| EVENT REPORT 06.23.09 12:20 PM |
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Amigos for Kids Domino Night Surpasses Last Year's Fund-Raising Dollars
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 | Cocktail reception in the zoo's courtyard
Photo: Elizabeth Renfrow for BizBash |
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Children’s charity Amigos For Kids’ annual celebrity domino night fund-raiser, sponsored by financial institution ING, took place on Saturday night at exotic zoo Jungle Island. Through print, radio, and television advertising sponsorships, the event had grossed about $300,000—in line with last year's post-event tally—before the doors even opened on Saturday night.
“The bottom line is what you net, and the great thing about this year is that we are going to net more than last year,” said Amigos executive director, Rosa Plasencia. Final numbers confirmed the event had a 21 percent increase in the net amount going to the charity.
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Amigos For Kids, ING, Clear Channel, NBC6 WTVJ, Univision, TeleFutura, Dewer’s, Nike, Neilson Company, Carnival Cruise Lines, Burger King, Ford Motor Company, Macy’s, Bacardi, Miami magazine |
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| NEWS 02.09.09 5:26 PM |
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Bailout Regulations Leave Companies Wondering Which Events Are Appropriate—and Legal
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FROM NEW YORK
Last week's Treasury Department announcement of strict regulations on salaries at companies receiving government aid also affects spending on meetings, conferences, and recognition events moving forward. Based on the first round of reactions, the new austerity isn't getting a warm reception from travel, tourism, and convention and meeting planning industry organizations. Seven such groups—including Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Professional Convention Managment Association (PCMA), and Destination Marketing Association International—issued a joint press release last week, stating, "We are extremely concerned about the unintended consequences of unnecessarily restricting corporate meetings, events, and incentive travel programs."
Here's a look at the legislation and the response its has sparked.
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Wells Fargo, ING, TARP |
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