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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Happy New Year
To all my fellow wedding and event professionals Happy New Year and Uniqxpressions speaks blessings in your business' in 2010. In these difficult times business is still very good.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
God Created Man and Woman as Equals
Man was created in two forms: male and female (Gen 1:27). God first created the male, Adam. But God said, " It is not good for the man to be alone", and he created the female, Eve, as a companion for Adam . She was "a helper comparable to him" (Gen 2:18). She was not inferior to him. Woman is not a lesser creature. Rather, man and woman are complementary. This is portrayed in the poem about "an excellent wife" (Prv 31:10-31).
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas Eve Game #5
Christmas Eve Game #5
This Christmas Eve game is for basketball enthusiasts. By Christmas Eve, your Christmas cards have been on display for a few weeks, so maybe it's time to play a game with them. Set up a laundry basket, or a gift box a few feet away, the older the players the further away you should place the basket. Have the participants attempt to toss the cards into the basket or box. This sounds easy than it actually is, but different cards of different weights and styles will react differently and can be harder than expected to get into the basket or box. That's the last of my list of Christmas Eve games. If you know of any different games for Christmas Eve, it would be great if you added them to this list and passed it along for others to enjoy on Christmas Eve. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Christmas Eve Game #4
Christmas Eve Game #4
Since Santa's big arrival is always on Christmas Eve, why not play the Christmas Eve game of "Where's Santa"? In this game, have everyone sit in a circle and chose one person to be Rudolph, the red nosed reindeer. Next, have Rudolf leave the room for a few minutes. Now, choose a Santa from among those left in the room. Let Rudolph return and have him start searching for Santa. You should have Rudolph standing in the center of the circle while he tries to figure out which person is Santa Claus. While Rudolf is searching, Santa, needs to winking at other people in the circle. Anyone that Santa winks at has to yell, "ho ho ho". This Christmas Eve game ends when Rudolph figures out who Santa is.
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Christmas Eve Game #3
Christmas Eve Game #3
If you are looking for a little physical activity, then this Christmas Eve game is for you. How about a exciting game of musical chairs using your favorite Christmas music? This Christmas Eve game can be particularly funny if you use upbeat and well-known classical Christmas music. It's best to use Christmas songs that everyone knows and require they sing along and dance while they scurry around the chairs. This can get rather hilarious because inevitably there is at least one person who gets so caught up in the music and dancing they don't realize the music has stopped. This game is played like any traditional game of musical chairs with the loser being the one who doesn't get a chair when the music stops. If you don't know what I'm talking about then just watch "Barney", you know, the purple dinosaur? :-)
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If you are looking for a little physical activity, then this Christmas Eve game is for you. How about a exciting game of musical chairs using your favorite Christmas music? This Christmas Eve game can be particularly funny if you use upbeat and well-known classical Christmas music. It's best to use Christmas songs that everyone knows and require they sing along and dance while they scurry around the chairs. This can get rather hilarious because inevitably there is at least one person who gets so caught up in the music and dancing they don't realize the music has stopped. This game is played like any traditional game of musical chairs with the loser being the one who doesn't get a chair when the music stops. If you don't know what I'm talking about then just watch "Barney", you know, the purple dinosaur? :-)
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Christmas Eve Game #2
Christmas Eve Game #2
If you plan on having a large gathering of friends and family on Christmas Eve, you might try playing a circle Christmas Eve game. Have all participants form a circle. The first person in the circle (you choose who goes first) will start with, "in my Christmas stocking there is an apple" and the next person in the circle will add, "in my Christmas stocking there is an apple and a book". Each person will continue on, remembering the previous items and the adding one of their own items to the list, making sure they are all in alphabetical order. If you miss an item, you're out of the game. The winner of the circle game is the last person who successfully remembers all the stocking items over and over again each time they have to recite the items and add to the list. This Christmas Eve game can get rather comical.
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If you plan on having a large gathering of friends and family on Christmas Eve, you might try playing a circle Christmas Eve game. Have all participants form a circle. The first person in the circle (you choose who goes first) will start with, "in my Christmas stocking there is an apple" and the next person in the circle will add, "in my Christmas stocking there is an apple and a book". Each person will continue on, remembering the previous items and the adding one of their own items to the list, making sure they are all in alphabetical order. If you miss an item, you're out of the game. The winner of the circle game is the last person who successfully remembers all the stocking items over and over again each time they have to recite the items and add to the list. This Christmas Eve game can get rather comical.
