NEWS ABOUT: event planners
event planners stories: 4 news briefs
Killing big bashes would zap jobs, complain critics
New York Post Mar 9, 09 12:34 PM CDT
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Event planners say Sen. John Kerry's legislative push to prevent bailed-out banks from throwing big bashes could end up bashing the economy even more, the New York Post reports. It could "hurt a lot of the people the government is trying to help," says an industry rep of the bill, introduced by Kerry after a Chicago bank sponsored a lavish golf tournament in LA, complete with a Sheryl Crow gig. The bill would nix "conferences, holiday parties, and entertainment events."
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Desirée Rogers will run White House functions
Chicago Tribune Nov 24, 08 11:38 AM CST
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A Chicago businesswoman and close friend of the Obamas will be White House social secretary, the Tribune reports. Desirée Rogers, 49, will be the first African American to run functions and ceremonies at the president’s residence, working with the first lady. A Harvard MBA, Rogers has been a prominent figure in Chicago not-for-profits and on the city’s social scene.
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Altar-bound same-sex couples could provide $370M boost to state economy
Los Angeles Times Jun 2, 08 2:56 PM CDT
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Lifting the ban on same-sex marriages could prove a boon to California’s economy, as couples waiting for years to tie the knot spend big on lavish nuptials, the Los Angeles Times reports. Wedding planners, bakers, and other related business have seen increasing activity since the May 15 ruling; one economist estimates gay weddings could mean a $370 million boost.
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Personal trainer, CEO and cowboy also turn-ons, site finds
Boston Globe Feb 14, 08 3:22 PM CST
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Americans may ogle the celebrities gracing the covers of gossip mags, but firefighter remains the sexiest job title on the books, the Boston Globe reports. Personal trainer comes in a close second, according to Salary.com's Valentine's Day survey. It's the site's first such survey in three years, and though the top spot didn't change, there was movement down the list.
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