Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Marc attends the annual conference of Bridal Show Producers International

I just returned from the 2008 conference of Bridal Show Producers International, the trade association for the bridal show industry.  This year, the conference was held in Denver where I got to experience 78 degree temperatures one day and snow the next. While there, I also attended a baseball game at Coors Field, which is a nice ballpark. Denver is a great city!

As a member of the board, we go in early to meet and prepare for the conference, so it always means a long week.  But, I wouldn't miss it for anything!  The conference is always an opportunity to get new ideas, find new resources and renew friendships.  Many of the things that you see in our shows were inspired by ideas that I discovered at the conference.  But, we also have some fun, as evidenced by the next posting ...

The Annual BIS-PEE Awards

This year at the annual conference of Bridal Show Producers International, the BSPI Star Awards were unveiled for the first time. Thanks to Matthew Trettel for developing and implementing this new award program. Not to be outdone, I think that some other awards are in order and would like to announce the winners of the unofficial 2008 BIS-PEE Awards.


Longest Time Between Conference Attendances (Welcome Back!)
Andrea Pouliot
Boston, Massachusetts

Best Name for a Bridal Show Producer
Micki Love
Hacienda Heights, California

Furthest Distance Traveled for a Free Cocktail
Lisa Charteris
Auckland, New Zealand

Most Likely to be Networking Together
Jerry Russo, 21st Century Royal Prestige
and
Joe DiCiacco, Carico International

Most Efficient Use of Limited Speaking Time
Terry Mikeska
San Angelo, Texas

Opposite of Above
Bosco Rabasco
New York

Best Deejay Turned Bridal Show Producer
Too many to mention

Most Dangerous Around Electronics
Buzz Gallardo
Sacramento, California

Congratulations to all of our winners!