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The Event City Network™ (ECN™) will reach the largest population of professionals who serve all aspects of the Events & Creative Industries™. ECN’s main focus is on distinct market segments which include the Special Events, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Travel, Art, Entertainment & Music industries and all of their vertical markets. Additionally, Food & Beverage, Publishing & Printing, and Associations or Non-Profit Organizations affiliated with these market segments are included as important elements of membership.

The Event City™ online portal will offer a plethora of services, important industry-related concepts, critical information and support, valuable tools, and imperative business solutions for all aspects and market segments of these industries. It will benefit everyone from students straight out of college dreaming of playing a role in any of the disciplines to CEO’s planning to go public with their Venture Capital Firm.

Web 2.0 Expo - ETELOS To FEATURE 20 STARTUPS at BOOTH

Nolan Apostle - Talent, Producer and Contributing Editor
Event City Live, Event City TV & Event City Creative

ETELOS, a new generation company have created Web 2.0 based software products that venture into many of our industries, including the Special Events, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Travel and Entertainment industries. They are a major sponsor and exhibitor at the WEB 2.0 EXPO in San Francisco this week.

Web 2.0 Expo now in it's second year, is an incredible show of technology presented to you in a non-intimidating presentation. If you are in business, you need to attend Web 2.0 Expo.

At Event City we are excited to bring you the great details of this fantastic show. Unlike last year, when we just had begun our Email Industry Newsletter, this year we have both a Event City BlogaZine and our Event City Creative Magazine to share with you all of the these great new technologies and how they relate to the Events & Creative Industries.

Etelos will open its Web 2.0 Expo booth to representatives from 20 of the United Kingdom's hottest Internet startups as part of Web Mission 08.

The participating companies will demonstrate their products and technologies at the Etelos booth on the Expo floor starting at 10 am on Wednesday, April 23. Etelos is a Diamond Sponsor of the Web 2.0 Expo.

"Hosting these companies is our way of showcasing the power and capabilities of the Web as the platform for the future of innovation and business," said Shelley Symonds, Etelos Chief Marketing Officer. "Innovation is global and the business solutions created by each of these startups reach and benefit Web workers far beyond the UK and San Francisco."

The companies that are traveling represent only a small portion of the innovation from the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. More than 100 companies applied to be part of this program and tour Silicon Valley. These 20 companies showcase the high-level of technology emerging beyond the Valley.

"The Web 2.0 Expo is a great platform for these companies to be able to showcase their innovative technologies," said Joe Black, BT's director of emerging business and technology. BT is a key sponsor of Web Mission 08 and a partner with Etelos for its communication enabled Web services. Black adds, "Etelos is showing its support of the future of Web application innovation by allowing Web Mission to join them at the show."

Etelos is also a technology sponsor for the Web Mission 08 and will be introducing the visiting companies to the Etelos Marketplace^TM. Etelos is changing the way Web-based applications are developed, distributed and consumed to empower organizations to use Web-based applications to achieve their goals. Etelos' technology for developing and deploying on-demand applications is transforming the world of software distribution. The Etelos Marketplace gives developers an easy place to license, distribute and support applications. The Etelos Marketplace also gives businesses a wide selection of fully customizable, on-demand business applications to license and deploy to the hosting environment of their choice.

"To have such a fast growing and innovative company as Etelos supporting Web Mission08 is a massive benefit for the 20 UK start-ups," said James Lawn, co-founder of Polecat Ltd and co-founder of Web Mission. "Etelos is an inspirational example of success for any Web startup - at the very least they are a role model, more often, they are also likely to have the technology and services required to help such startups achieve the success they are after."

Representatives from Etelos, as well as the visiting companies, will be on hand to answer questions during the Web 2.0 Expo as well. For a full list of the visiting companies, please visit www.webmission08.com.

About Etelos, Incorporated

Etelos provides on-demand browser-based applications on the hosting environment that you choose. Etelos^TM technology for developing and deploying on-demand applications is revolutionizing the world of software distribution. The Etelos Marketplace^TM gives developers an easy way to license, distribute and host their applications, and businesses a wide selection of fully customizable, on-demand applications. Etelos, Etelos CRM^TM, Etelos Projects^TM, and Etelos Marketplace are trademarks of Etelos, Incorporated; other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information about Etelos, please visit www.etelos.com.

