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Latest Industry News from Mid-Atlantic Events MagazineThe latest breaking news, company announcements and other information. One Atlantic ADDS SEASONED EVENT PLANNER, JACKLYN MCBETH, TO TEAM
Friday April 30, 2010 One Atlantic ADDS SEASONED EVENT PLANNER, JACKLYN MCBETH, TO TEAM
McBeth Brings Extensive Experience with Social Events, Weddings, Galas, Bar/Bat Mitvahs
Atlantic City, N.J., April 6, 2010 – One Atlantic, Atlantic City’s premier independent, over-water event space which recently opened in December 2009, has added to its event planning team with the appointment of Jacklyn McBeth as senior event planner. McBeth brings more than 14 years of experience in event planning including high profile weddings, memorable bar/bat mitzvahs, spectacular corporate events and charity galas.
Known for her style and creativity, McBeth joined One Atlantic from renowned Philadelphia caterer, Peachtree & Ward, where she had worked as an event planner since 2003. Extraordinary events that she organized with Peachtree include: the grand openings of Skirkanich Hall and Melvin & Clair Levin Hall for the University of Pennsylvania, Rena Rowan Hurray for Philadelphia Gala, Jefferson Foundation Dinner and dozens of upscale, high-profile weddings. Other experience includes So Fun! Inc. in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Tables of Content Catering in Boston and Davio’s Restaurant in nearby Cambridge, MA.
“I like to develop a close working relationship with event organizers or the bridal couple so that I gain a true understanding of the unique aspects of each event. That makes it possible to communicate concepts to floral, lighting, photography, interior design, music, entertainment and other event partners,” said McBeth. “I particularly enjoy designing individual menus for each event and making event planning fun for everyone involved.”
Working with One Atlantic, McBeth will have the benefit of a venue with several unique advantages in the Atlantic City region. One Atlantic is located atop the Pier Shops at Caesars, stretching 100 yards over the Atlantic Ocean. The venue provides unparalleled views of the ocean and coastline from 80 feet above the water, with floor-to-ceiling windows serving to maximize the vantage points. With 10,000 square feet of interior space and a 2,000-square-foot outdoor terrace, One Atlantic can accommodate up to 500 for sit-down banquets and 1,000 for cocktail receptions. And since One Atlantic is independently owned and unaffiliated with any casino, it will be an ideal off-premise event choice for groups holding meetings at any of the major hotel casinos.
For more information on One Atlantic, please visit www.oneatlanticevents.com. To speak with someone personally regarding questions or to make reservations, please call 609-343-9902 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
About One Atlantic One Atlantic is the region’s only independent, fully over-water event venue, stretching 100 yards into the Atlantic Ocean. One Atlantic will feature ocean views from every room in its 10,000 square feet of interior event space and 2,000-square-foot outdoor terrace. The venue will be the premier space for social events of all genres – including weddings, corporate functions and charity galas – with a special emphasis on exemplary cuisine. ### Media Contact M. Silver Associates Tel: 212-754-6500 Christina Cozzi / Jessica Del Guercio Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
DC Secures 2012 Fancy Foods Show
Thursday April 15, 2010 DC Secures 2012 Fancy Foods Show
(Washington, DC)…Organizers of one of the specialty food industry’s most important annual meetings have signed on for a second consecutive year in Washington, DC. In a significant win for the DC hospitality industry, the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade announced that it will stage its 2012 Summer Fancy Foods Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 2011 Summer Fancy Foods Show will also take place in DC, as announced in 2008, leaving New York City for the first time since 1992 for its back-to-back events in DC. Each show is expected to attract more than 20,000 attendees, generating more than $22 million in delegate spending.
“This is a big deal for the DC hospitality industry. From the time we initially secured the 2011 Fancy Foods Show, our entire hospitality community has been working with the NASFT leadership to show them how we can stage a successful event here in DC. Their decision to sign on for another year demonstrates the strength of that partnership. It is also a testament to the way our industry is working hard and acting strategically to bring in new business,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, President & CEO, Destination DC.
“We look forward to hosting one of the industry’s hottest events at our world-class facility. The District and the Center are a natural fit for this show as the city has become a foodies’ town,” said Gregory A. O’Dell, president and CEO of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority. “We are pleased that the Authority and Destination DC continue to lead the charge to get high-profile events in the building, particularly during our traditional non-peak, summer months.”
The announcement also brings a further boost to DC’s reputation as a booming food town. The city’s restaurant scene is profiled in the May issues of Condé Nast Traveler and Cooking Light, while several notable DC chefs have earned nods from the James Beard Foundation for their culinary achievements.