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Games for Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Game #1
For this first Christmas Eve game you will create a hunt with clues, so the children have to follow the clues to find their hidden Christmas gifts. For example, instead of putting their Christmas presents under the tree, you want to hide them somewhere else. Now make clues that will lead the children to where their Christmas presents are hidden. For this Christmas Eve game, you can use anything to write your clues on. You could use some unused Christmas cards in their envelopes that you had extras of, or you might try cutting out Christmas tree shapes for this, or you might want to use ornaments, but for safety reasons, avoid using the delicate glass ones because of they can break easily.
Once you select your method of delivery, write a clue on each of your items and leave those around the house for the seekers to find. You start this Christmas Eve game by handing each child the first clue. For example, the clue might say, "you sleep here every night" and hopefully the children will run to their beds. Under their pillow you have placed another clue that might say, "mom pours this on your cereal" and the children head to the refrigerator, where they find another clue on the milk carton. The last clue will lead them to their Christmas gift or gifts, depending on whether or not your clues lead to each individual gift or all of them. You can make it extra fun by stashing the Christmas gift under the tree. Your children won't expect that at all! This Christmas Eve game is great for adults too.
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For this first Christmas Eve game you will create a hunt with clues, so the children have to follow the clues to find their hidden Christmas gifts. For example, instead of putting their Christmas presents under the tree, you want to hide them somewhere else. Now make clues that will lead the children to where their Christmas presents are hidden. For this Christmas Eve game, you can use anything to write your clues on. You could use some unused Christmas cards in their envelopes that you had extras of, or you might try cutting out Christmas tree shapes for this, or you might want to use ornaments, but for safety reasons, avoid using the delicate glass ones because of they can break easily.
Once you select your method of delivery, write a clue on each of your items and leave those around the house for the seekers to find. You start this Christmas Eve game by handing each child the first clue. For example, the clue might say, "you sleep here every night" and hopefully the children will run to their beds. Under their pillow you have placed another clue that might say, "mom pours this on your cereal" and the children head to the refrigerator, where they find another clue on the milk carton. The last clue will lead them to their Christmas gift or gifts, depending on whether or not your clues lead to each individual gift or all of them. You can make it extra fun by stashing the Christmas gift under the tree. Your children won't expect that at all! This Christmas Eve game is great for adults too.
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Fall Wedding Dresses
It’s one of the best moments
of any wedding, when you first see the bride walk down the aisle in her gorgeous wedding dress. OneWed’s wedding dress collection features beautiful wedding dresses from top wedding dress designers and bridal shops including Vera Wang, Monique Lhuiller, Melissa Sweet, Alfred Angelo and David’s Bridal. Whatever your bridal gown budget or style, we’ve got a wedding gown for you!
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Location:Steamer Dr SE,Lacey,United States
Friday, December 18, 2009
Etiquette Mistakes at the Company Holiday Party:
Excessive Eating:
Party Scenario: Excess grease leftover from a recent spicy chicken wing partially on the napkin stuffed in your pocket - next to the rolled up cocktail meatball napkin - and partially on your free hand (the other hand is wet from a drink). One of the bosses walks up to you, ready to be greeted.
People who attend events understand that food and beverage will be part of the experience. But it's important to be considerate of how others will approach you, and that includes etiquette basics, such as maintaining clean hands and avoiding a mouth full of passed canopies.
Holiday Party Eating Tips:
Do not walk around with multiple hors d'oeuvres.
Do not double dip or return buffet food.
Properly discard napkins, toothpicks, etc.
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Excessive Eating:
Party Scenario: Excess grease leftover from a recent spicy chicken wing partially on the napkin stuffed in your pocket - next to the rolled up cocktail meatball napkin - and partially on your free hand (the other hand is wet from a drink). One of the bosses walks up to you, ready to be greeted.
People who attend events understand that food and beverage will be part of the experience. But it's important to be considerate of how others will approach you, and that includes etiquette basics, such as maintaining clean hands and avoiding a mouth full of passed canopies.
Holiday Party Eating Tips:
Do not walk around with multiple hors d'oeuvres.
Do not double dip or return buffet food.
Properly discard napkins, toothpicks, etc.
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Holiday Party Tips
Excessive Drinking.
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Party Scenario: A crowded room full of well-dressed people, the uncounted number of drink in your hand, you’re laughing, the contents of the glass begin splashing, and you continue laughing.
