Twelve million people involved in the hospitality and event-related business get up every morning, worried about their health and welfare because of this awful virus. They are devastated and frightened because the entire industry is still in free-fall. Everyone is searching for relief and understanding, but today, our most important role is to take care of ourselves and our families so that, when it's the right time and place, we can rebuild.
The message I want to share here is simply to appreciate our colleagues and friends who are stepping up to help our industry under these harsh circumstances. These are the people I am looking up to right now—the ones in our world that are getting involved and finding solutions. If you know anyone else you think should be included, let me know by emailing me at [email protected].
The Black Table
Tammy Dickerson, The Baker Group
Damon Haley, Exhilarate Experiential
Todd Hawkins, The Todd Group
Leslie Jones, Leslie Marie Events
William Miller, Miller Special Events
Lauren Montgomery, Collective Rentals
Diann Valentine, Exhilarate Experiential
Mena Wright, Wright Productions
Shantee Wright, Wright Productions
Live for Life
Chris Meyer, George P. Johnson
Nick Simonette, Czarnowski
Dave Walens, Exploring
National Events Council
Tony Alexander, SGI Services
Alejandra Baca, Belle The Magazine
Selina Davis, Nostalgyx
Latoya Lewis, EventU
Corey McDougle, Ernst & Young
Darryl Moore, D'Concierge Design
Steve Moore, AFFAIRS to REMEMBER
Julia Rapley, Consultant
Tai Robinson, SGI Services
Andrew Roby, Andrew Roby Events
Albert Smith, En Masse Consulting
Emil Wilbekin, Native Son
Go Live Together
Larry Arnaudet, ESCA
David Audrain, SISO
Nan Marchand Beauvois, MMBC
Amy Calvert, EIC
Paul Van Deventer, MPI
David DuBois, IAEE
Douglas Emslie, SISO, Tarsus Group
Sherrif Karamat, PCMA
Dasher Lowe, EDPA
Brad Mayne, IAVM
Bob Priest-Heck, Freeman
Susan Robertson, ASAE
Hervé Sedky, Reed Exhibitions Americas
Sue Sung, Freeman
Don Welsh, Destinations International
Jim Wurm, EACA
Live Events Coalition ( *Board)
Omar Colom, Mr.V1 - AV Educate
Bonnie Fimiano,* Café Ala Carte
Abby Haley, DuFour Collaborative
Rebecca Ponsdomenech, Independent Planner
Alexandra Rembac, Sterling Engagements
Nate Rohnke, DuFour Collaborative
Isaac Rothwell*, Digerati Productions
Gabriel Saavedra*, Independent Planner
Nancy Shaffer*, BRAVO! Events
Da'Vida Sonnier, Independent Planner
Lyn Stout*, Bond Events
Eileen Valois*, PRG
Ivory Zorich, Ivory Zorich
Alex Fedrizzi*, Solotech
Live Events Coalition, Colorado
Andrew Klosterman, Peak Beverage
Syd SextonU*, By Design Collective
Jeremy Bronson*, Occasions Catering
Tara Ames*, Spruce Mountain Ranch
Brynn Swanson*, First Look Events
Nicole Marsh*, Imprint Group
Michelle Talarico*, Picnic Basket Catering
Kelly Karli*, Kelly Karli Weddings and Events
Patty Moser*, Independent Planner
Live Events Coalition, Massachusetts
Tim Briggs, Canoe Club
Mark Consiglio, innoVia Productions
Mercedes Roman-Manson, Unemployed
Charlie Webber, AV Seals
Live Events Coalition, N.Y./N.J.