“Metropolitan Washington and the Middle Atlantic region are strong markets for specialty foods,” says NASFT President Ann Daw. “Middle Atlantic retailers and foodservice professionals, along with buyers from the South and Northeast, will be excited by the 2011 Show and return to see more specialty foods in 2012.” NASFT is already in the midst of developing a marketing program that will bring buyers to D.C. in 2011 and 2012.
The 2011 Fancy Foods Show will take place July 10-12 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 2012 Show will take place June 17-19.
Contact: Chinyere Hubbard, WCSA
'Dream Team' Keynote Speaker Event to Highlight South Jersey and Philly Biz Buzz
Thursday April 15, 2010 Biz Buzz ‘Dream Team’ Keynote Speaker Event to Highlight South Jersey and Philly Biz Buzz Inaugural Business On-Demand 2010: Biz Buzz Conference and Expo
Philadelphia Flyers’ legends, Bernie Parent and Brian Propp, along with former Kansas City Chief Joe Valerio, will be keynote speakers at two-day event April 21-22
Cherry Hill, NJ – March 31, 2010 – Biz Buzz – The Delaware Valley’s networking and business support resource – will host the first ever Business On-Demand 2010: Biz Buzz Conference and Expo Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22 at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.
The highlight of this year’s Business On-Demand 2010: Biz Buzz Conference and Expo will be the dynamic ‘Dream Team’ keynote speaker address featuring Philadelphia Flyers’ legends, Bernie Parent and Brian Propp, and former Kansas City Chief Joe Valerio – three former professional sports stars who are now successful business men. The keynote speaker address will take place on Thursday, April 22 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
The first of Biz Buzz’s ‘Dream Team’ is Bernie Parent, clutch goaltender on the Philadelphia Flyers’ championship teams in the ‘70s. Parent and his teammates won the Stanley Cup twice in a row, in 1974 and 1975. In both seasons, Parent won the Vezina Trophy as best goalie and the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP. Parent’s remarkable career was cut-short after an on-ice accident at the age of 34, forcing the phenom to retire early.
After remaining with the Flyers for many years as a goaltending coach, Parent formed the successful company, PowerPlay Financial, LLC. The company’s main focus is to help business owners and individuals insure that their financial matters are in order by offering Personal, Estate and Business Succession Planning; disability insurance; and company employer/employee benefits.
Biz Buzz’s second superstar speaker of its ‘Dream Team’ is Brian Propp, a Philadelphia Flyer Hall of Famer who played 15 years in the NHL. Propp played in five Stanley Cup Finals and Five All Star Games during his career and is still the top left wing scorer in NHL Playoff History.
After retiring, Propp worked as a Philadelphia Flyers Radio Color Analyst for nine years. He now works for The Judge Group as the company’s VP of Strategic Account Management.
The final member of Biz Buzz’s ‘Dream Team’ keynote lineup is Joe Valerio, former offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs and current Vice President and Managing Director of Wells Fargo Insurance Services Philadelphia.
Prior to joining the insurance industry, Valerio had a six-year career with the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs. He started at every position on the offensive line, including tight end. As an offensive lineman, Valerio caught an NFL-record four touchdown passes, three from NFL legend – Joe Montana.
Upon retiring from the NFL, Valerio spent ten years with two of the world’s largest insurance brokerages, where, most recently, he was in a service leadership and management role in the Northeast region, before joining Wells Fargo.
In his management position with Wells Fargo, Valerio is responsible for overall growth, as well as implementation of Wells Fargo’s strategic goals and objectives for the Philadelphia area. His main objective is to ensure that all of the Wells Fargo clients’ needs are met that that the clients’ expectations for brokerage services are exceeded.
The two-day event will also feature 24 seminar sessions – offering the latest information on driving sales, social media, networking and more. The event will include networking opportunities throughout the day and at Biz Buzz’s 2nd Annual Largest Networking Event in South Jersey from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21.
Attendee Conference Package rates are $185 for current Biz Buzz members and $210 for non-members. Package admission includes breakfast, lunch, and entry to seminar sessions, the 2nd Annual Largest Networking Event and Keynote Speaker Address. Per-day admission rates are $95 per day for current Biz Buzz members and $110 per day for non-members. Per-day admission includes breakfast, lunch and entry to seminar sessions and panel discussions. Admission to 2nd Annual Largest Networking Event is $40, and admission to Keynote Speaker Address is $25. To register to attend, visit www.bizbuzzexpo.com/register/.
Businesses can also register for a booth for the event. Booth registrations includes electricity, wireless internet, exhibitor reception (Tuesday, April 20 in the evening), breakfast and lunch both days of the event, seminar sessions for both days, and 2nd Annual Largest Networking Event in South Jersey admission (Wednesday evening) and Keynote Speaker Address admission (Thursday afternoon) for two people. Registrants will also receive their company's information in Biz Buzz’s Conference & Expo Magazine. Booth prices are as follows: for a Corner Booth - $875 for Biz Buzz members and $1,275 for non-members; Full Booth - $775 for members and $1,175 for non-members; and Half Booth - $475 for members and $875 for non-members. Hotel accommodations are extra. Reserve a booth by visiting www.bizbuzzexpo.com/exhibitors/reserve-a-booth or by calling 856-429-9000.
