to meet. It was at the same time a very individual as much as a together kind of conference. They very much...

Our Texas based Elizabeth Brazil, CMP and Producer, proudly represents EventWorks in the Lone Star State.  A few days ago Elizabeth Brazil was inducted into her second term on the Houston Area Chapter MPI Board of Directors. Eventworks supports and encourages our team involvement in a variety of industry associations and we are pleased to be able to have one of our own contributing her talents to the Houston MPI Chapter. EW: "Elizabeth, what does it means to you to get on the 2019 board?" Elizabeth Brazil:  "It is so exciting to get to transition from Director of Member Care this past year into the 2019-20 VP of Membership not only for continuity and the opportunities for further progress it provides on initiatives put in place by the current board but also personally, for my own education about the meetings and events industry in the Houston area.  It was my great fortune to serve on the Board and volunteer with the Southern California Chapter for a number of ...

Yes, we do ❤️ our job! Alisa Walsh, Brynne Peña and Rebecca Fernandez Motus were the lucky 3 who got to work in Cancun, Mexico, last week. 6 days of sun, surf and sand - but you know that we don't actually have time to swim and tan. We were very honored to have been selected by our U.S. client to work in Mexico for this event. The Event: a 3-day incentive program Location: Cancun, Mexico Guests: 550 Director of Business Development Alisa Walsh:  "We are very pleased to have been brought into this event in Mexico by our client. We work together regularly and they trust us to bring together all the pieces necessary to create a cohesive incentive event, no matter where in the world it takes place. We planned from abroad, at home in Los Angeles, but made several trips for site visits and conferences with all parties involved. It was a pleasure to consult with everyone involved to bring our client's vision that we are familiar with to this new location." Ou...

We love to lend our production support to events that highlight the global role of our hometown, Los Angeles. During the month of May, the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce promotes global trade, the driving force behind our local economy. The Event: The 93rd annual World Trade Week Kickoff Breakfast Date: May 2, 2019 Event Location: Intercontinental Los Angeles Hotel Number of Guests: 850, hailing from 37 countries. Ted Bowers: "As Angelenos, we should know this but being present at the 93rd Kickoff Breakfast was a great reminder of the role global trade plays in our lives and the economy of Southern California. Stanley T. Olafson, then manager of the World Trade Department of the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce, founded World Trade Week in 1927, the year that saw the opening of the Chinese Theatre and the founding of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. At the time, the population of L.A. County was approaching just one million. We have weathered many wars and eco...

It sure is a stressful world these days. But there is hope - and many ideas on how to make your guests feel HAPPY. Buzzwords 'Happiness' and 'Wellness' seem to pop up everywhere these days. #Bestlife is trending. Serious science supports the thought that 'happiness', while defined differently depending on culture and era, affects our health and overall performance. Kristen Rensch, Vice President and Executive Producer, reports from the Integratron in Joshua Tree, CA. Wellness seminars and motivational workshops have existed for a long time. However, nowadays, happiness generating factors that enhance the guest engagement, and ultimately the work performance, at corporate events are in demand and we are exploring and happily testing many different techniques that work for a large diverse group. IMEX 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany, focuses on "Imagination" with the goal of increasing workplace creativity.  ‘Everyone has the potential to think ...