Jessica Alton, Thomas Preti Caterers
Donna Anello, Executive Director
Louis Avanti, AMG Events and Visuals
Anita Belle, AJB Events
Jaclyn Bernstein, Empire Force Events
Larry Derosa, Aviance Lounge DĂ©cor and Rentals
Anthony Gerardi, Pro Sho Productions
Larry Gold, Unique Musique
Lauren Grech, LLG Agency
Lisa Ivler, Lisa Ivler Events
Evan Karfinkel, E.K. Event Group
Willy Rico
Omar Sornoza, Gotham Hall
Michael Spinnato, Eclipse Events
Corrine (Statia) Thomas, Absolute Events by Corrine Ltd
Jacqueline Vazquez, Lifetime Events by Jacqueline
Scott Weisberg, Everything Entertainment
Arthur Backal, BEST-Backal Hospitality Group, LLC
B. Allan Kurtz, BEST-Gotham Hall & Ziegfeld Ballroom
Michael Warren, BEST-CPS Events at The Plaza
Live Events Coalition, California
Tara Ames, Spruce Mountain Ranch
Colleen Bauer, Fairy Godmother Events
Jeremy Bronson, Occasions Catering
Maritza Davis, Kings
Roshaun Davis, Unseen Heroes
Amrit Dhillon-Bains, AnaĂŻs Events
Suzy Drell, Suzy Drell Creative Design
Alicia Falango, Alicia K Designs
AJ Fardella, Rock n Roll Networks
Heather Ferrai, All Set Events
Amanda Hope, The Events by Classic Group
Heidi Hughett, Coastside Couture
Kelly Karli, Kelly Karli Weddings and Events
Nicole Marsh, Imprint Group
Christina McNeill, Christina McNeill Photography
Natasha Miller, Entire Productions
Patty Moser
Denise Lillie O'Neal, Denise Lillie Engagements
Jill Remy, Jill & Co. Events
Syd Sexton, By Design Collective
Brynn Swanson, First Look Events
Michelle Talarico, Picnic Basket Catering
Cristine Thomas, Today's Bride
Kate Whelan, Kate Whelan Events
Live Events Coalition, Connecticut
Christine Hussey, The Inn at Longshore
Shiran Nicholson, The Knowlton Venue
Ruth Ridgeway, Ruth Ridgeway Design
Leslie Scotto, Leslie Scotto Events
Rosinne Chlala, Festivities
Live Events Coalition, Washington, D.C.
Rebecca Linder, Linder Global Events
Ajay Patil, Showcall
Jeannette Tavares, Evoke
André Wells, Events By André Wells
RJ Whyte, RJ Whyte Event Production
Linda Lindamood, Linder Global Events
Philip DuFour, DuFour Collaboration
Live Events Coalition Florida
Bonnie Fimiano, Owner-Café Ala Carte
Lisa Pierce, Lisa Pierce Events
Kelly Murphy, Events on the Loose
Alan Eingold, Over the Top Linens
Steve Romero, Steve L Romero Photography
Diana Rodriguez-, Palate Cuisine
Gaetana Intrieri-Kaplan, Gallery of Amazing Things
Susan Jaffe, Pieces of Dreams Events
Gisela Maceira, JM Event Productions
Joe Maceira, JM Event Productions
Deborah Corrao, TyBro Meetings & Events
Warren Moore, Warren Moore Events
Theresa Anderson, Party Perfect Events
Brittney Olsomer, Party Perfect Events
Maestro Bobby, Ritmo! Interactive
Jeff Gold, Motiv8 Events/Event Services Group
Jason Bank, Jammin Express
Nicholas Zazzera, Deco Productions
Sherry Feijoo, Curtiss Mansion
Darah Zeledon, Black Pearl Luxury Limousines
Richard Bright, Integral Ingenuity A Talent Company
Sandra Vargas, Main Event Planners
Jay Guttveg, Creative Focus Photography
Dominick Fimiano, Café Ala Carte
Joel Clendenin, The Event Group Design & Decor
Live Events Coalition, Illinois
Michelle Durpetti, Gene & Georgetti & MDE Events
Alison Phillips, Engaging Events by Ali
Collin Pierson, Collin Pierson Photography
Live Event Coalition Minnesota
John Cosgrove, VoiceHive LLC
Julia Hurtley, MHC Culinary Group
Linda Hurtley, Linwood Group Meetings
Wendy Porter, Wendy Porter Events LLC
Christie Altendorf, D'Amico Catering
Jessica Barrett, Bigger Picture Solutions
Amy Brown, Chowgirls Killer Catering