The Business On-Demand 2010: Biz Buzz Conference and Expo is sponsored by Admiral Integration, Inc. of Cherry Hill, NJ; Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City; The Print Shop and More of Cherry Hill, NJ; Samurai Virtual Tours of Audubon, NJ; SQ Productions of Cherry Hill, NJ; Archer & Greiner Attorneys At Law of Haddonfield, NJ; and Lutron Electronics of Coopersburg, PA. To sponsor the Business On-Demand 2010: Biz Buzz Conference and Expo, visit www.bizbuzzexpo.com/sponsors/sponsor-us.
For additional information, visit www.bizbuzzexpo.com or call 856-429-9000.
### Biz Buzz to Host Innaugural Business On-Demand 2010
Thursday April 15, 2010 South Jersey and Philly Biz Buzz to Host Inaugural Business On-Demand 2010: Biz Buzz Conference and Expo at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ
Philadelphia Flyers legends, Bernie Parent and Brian Propp, along with former Kansas City Chief Joe Valerio, will be keynote speakers at two-day event April 21-22
The two-day event will feature 24 seminar sessions, offering the latest information on driving sales, social media, networking and more. The event will also feature networking opportunities with other business professionals from the region, along with a keynote speaker event featuring three former professional sports stars who are now successful entrepreneurs: Philadelphia Flyers legends, Bernie Parent and Brian Propp, and former Kansas City Chief Joe Valerio.
The conference and expo kicks off on Wednesday, April 21, with a breakfast and welcoming address for attendees. Immediately following, a series of seminar sessions will commence at various times throughout the day, along with lunch from noon-2 p.m. Seminar sessions and times for Wednesday, April 21 are as follows:
10:00-11:00 a.m. PANEL: CEO – How top business leaders are preparing for the economy of tomorrow
10:00-10:45 a.m. What is Blogging and Why Should I Use It?
10:00-10:45 a.m. Closing Business – Top 7 Keys to Driving Sales
11:10-11:55 a.m. Taking it Personally – Turning Relationships Into Business
11:10-11:55 a.m. Master of Your Domain – Common Sense WEB for Business
11:10-11:55 a.m. Giving to Get Back – Why your business should be (more) philanthropic and how
11:10-11:55 a.m. Are You A Serial Entrepreneur? – What makes an entrepreneur stand out
1:00-2:00 p.m. PANEL: An HR Nightmare? Social Media & Social Networking – Etiquette and legalities with the new mediums
1:15-2:00 p.m. The 50+ Consumer – A prime market you may be missing; harness their buying power and interests
1:15-2:00 p.m. Beyond Networking 101 – Getting more ROI out of your networking efforts
2:10-3:55 p.m. You Have a Story – How to get your story told, through marketing and public relations
2:10-3:55 p.m. Biz Buzz – your company’s social networking total solution
2:10-3:55 p.m. Google Business Tools? How free applications can enhance your business support
Following the seminar sessions, Wednesday will also feature the 2nd Annual Largest Networking Event in South Jersey from 6-9 p.m. Event attendees will have the opportunity to network with professionals from both the South Jersey and Philadelphia regions. Biz Buzz held its first annual Largest Networking Event in June 2009 at Harrah’s Resort and attracted over 175 attendees.
The Business On-Demand 2010: Biz Buzz Conference and Expo continues on Thursday, April 22 with breakfast and networking from 7-10 a.m., immediately followed by seminar sessions through the afternoon. Lunch is scheduled for noon-2 p.m. Seminar sessions and times for Thursday, April 22, are as follows:
10:00-11:00 a.m. PANEL: Green Business – Is it More Than A Color? (Earth Day)
10:00-10:45 a.m. Reaching the YouTube Generation – How Podcasts, Webinars, and Video enhance your corporate profile
10:00-10:45 a.m. SBA – What the Small Business Association has to offer
11:10-11:55 a.m. Legally Speaking – Does your business have the right legal designation (LLC, Partnership, S-Corp., Schedule C)?
11:10-11:55 a.m. If you (Re)Build It, Will They Come? – Is it time to re-build/re-brand your company around your unique abilities?
11:10-11:55 a.m. There’s An App for That!