This is probably the most common mistake that some employees and managers make during the year end holiday celebration. While many organizations are still offering a full bar, others have begun limiting how much alcohol will be served at the event. Regardless of the company’s decision, it highlights that nobody should over-consume.
Holiday Party Drinking Tips:
Limit drinks with alcohol to a maximum of two.
Avoid mixing drinks.
Drink coffee, tea, soft drinks and water.
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Harrison Eastwood / Getty Images
Party Scenario: A crowded room full of well-dressed people, the uncounted number of drink in your hand, you’re laughing, the contents of the glass begin splashing, and you continue laughing.
This is probably the most common mistake that some employees and managers make during the year end holiday celebration. While many organizations are still offering a full bar, others have begun limiting how much alcohol will be served at the event. Regardless of the company’s decision, it highlights that nobody should over-consume.
Holiday Party Drinking Tips:
Limit drinks with alcohol to a maximum of two.
Avoid mixing drinks.
Drink coffee, tea, soft drinks and water.
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Business Event Industry Trends
U.S. hotels have stronger negotiating leverage:
According to American Express Business Travel, rising occupancy, limited supply-side Although occupancy didn’t grow in 2006, hotels and resorts have been steadily increasing rates since 2005 and the trend will continue, although increases are expected to moderate.
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According to American Express Business Travel, rising occupancy, limited supply-side Although occupancy didn’t grow in 2006, hotels and resorts have been steadily increasing rates since 2005 and the trend will continue, although increases are expected to moderate.
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Location:Steamer Dr SE,Lacey,United States
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Visual Combinations
Professional grade still photo cameras like the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR are being released with HD video capabilities included. It is recommended to have both a videographer and a photographer at your wedding to capture every moment of the big day. Tech-savvy brides looking for a new experience, may like to experiment with a visual professional (videographer or photographer) who has this technology. In the future, you will begin to see an emergence of two-in-one companies. Companies like Engaging Films and Video Keepsakes of Beverly Hills in Los Angeles will shoot video and take stills, but use only one piece of technology.
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Greener Conscience
7. Greener Conscience
Immerging will be the newest phase of eco-conscience: A better understanding of the gray shades of green. You will see more emphasis on the smaller changes that are less recognizable to the guest (i.e. cleaning green, composting, solar and LED lighting, no more oasis in floral arrangements, less catering waste). It’s no longer about making the event appear “organic” – it’s about understanding how things are made, disposed of, and where/when events take place. Learning to make better choices that are unseen by the guest are just as important as those tree-free invitations everyone is talking about.
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Immerging will be the newest phase of eco-conscience: A better understanding of the gray shades of green. You will see more emphasis on the smaller changes that are less recognizable to the guest (i.e. cleaning green, composting, solar and LED lighting, no more oasis in floral arrangements, less catering waste). It’s no longer about making the event appear “organic” – it’s about understanding how things are made, disposed of, and where/when events take place. Learning to make better choices that are unseen by the guest are just as important as those tree-free invitations everyone is talking about.
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Colors
Monochromatic palettes - this doesn’t mean muted colors, just single color bunches. Vibrant Colors: Orange, green, yellow, and pink. Metal Colors: Gold, silver, copper, and pewter. And black is definitely the new black. Break the rules and show off the darker side of your event.
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Nearby Destinations
Nearby destination weddings are taking flight over the exotic and far off locales. The ever popular destination wedding will remain but guests will get out of town by car (within driving distance) so couples can create a weekend, guests get an escape, but no one breaks the bank. Enjoying the US destination locations, spend within your own local economies, create a greener effect, experience undiscovered backyards, and stay sensible about cost while you’re at away.
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Location:Steamer Dr SE,Lacey,United States
Favor Comeback
Personalized appreciation is back. The effect that an event has on the guests is more noticeable than ever before so the importance of a favor is felt more than ever. Be sure to appreciate to those in attendance - it’s not just an afterthought, omission, or generic item. Think local artisans, locally grown products, personal mementos, and on-the-spot print outs.
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Location:Steamer Dr SE,Lacey,United States
Buttercream on the Big Day
Fondant is falling behind, buttercream corners the market.
Tools and techniques now allow for buttercream to look as smooth as fondant when applied by a skilled artist. You have the option of better flavor, more natural ingredients, and less costly cakes that no longer suffer or lack in design.
