
The morning general session featured a performance by Le Ombré provided by Entertainment Plus Productions.
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Attendees explored the newly redesigned BizBash Web site at idea pods by Blueprint Studios. Entertainment Plus Productions provided a glowing digital wall, capturing the attention of attendees, showing the new branding for BizBash IdeaFest.
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The Company Men from About Entertainment entertained attendees with their medley of pop hits.
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This year's Design Lab, led by Erin Patrick McDonald from Erin Patrick Event and sponsored by BBJ, featured an array of items for attendees to use in creating the perfect tabletop.
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AFR Event Furnishings provided lounge furnishings where attendees could sit and relax, discussing the innovative new products featured on the trade show floor.
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Melissa Darpina and Alec Lestr of Patina Restaurant Group led another education program, Trends in Catering. Guests enjoyed tastings of their own hors d'oeuvre creations.
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Society Awards sponsored the ever-popular Readers' Choice Awards, a crowd favorite. All events throughout the day were available on the BizBash mobile app, provided by Wizard Event Technologies.
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Empire Event Rentals' colorful sequined chairs were a must-see for planners on the trade show floor.
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