Going Local – and almost “loco” - In Puerto Rico
EW Executive VP Ted Bowers and event coordinator Chris Gerstenblatt returned from EventWorks’ March 09 Puerto Rico event assignment with a tan and many stories to tell! Ted Bowers: “The client was a large professional association. We had more than 1000 guests but since this was not an incentive trip, we also had to work within a restricted budget. At the same time, we wanted to fulfill the client’s high expectations.” High expectations are Ted’s specialty. “Some of you know that I grew up in this business. My father started the company that is now EventWorks. He was a perfectionist. He did not cut me any slack. All aspects of our events had to meet his high standards. Nothing less than perfect will do and I have inherited that trait from my dad. This said our Puerto Rico assignment posed some challenges.” Eventworks produced general sessions as well as the special theme event on the final night. Janet Elkins: “Ted is really the partner in charge of the technical and logistical aspects ...