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Location:Steamer Dr SE,Lacey,United States
Home weddings hit Home
Intimate and personal affairs in the backyard are bigger than ever. Going home incorporates the continued trend of personalizing the wedding day experience.
Smaller size guest lists, more intimate settings, grass roots weddings, elegant and detail driven, but in no way small on what counts.
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Smaller size guest lists, more intimate settings, grass roots weddings, elegant and detail driven, but in no way small on what counts.
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Location:Golf Club Rd SE,Lacey,United States
Back to the Basics
Events will focus on the attention to the details, the foundation of the event, not the drama or grandeur of the evening. Consider spending more on the lasting memories than the showmanship of the event. Spend a bit more than the average budget allotment on photography mediums rather than abundant floral. Or consider a bit of a longer stay on your honeymoon and a little less of a party at the reception and you’ll be grateful for your decision in the end.
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Location:Pacific Ave SE,Olympia,United States
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Wedding trends for 2010
Pink dresses:
A top most choice for the brides’ dress in spring 2010 is the pink. So while buying the wedding dress go for the pastel, classic or the shocking pink. Flapper dresses along with a mid-calf fitted length style enables you to give a new look to the same old pink.
Red wedding gowns:
Red is a vibrant and bold accumulation to the common classic and pastel white for spring 2010. The combination of white and red can add some more romance to this spring wedding.
Mini wedding dress:
The fresh trend of spring 2010 is super short dresses. You can pair your look with some ankle tied flip-flops or sandals to give a dramatic look.
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A top most choice for the brides’ dress in spring 2010 is the pink. So while buying the wedding dress go for the pastel, classic or the shocking pink. Flapper dresses along with a mid-calf fitted length style enables you to give a new look to the same old pink.
Red wedding gowns:
Red is a vibrant and bold accumulation to the common classic and pastel white for spring 2010. The combination of white and red can add some more romance to this spring wedding.
Mini wedding dress:
The fresh trend of spring 2010 is super short dresses. You can pair your look with some ankle tied flip-flops or sandals to give a dramatic look.
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Location:Steamer Dr SE,Lacey,United States
Wedding tips for 2010
Bright Yellow and Turquoise Shades
If you are looking for a big tropical scheme in the spring of 2010, you can focus around Bright yellow and Turquoise shades. You can mix these colors in the spring of 2010 with the hot wedding theme. Bold boxes can be tied with blue and yellow ribbons. You can order the florist to introduce the slash of the same colors in the bride’s bouquet. This even will be more coordinated with the wedding cake cuts.
Summing-up if you plan to have a tantalizingly tropical occasion, a shocking orange ceremony or a romantic white and red affair, certainly in the coming year you’ll be hosting a bold, bright, full-of-colors and beautiful wedding.
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If you are looking for a big tropical scheme in the spring of 2010, you can focus around Bright yellow and Turquoise shades. You can mix these colors in the spring of 2010 with the hot wedding theme. Bold boxes can be tied with blue and yellow ribbons. You can order the florist to introduce the slash of the same colors in the bride’s bouquet. This even will be more coordinated with the wedding cake cuts.
Summing-up if you plan to have a tantalizingly tropical occasion, a shocking orange ceremony or a romantic white and red affair, certainly in the coming year you’ll be hosting a bold, bright, full-of-colors and beautiful wedding.
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Location:SW 16th St,Chehalis,United States
Wedding Tip for 2010
Black flower and accessories
Wedding dresses of black color were the trend in the previous two years. Black accessories and flowers are the latest trend for 2010. You can pick a black table linen, black roses and black rosette. For an even more sophisticated look one can use the combination of white and black.
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Wedding dresses of black color were the trend in the previous two years. Black accessories and flowers are the latest trend for 2010. You can pick a black table linen, black roses and black rosette. For an even more sophisticated look one can use the combination of white and black.
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Location:SW 16th St,Chehalis,United States
Book your Venue Early
Tip from UniqXpressipns Event & Floral Design. Book your Venue early for 2110. You should always book your venue at least one year in advance. Save your self allot of stress.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Don't Spend to much on your Wedding in 2010
If you would like tips on saving money on you wedding or event. Please contact uniqxpressions Event & Floral design. 360-459-1144 or www.uniqxpressions.com
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Wedding Colors
Make sure you pick wedding colors early for 2110. I noticed that brides were stressed last year. If you need help or ideas please contact us.