11:10-11:55 a.m. Employment Law for Dummies – What every business person should know about today’s employment law
1:00-2:00 p.m. PANEL: We the Business People! – Learn about useful business resources from the IRS, Division of Labor, and the Division of Taxation
1:15-2:00 p.m. After the Layoffs – Building Talent in the New Economy
1:15-2:00 p.m. Your Own Bailout Plan – How to manage your credit line an identify new capital
2:10-3:55 p.m. Biz Buzz – Your company’s social networking total solution
Biz Buzz will end the inaugural Business On-Demand 2010: Biz Buzz Conference and Expo with a dynamic keynote speaker event featuring Bernie Parent, former Philadelphia Flyers' Goal Tender; Brian Propp, former Philadelphia Flyers' Left Wing; and Joe Valerio, former Kansas City Chiefs’ Tackle. The three former professional athletes-turned entrepreneurs will discuss how they took their game plan from the field and brought it into the business world, each starting their own successful business after leaving the world of pro sports.
Attendee Conference Package rates are $185 for current Biz Buzz members and $210 for non-members. Package admission includes breakfast, lunch, and entry to seminar sessions, the 2nd Annual Largest Networking Event and Keynote Speaker Address. Per-day admission rates are $95 per day for current Biz Buzz members and $110 per day for non-members. Per-day admission includes breakfast, lunch and entry to seminar sessions and panel discussions. Admission to 2nd Annual Largest Networking Event is $40, and admission to Keynote Speaker Address is $25. To register to attend, visit www.bizbuzzexpo.com/register/.
Businesses can also register for a booth for the event. Booth registrations includes electricity, wireless internet, exhibitor reception (Tuesday, April 20 in the evening), breakfast and lunch both days of the event, seminar sessions for both days, and 2nd Annual Largest Networking Event in South Jersey admission (Wednesday evening) and Keynote Speaker Address admission (Thursday afternoon) for two people. Registrants will also receive their company's information in Biz Buzz’s Conference & Expo Magazine. Booth prices are as follows: for a Corner Booth - $875 for Biz Buzz members and $1,275 for non-members; Full Booth - $775 for members and $1,175 for non-members; and Half Booth - $475 for members and $875 for non-members. Hotel accommodations are extra. Reserve a booth by visiting www.bizbuzzexpo.com/exhibitors/reserve-a-booth or by calling 856-429-9000.
The Business On-Demand 2010: Biz Buzz Conference and Expo is sponsored by Admiral Integration, Inc. of Cherry Hill, NJ; Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City; The Print Shop and More of Cherry Hill, NJ; Samurai Virtual Tours of Audubon, NJ; SQ Productions of Cherry Hill, NJ; Archer & Greiner Attorneys At Law of Haddonfield, NJ; and Lutron Lighting of Coopersburg, PA. To sponsor the Business On-Demand 2010: Biz Buzz Conference and Expo, visit www.bizbuzzexpo.com/sponsors/sponsor-us.
For additional information, visit www.bizbuzzexpo.com or call 856-429-9000.
One Atlantic Appoints Gregory Smith As Executive Chef
Wednesday April 14, 2010 One Atlantic APPOINTS GREGORY SMITH AS EXECUTIVE CHEF
Atlantic City, N.J., April 7, 2010 – Reinforcing its dedication to offering exemplary cuisine, One Atlantic, is pleased to unveil Gregory Smith as its new Executive Chef. With almost a decade of professional experience in the culinary arts, Smith will bring new dimensions to the culinary masterpieces at One Atlantic.
Smith joined One Atlantic from The Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he served as Executive Chef since 2006, managing the dining services and a staff of 65. In this position, he continued to use his gourmet background for catering special VIP events and creating innovative gift boxes, while day-to-day, he utilized his experience to provide interesting menus to suit the dietary needs of the patients and the diverse preferences of the multi-ethnic staff. Prior to that, his particular flair and talent earned him the prestigious position of Sous Chef at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse restaurant in Philadelphia, P.A.
Smith’s culinary voyage began with an apprenticeship with the world-famous chef, Georges Perrier, at The Le Bec-Fin in Philadelphia. As a true testament to Smith’s culinary talent, his apprenticeship eventually led to a full-time position at the renowned restaurant. He spent six months studying garde manger under chef John Olsen. He is an alumnus of the Art Institute of Philadelphia, The Culinary Institute of America and the Masterworks Program at the CIA. Through hard work and attentiveness to detail, Smith was named Captain of the Culinary Team, and won the bronze medal in the Pennsylvania State Food Competition.
With its unwavering commitment to quality, One Atlantic, Atlantic City’s premier over-water event space, offers gourmet cuisines that are designed and prepared using the finest fresh foods available. In keeping with the “farm-to-table” philosophy of One Atlantic, Smith will lead the One Atlantic team who can source locally-grown, environmentally sustainable foods to create unique and exciting menus for every extraordinary event. Working with One Atlantic, Smith will have the opportunity to take gourmet, custom catering to a whole new level by offering clients the opportunity to indulge in the venue’s signature 100-Mile menu, featuring foods foraged within a 100 mile radius of Atlantic City.
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