NEW SF EVENTS VENUE OPENS & GOES GREEN

Nolan Apostle - Talent, Producer and Contributing Editor
Event City Live, Event City TV & Event City Creative

BENTLY RESERVE & CONFERENCE CENTER


Plans for a series of events are taking shape quite nicely at the new BENTLY RESERVE CONFERENCE & EVENTS CENTER in San Francisco. On April 9th and 10th, Christopher and Amber Marie Bently, owners of The Bently Reserve, are set to debut it’s new sustainable upgrades and the state-of-the-art Bently Conference Center with a series of events and festivities open to business associates, the media, event managers, meeting planners and the hospitality industry.

The crown jewel of the renovated building is the new Conference Center on the 2nd floor, boasting a variety of sustainable features and innovative technologies for meetings, parties, videoconferencing and corporate events. While it’s no mystery to San Franciscans who host lavish weddings and groundbreaking conferences there, The Bently Reserve is now more unique and appealing than ever thanks to an array of new eco-friendly features and innovative technologies.



Green, energy-efficient highlights include core upgrades like the new building control HVAC system, which was completely upgraded with a digital control, offering centralized on-site and remote temperature control, allowing off-site control for evening and weekend events.

The upgraded lighting controller – the Lutron Lighting EcoSystem™ – (which happens to be one of this writer's favorite) networks all lighting systems together and allows exact monitoring of kilowatts to accurately measure energy consumption. Advanced lighting sensors automatically detect outside light and adjust the interior lights to maximize energy savings. There are only three other commercial facilities on Earth with the same system installed on this scale.

In addition, the old CFC-based air conditioning chiller units were removed and replaced with a new, modern non-CFC based refrigerant system. This is a huge plus for event planners, especially when you get a crowed room of party-goers, all that body heat can really blast up the temperature in any room; this new air conditioning system will keep everyone nice and cool.

The latest digital technology was integrated into the new Conference Center, making it one of the most appealing destinations in San Francisco for conferences and business meetings. Teleconferencing equipment from Polycom offers high-definition quality and “Continuous Presence”, which allows conference attendees in multiple physical locations to see and hear each other in real-time digital squares on a monitor or screen. A highly-secure network using the latest Cisco Systems firewall and switch equipment creates peace of mind and a network that is secure enough to support government agencies. There is wireless internet available via completely segregated network access throughout the facility. With this system, individuals can connect to the network via their laptops throughout the Conference Center. In addition, there is also a business area with available computer rentals, fax machines, copiers, and scanners. Companies can also select from a variety of comprehensive audio/visual and telecommunications packages to suit their needs.

As you can see from the pictures, this is a beautiful venue, but its beauty is not truly appreciated until you had the opportunity to visit this incredible venue. If you are an Event or Meeting industry Professional, Corporate Planners, anyone involved in the Hospitality or Entertainment industries please send us an email and we will send you a complete detailed email of event schedules and the Venue's manager contact information.

We look forward to seeing you at the New Bently Reserve Sneak Peak Events on April 9th and 10th in San Francisco.

Halloween and Party Scene Arrives in Las Vegas

The Halloween Costume and Party Show arrives in Las Vegas on Sunday, March 16th at the Sands Casino and Convention Center. What a show this is. A vast array of products and learning tools for anyone into Planning Parties, Events and of course, HALLOWEEN!

This is THE BIGGEST HALLOWEEN, COSTUME & PARTY SHOW MOVES TO LAS VEGAS!
Don’t miss the excitement! If you'd like to join us then what are you waiting for? C'mon, let’s get this party started. This show is held in conjunction with TransWorld’s 13th National Haunt & Attractions Show!
Here's a sample of some of the products you will see at the show, as well ideas on how they can be used and some interviews with the people that make up these fun industries.

Enjoy the ride from the Event City Creative Magazine and EVENT CITY LIVE!

