THE NEWS from EventWorks, Inc.

Parting is such sweet sorrow...... Our executive producer Chris Gerstenblatt will leave our team this week to pursue a new professional adventure that will offer him fresh challenges. In six and a half years together we have made many memories as a team and we have seen Chris grow from project manager upon his arrival from Orlando, Florida, to successful executive producer and loving dog owner! We asked Chris which moments stand out the most for him.  Chris: "I loved the Holiday Party for which we were allowed to create "Central Park" right here in Southern California. I really had a great time working with Ted Bowers on the Auctions America where we shared our enthusiasm for classic cars and I feel very proud of our Centennial Campaign for a large university. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to build strong relationships with our clients' event planners. They allow us to be creative and produce great, unique events. I love turning a concept i...

Dear Friends, We are very proud of our hard working event producer, Chris Gerstenblatt, who was just elected and inducted as President of ISES Greater Los Angeles Chapter. Chris will volunteer his work for the next two years to foster enlightened performance through education while promoting ethical conduct. (Mission Statement). We asked a few questions! What do you hope to achieve during your tenure? Chris: I hope to  1.) Build upon the existing Membership of the organization. 2.)  Develop a strong “Student Membership” program to local college and university students in the Special Events Industry. 3.)  Continue current programs such as Cocktails & Conversations, Meet the Masters and Taste of ISES LA.and 4.)  Help implement the 2013 “ISES” Branding elements. What do you most look forward to as President? Chris: The thing I am most excited about during my tenure as President will be the interaction with all the existing members as well as n...

Dear Friends, A few days late, we are officially saying "Happy Birthday!" to our producer Chris Gerstenblatt who just celebrated his BIG THREE-O. The actual birthday was on February 23rd.  The festivities started at work in San Francisco with Janet Elkins and DJ Matt and a few others in town. So how did Chris celebrate after work? "I went on a wine-tasting weekend near Santa Barbara with longtime friends."  We have visions of "Sideways" and we would not dare drink merlot! Chris' gift to himself makes us all here in the office very happy: please meet Abby! Chris rescued the beautiful, sweet, almost 3-year-old Golden Retriever/Lab mix from a local shelter. We all love dogs and we are thrilled for Chris and Abby! She is joining Chewy and Beatrice as an official office dog. As his birthday song, Chris requested any song from Florence and the Machine. Here is "Cosmic Love" for you! Florence and the Machine are an English indie pop band, ...