Premium content from The Business Journal - by Stacy Vogel Davis
Date: Friday, December 3, 2010, 5:00am CST
The Frontier Airlines Center will play host to a new event with a familiar name in December 2011 in the hopes of drawing thousands of people to downtown Milwaukee.
The Wisconsin Center District has tapped Professional Events & Consulting to plan a new event called Winterfest for Dec. 8 to 11 and Dec. 15 to 18, 2011, at the Frontier Airlines Center.
Organizers are promising a family-friendly event with activities for all age groups, from an indoor ice skating rink to live music to a gift market.
"It's going to be a tremendous event for the city of Milwaukee and the surrounding areas." said Cheryl McShane, president of Professional Events & Consulting The firm is based in Menomonee Falls, but is moving to Milwaukee.
Organizers are hoping for attendance of 3,000 to 4,000 for each of the eight days of the festival in its first year, McShane said. It started soliciting sponsors this week and has already seen strong interest, she said.
Milwaukee World Festival Inc., the parent company of Summerfest, organized a Winterfest in downtown Milwaukee for several years in the 1990s, but it didn't gain the popularity organizers envisioned.
A key difference for the new Winterfest is it will be indoors, a fact organizers hope will lure more families, McShane said. Admission will be free and access to many of the children's activities, such as the skating rink, bounce houses and a rock-climbing wall, will be unlimited with the purchase of a wristband.
"It's not something where you have to pull out your wallet every corner you turn," she said.
Trace Goudreau, director of sales and marketing at the Wisconsin Center District, came up with the idea after taking his family to Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier in Chicago, McShane said.
The district operates the Frontier Airlines Center along with the Milwaukee Theatre and the U.S. Cellular Arena downtown.
Richard Freiberg, director of business development at the district, said the district suggested the idea, but Professional Events & Consulting is running the show. He referred the questions to McShane.
Organizers haven't finalized a budget yet, McShane said. They're hoping to pay for the entire event through sponsorships and have scheduled half a dozen meetings in the first week of soliciting sponsors.
"Our phones and e-mail have been buzzing," she said. "There's been a huge excitement."
Organizers hope to donate a portion f proceeds from the event to a nonprofit involving children's literacy and are a planning a mass poetry reading for the festival that they hope can break a Guinness World Record, McShane said.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Online Registration
PEC introduces Fully Customizable Online Registration
Designed Specifically for YOUR Organization
Customized Fonts, Colors and Logos
Book Hotel Nights
Arrange Air and Ground Transportation
Select Break-Out Sessions
Register for Tours and Events
Multiple Payment Options Available
Reports Delivered Automatically to Your Inbox
Affordable Registration for 1 to 1,000,000
Take a few moments and review our sample site:
www.pecregister.com
Designed Specifically for YOUR Organization
Customized Fonts, Colors and Logos
Book Hotel Nights
Arrange Air and Ground Transportation
Select Break-Out Sessions
Register for Tours and Events
Multiple Payment Options Available
Reports Delivered Automatically to Your Inbox
Affordable Registration for 1 to 1,000,000
Take a few moments and review our sample site:
www.pecregister.com
Friday, May 21, 2010
Press Release
Professional Events and Consulting Plans Premier Event at Pier Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI - May 21, 2010 - Wisconsin-based meeting planning company Professional Events and Consulting is working with lia sophia to plan their White Party at Pier Wisconsin on June 29. Nearly 4,000 lia sophia Advisors and guests will attend the White Party, which will be held the last night of the lia sophia annual Conference.
Billed as one of the largest conventions in Milwaukee in recent years, lia sophia, a fashion jewelry company, will bring close to 4,000 independent Advisors to Milwaukee for three days of education, networking and fun. "With their headquarters just outside of Chicago, and representatives from all across the country, lia sophia could choose to host their convention anywhere, but they choose Milwaukee. That says a lot about our beautiful city, friendly people and our tremendous value, " says Mia Nardi, Director of Sales for Visit Milwaukee.