What is a modern day haunt without a corpse costume? SpookywoodsFX, is introducing Full Body Corpse Costumes – Film Quality Costumes for Today’s Modern Haunts. Our Motion Picture industry friends will love these costumes as they really give you a fright just like in the movies! Produced with top quality materials with the highest detail in craftsmanship, various themes are available to fit any haunt, video or horror films. Visit the SpookywoodFX company for more information.

Here's one of our friends from SpookywoodsFX now....




Gore Galore, based in Cynthiana, Ind., is supplying complimentary ear plugs for any purchase of its Scream Cube – the first battery-operated, portable, super loud, multi track MP3-based, actor-worn sound system. The company’s second new product introduction is for the “Weapons of Mass Destruction,” which is a unique line of
hand-held actor bone weapons made of latex and foam that are available in various designs. More information is available on Gore Galore.

Piñatas have been around for hundreds of years, and Invehntology, Inc. located in Lompoc, Calif., is ensuring the popular game stays top of mind with its portable, durable and decorative “DaLe! DaLe! Piñata Game Kit.” The kit includes everything you need -- a tripod that erects to 12’ high and retracts to 5½’, leg extensions,
one rope, one pulley and handle, concrete pads and carrying case all weighing under 55 lbs. In 90 seconds, set up is complete and partygoers are ready to play. Find out more by visiting the Pinata Game Kit Company.

The show-stopping attractions continue as SkullTroniX, based in Rancho Cordova, Calif., unveils its new animatronic human skeleton. The SkeleTron is the companion body to the company’s award-winning SkullTroniX Animatronic “Talking” Skull that features realistic motions, professional voice tracks, dynamic colorchanging
eyes, exterior scenic lights and a choice of animation routines. More information may be found at SkullTroniX.

All new for 2008, HauntedProps.com, located in Deer Park, NY, is announcing a complete line of horror electric props and animatronic props. Designs include bloody gore static props and zombies that range from slaughtered pigs to severed heads. Also new this year are their sensors with a timer that plugs into any outlet for additional animatronics, light and fog. Visit the Haunted Props Company for more details.

GlowMan Costumes, located in San Antonio, Texas, expects to change the landscape of Halloween with its revolutionary, chemiluminescent costumes. Five fun and original designs include the GlowMan, GlowGirl, Glowbot, GlowPrincess and GloWitch. All costumes are available in a variety of colors and adult and children’s sizes. More information is available at Gloman Costumes.

*********NEWS From the HALLOWEEN COSTUME & PARTY SHOW*********

Rubie's

Rubie's Costume Company, Inc. opened the largest showroom in the Halloween industry on Monday, December 3rd; in Midtown Manhattan. It occupies the entire 9th flr of the Halloween Tower at 1115 Broadway. At 21,750 feet, it is the largest showroom in Rubie's 56-year history!
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Midnight Syndicate Gets Cursed in Las Vegas
("Van Helsing's Curse," that is!)
March 5, 2008

Midnight Syndicate is proud to present DEE SNIDER, live in person at the Midnight Syndicate Soundtracks Booth (# 4045) during the Halloween and Party Show. Dee will be signing on Sunday, March 16th from 3pm to 5pm and on Monday, March 17th from 11am to 1pm. The frontman of legendary heavy metal acts, Twisted Sister and Van Helsing's Curse as well as the host of the nationally-syndicated radio program, “House of Hair” and co-star of CMT's, “Gone Country,” Dee will be promoting the re-issue of Van Helsing's Curse's, "Oculus Infernum." The re-issue (distributed by Entity Productions) includes two previously unreleased BONUS TRACKS.
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Dreamgirl
October 16, 2007

Christopher Scharff, CEO, of Dreamgirl International today unveiled Dreamgirl's 2007/2008 Contemporary Costume Collection. As the recognized industry leader in Contemporary Costumes, Dreamgirl is introducing a huge slate of over 100 new costumes to be featured in its catalogue.


Pioneer
October 16, 2007

Qualatex Recordable B-Bops are the first recordable balloons to hit the market. Introduced by Pioneer® Balloon Co., these giant 31" Microfoil® balloons have the technology that will allow consumers to personalize them for any occasion they want by recording a 10-seond message.
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