
Photo: Allan Zepeda
11. Roth Conference

#11 Trade Show & Convention (new to the list)
The investment bank this year hosted its 27th annual Growth Stock Conference at the Ritz Carlton. One the biggest of its kind, the three-day investment conference brings together executives from more than 530 public and private companies and approximately 1,000 investors. Company presentations, Q&A sessions, panels, and management one-on-one meetings offer investor clients opportunities for interaction with executives. Next: Spring 2016
Photo: Cynthia Halverson

Alp horn players performed as guests arrived and helped announce dinner.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash

Guests plucked napkins off a performer's dress. The character, known as "Napkin Lady," can be booked through the theater for private events, as can a variety of characters affiliated with the Redmoon for Hire program.
Photo: Christina Noël Photography
Tampa Bay NACE Holiday Party

Aerial performers poured champagne for guests at the National Association for Catering & Events holiday party Monday at the Vault in downtown Tampa. The party had a speakeasy theme: guests received the address and password after they registered for the event, and entertainment from Event Show Productions included burlesque dancers and actors playing poker. Vendors included event planning and execution by Sandy Rule; decor, furniture, and lighting by MMD Events; draping by Quest Drape; and catering by Good Food Catering.
Photo: Aaron Bornfleth Studio