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Lively Productions
Recently Uniqxpressions Event and Floral Design worked with Shelly Lively of Lively Productions. It was a very good experiences. Shelly is very talented and committed to her clients and vender's. It was a pleasure to collaborate on the Baird Wedding which turned out beautiful. I would recommended Lively productions out there to anyone planning an Event or needing help with video and audio productions. Please check out photo's of the Baird Wedding at uniqxpressions.com.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
PROM CORSAGE & BOUTONNIERES ON SALE NOW!!!
No prom photo is complete without a gorgeous corsage on your wrist. But unlike your purse, earrings, and shoes, this is one accessory you don't buy for yourself. Afraid your date will forget? Help him out! Call UniqXpressions Event & Floral Design and let us accessorize your day with our beautiful designs. CALL NOW 360-459-1144
Corsage & Boutonniere Sets for Prom 2009
Well it is that time of year again we will be having an SPECIAL on Corsage and Boutonniere sets 2 for $35.00 and it is the best deal in town we will be targeting Timberline High School for the May 30th, 2009 Prom at Indian Summer this year, and Capitol High School on June 6th, 2009 at the Olympia Flight Museum. What great venues for these young people to experience as a celebration of there many years accomplished in High School. So if you are looking for a great deal then please let UniqXpressions Event and Floral Design make your prom something memorable with a beautiful accent corsage and boutonniere for your special day!!
SO CALL NOW 360-459-1144
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Sunday, May 3, 2009
Loving People Back to Life!
My Declaration To Love People Back To Life!
I will love all people, regardless of color, creed or past deeds!
I will pursue every prompting of the Holy Spirit, regardless of the personal cost or loss of comfort to me!
I will give whatever it takes to rescue and restore people who have been broken, bruised and victimized.
I will no longer fear darkness but instead I will have faith that the light in me is enough to penetrate the darkness around me!
I will admit that the church is not just a place for the socially accepted, neither is it a country club for Christians who desire to simply dwell with those of their own kind!
I believe the church is the hospital for the sick, the refuge for the rejected and the life university that prepares leaders to impact their society!
This is my declaration to love people back to life again! This is how I will serve my generation until Jesus comes back again!
Mark 10: 17-21
Pastor Sergio De La Mora
I will love all people, regardless of color, creed or past deeds!
I will pursue every prompting of the Holy Spirit, regardless of the personal cost or loss of comfort to me!
I will give whatever it takes to rescue and restore people who have been broken, bruised and victimized.
I will no longer fear darkness but instead I will have faith that the light in me is enough to penetrate the darkness around me!
I will admit that the church is not just a place for the socially accepted, neither is it a country club for Christians who desire to simply dwell with those of their own kind!
I believe the church is the hospital for the sick, the refuge for the rejected and the life university that prepares leaders to impact their society!
This is my declaration to love people back to life again! This is how I will serve my generation until Jesus comes back again!
Mark 10: 17-21
Pastor Sergio De La Mora
Thursday, April 16, 2009
NW Wedding Place
I want to tell you all about NW Wedding Place; a premier all in one Wedding resource. I went through this site and there is something here for everybody both guys and girls. Krista the owner and creator of NW Wedding place took care of us and designed a awesome page that linked our web site and blog. I would recommend to any all to use the NW Wedding place resources, you will not be disappointed. I appreciate the warm words that Krista said about UniqXpressions Event and Floral Design.
We look froward to serving you!! After All It's All About You!!!!!!
Check out NW Wedding Place and share your experiences and feelings. http://www.nwweddingplace.com/
We look froward to serving you!! After All It's All About You!!!!!!
Check out NW Wedding Place and share your experiences and feelings. http://www.nwweddingplace.com/
Friday, March 20, 2009
Joy in serving others
I just wanted to share my enjoyment with you all that we take in creating events. This was one of the best decision that we ever made. It gives us an opportunity to serve others which ties into our Christian values. I would like to here about other business experiences or thoughts on serving others.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
South Puget Sound Nace Chapter
Sharris and I want to promote the South Puget Sound N.A.C.E Chapter. It is a great group for any business in the event catering industry. The group has been really warm and and has given many great suggestions that will help improve our business. To name a few 3 chicks Catering, black tie Espresso, Best of Budapest Catering, El Gaucho's Restruant, and many others. Please check out the nace webb site http://www.tacomanace.net/board.php.
Eric
Eric
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