Maari Cedar James, Chowgirls Killer Catering
Jodi Collen, National Bone Marrow Donor Program
Philip Dorwart, Create Catering
Meghan Gustafson, Minneapolis Downtown Council
Jolene Ihle, IdeationMKT
Sarah Johnson, Machine Shop
Alana Koderick, Mintahoe Catering & Events
Jim Leighton, RAIN
Nick Peter, Minnesota Orchestra
Amy Zaroff, Amy Zaroff Events + Design
Live Events Coalition, Oregon
Theresa Anderson, Party Perfect Events
Jason Bank, Jammin Express
Maestro Bobby, Ritmo! Interactive
Richard Bright, Integral Ingenuity
Catherine Buford, Chefstable Catering
Joel Clendenin, The Event Group Design & DĂ©cor
Deborah Corrao, TyBro Meetings & Events
Misty Damico, Luxe Event Productions
Steve DeAngelo, DeAngelo's Catering
Alan Eingold, Over the Top Linens
Sherry Feijoo, Curtiss Mansion
Jeff Gold, Motiv8 Events
Jerry Green, Henry V Events
Jay Guttveg, Creative Focus Photography
Wil Hansen, White Pepper Catering
Gaetana Intrieri-Kaplan, Gallery of Amazing Things
Susan Jaffe, Pieces of Dreams Events
Cindy Labuhn, Bridgewood Event Rentals
Gisela Maceira, JM Event Productions
Joe Maceira, JM Event Productions
Amy Maxwell, Ticket Tomato
Warren Moore, Warren Moore Events
Kim Morrill, Your Perfect Bridesmaid
Kelly Murphy, Events on the Loose
Brad Nelson, Craterian Theatre
Brittney Olsomer, Party Perfect Events
Lisa Pierce, Lisa Pierce Events
Erik Pierce, Paparazzi Tonight
Diana Rodriguez- Galvez, Palate Cuisine
Steve Romero, Steve L Romero Photography
Sara Rosenbaum, Castaway Portland
Dwayne Thomas, Greenlight Creative
Eric Tucker, Day 1 Collective
Sandra Vargas, Main Event Planners
Shawn Whittemore, Event Team Entertainment
Nicholas Zazzera, Deco Productions
Darah Zeledon, Black Pearl Luxury Limousines
Live Events Coalition, Philadelphia
Ross Akselrad, Partners in Sound Productions
Ronnie Anderson, Ronnie Anderson Events
Rob Carachilo, Roberts Events Group
Makinlee Fox, Go Fox
Debbie Lobel, Mann Music Center
Mazda Miles, Perfection Events
Nishika Sen, ESM
Harry Spivak, Catering and Venue Solutions
Fred Stein, The Creative Group
Christine Volpe, Longwood Gardens
Live Events Coalition, Texas
Hyacinth Belcher, OnStage Systems
Nirjary Desai, KIS(cubed) Events
Gary Jones, Green Dot Events
Sparky Sparks, The Sparks Agency
Laurie Sprouse, Ultimate Ventures
Marla Watson, Wicked Apple
Live Events Coalition, Washington State Weddings & Events Advisory
Mike Abela, 1000 Words
Kellie Blair, Historic 1625 Weddings & Events
Stuart Butler, Butler Transportation
BreeAnn Gale, Pink Blossom Events
Brandon Ghorley, Brandon Ghorley DJ
Rebecca Grant, New Creations Weddings, Twin Willow Gardens
Holly Olsen, Perfectly Posh Events
PJ Parsons, PJ Parsons Presents
Erika Peterson, PlanningSavvy Wedding & Event Coordination
Cherie Ronning, Wedding Network USA
Aaron Shook, Ocean5 & Table 47
Kristen Wynne, Historic 1625 Weddings & Events
Florida Immediate Response Team
Lisa Cain, FIU Chaplin School
Olivia Catasus, FIU Chaplin School
Michael Cheng, FIU Chaplin School
Daniel Cormany, FIU Chaplin School
Maudson Dessalines, FIU Chaplin School
Dale Gomez, FIU Chaplin School
Jeffrey Greene, 84 West Studios
Alex Kuk, Temple Street Eatery Restaurant
Gladys Mezrahi, Indigo Events
Diann Newman, FIU Chaplin School
Diego Ng, Temple Street Eatery Restaurant
Emilia Roque, FIU Chaplin School
John Thomas, FIU Chaplin School
David Tutera, David Tutera Presents
Brian Van Hook, FIU College of Business
Chris Weinberg, Chris Weinberg Events
Ivonne Yee-Amor, FIU Chaplin School