The convention concludes with the White Party of Pier Wisconsin. The entire Pier campus has been reserved exclusively for lia sophia, and in addition to all things white, activities include dancing to the sounds of one of New York City's hottest DJs at the outdoor amphitheater, spectacular interactive festivities, and a private fireworks display uniquely crafted just for lia sophia.
The Bartolotta family plays an integral role in this year's gala, as The Bartolotta Catering Company will provide the meal for nearly 4,000 attendees, and The Bartolotta Fireworks Company will provide the fireworks display at evening's end. "Milwaukee is a fabulous destination city, but it takes the right planning firm to highlight the venue that best fits each client's needs, create the atmosphere that will excite the attendees and establish proper protocol so that everything runs smoothly. This is no small task when you are working with close to 4,000 people, but PEC has systems in place and expertise to ensure a flawless and memorable event," says Denice Waldhuetter, Vice President of Professional Events & Consulting.
In addition, the city of Milwaukee will benefit greatly from the attendance of lia sophia Advisors, who have two nights of unscheduled events in the city. Professional Events and Consulting is hosting a number of tours and excursions to showcase various Milwaukee locale during Conference downtown, including the Historic Third Ward, Brady Street and other downtown venues. "We have a fabulous city and we plan to show it off!" states Waldhuetter.
Located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Professional Events and Consulting provides expert management services for a wide range of specialized events, including site selection, contract negotiating, meetings conventions, and expos. Contact Cheryl McShane at 262.345.1274 for more information.
Milwaukee, WI - May 21, 2010 - Wisconsin-based meeting planning company Professional Events and Consulting is working with lia sophia to plan their White Party at Pier Wisconsin on June 29. Nearly 4,000 lia sophia Advisors and guests will attend the White Party, which will be held the last night of the lia sophia annual Conference.
Billed as one of the largest conventions in Milwaukee in recent years, lia sophia, a fashion jewelry company, will bring close to 4,000 independent Advisors to Milwaukee for three days of education, networking and fun. "With their headquarters just outside of Chicago, and representatives from all across the country, lia sophia could choose to host their convention anywhere, but they choose Milwaukee. That says a lot about our beautiful city, friendly people and our tremendous value, " says Mia Nardi, Director of Sales for Visit Milwaukee.
The convention concludes with the White Party of Pier Wisconsin. The entire Pier campus has been reserved exclusively for lia sophia, and in addition to all things white, activities include dancing to the sounds of one of New York City's hottest DJs at the outdoor amphitheater, spectacular interactive festivities, and a private fireworks display uniquely crafted just for lia sophia.
The Bartolotta family plays an integral role in this year's gala, as The Bartolotta Catering Company will provide the meal for nearly 4,000 attendees, and The Bartolotta Fireworks Company will provide the fireworks display at evening's end. "Milwaukee is a fabulous destination city, but it takes the right planning firm to highlight the venue that best fits each client's needs, create the atmosphere that will excite the attendees and establish proper protocol so that everything runs smoothly. This is no small task when you are working with close to 4,000 people, but PEC has systems in place and expertise to ensure a flawless and memorable event," says Denice Waldhuetter, Vice President of Professional Events & Consulting.
In addition, the city of Milwaukee will benefit greatly from the attendance of lia sophia Advisors, who have two nights of unscheduled events in the city. Professional Events and Consulting is hosting a number of tours and excursions to showcase various Milwaukee locale during Conference downtown, including the Historic Third Ward, Brady Street and other downtown venues. "We have a fabulous city and we plan to show it off!" states Waldhuetter.
Located in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Professional Events and Consulting provides expert management services for a wide range of specialized events, including site selection, contract negotiating, meetings conventions, and expos. Contact Cheryl McShane at 262.345.1274 for more information.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Did you know...
Professional Events and Consulting offers personal concierge services?
We understand that your time is a precious commodity, and that it's difficult to accomplish everything you have to do on your daily tast list. At PEC, we realize you time is better spent growing our business than trying to locate the perfect restaurant for your client meeting.
Whether you're in need of hard to get PGA tickets to impress a client, or you need to make last minute airline reservations for an important meeting, your personal concierge at Professional Events and Consulting will get it done with ease.
Below is a small sampling of just some of the personal concierge services that we provide:
We understand that your time is a precious commodity, and that it's difficult to accomplish everything you have to do on your daily tast list. At PEC, we realize you time is better spent growing our business than trying to locate the perfect restaurant for your client meeting.
Whether you're in need of hard to get PGA tickets to impress a client, or you need to make last minute airline reservations for an important meeting, your personal concierge at Professional Events and Consulting will get it done with ease.
Below is a small sampling of just some of the personal concierge services that we provide:
- Transportation
- Business Travel - commercial flights and private charters
- Airport meet and greets
- Hotel and resort arrangements
- Dining and reservations
- Nightlight, entertainment, and sporting arrangements
- Special event, concert and theater tickets
- Personal assistance
- Scheduling and appointments
- Personal shopping
- Local tour arrangements
- Catering
- Spa and beauty treatments
- VIP services
Give us a call today!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Are Business Cards on the Way Out?
Are some of you wondering if business cards are being replaced by Pokens?
Or are most of you wondering just what exactly are Pokens?
The Poken is a new social networking tool, used to share information from person to person in the blink of an eye.
I don't want another networking application where I need to "update my status."
This is not an application that shows your status, or something that needs to be updated weekly to keep people interested.
A Poken will simply tie into any one of your social networking accounts and make it easier for you to connect with new people, by letting you connect immediately when you are physically in their presence. It saves you the hassle of having to search for new friends later. Your time is better spent socializing in the real world, or using great tools online to improve your social life.
Well, now that I have a Poken, how do I use it?
Pokening with someone, (exchanging your social business card data with another person) is very easy. Both of you should hold onto the body of the poken so that the other half of the poken (its hand) is free. Put the two poken hands together for about 2 seconds without moving and you will have exchanged contacts! If there is a green light glowing in both poken hands, you have pokened!
Now that I've got information on my "Poken", how do I get on my computer so I can use the information?
The USB connector of your poken lets you easily upload your new contacts to your poken account. It is recognized by all computers as a standard USB memory stick with a few files on it and you do not need to install any software on your computer. You only need to plug your poken into a computer that is connected to the web, and it will automatically start to load.
Can I customized my Poken?
There currently are 18 designs out of the core collection of the poken. If you are a company who is interested in possibilities of a bigger corporate partnership, a corporate logo can certainly be added to the Poken!
Don't delay - get your Poken today so the first time you are "Poked", you'll be prepared!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Branding Your Meeting
Whether your meeting is a sales meeting, an awards gala or a fundraising event, it is important to aim to brand every element of your meeting.
Meetings of all sizes can branded with logoed pens and paper. A great meeting “giveaway” idea is a branded jump drive with all of your company information included.
For a larger meeting, the use of Gobos projecting your brand logo is extremely effective. A rotating Gobo on the floor of the pre-function area or dance floor sparks interest.
Never let a screen appear blank. It’s easy to project your company or sponsors logo onto the screen.
Spandex table covers can be designed with your company logo imprinted. While the spandex may seem expensive at first - you can use these over and over, creating a great ROI.
Stay tuned next week to learn about the newest craze, and yet another great way to brand a meeting - Pokens!
Meetings of all sizes can branded with logoed pens and paper. A great meeting “giveaway” idea is a branded jump drive with all of your company information included.
For a larger meeting, the use of Gobos projecting your brand logo is extremely effective. A rotating Gobo on the floor of the pre-function area or dance floor sparks interest.
Never let a screen appear blank. It’s easy to project your company or sponsors logo onto the screen.
Spandex table covers can be designed with your company logo imprinted. While the spandex may seem expensive at first - you can use these over and over, creating a great ROI.
Stay tuned next week to learn about the newest craze, and yet another great way to brand a meeting - Pokens!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
