Who Dat?? Geaux Saints!!

I can only say how happy I am that 2010 is here!  I am glad 2009 is in the past and we can look forward to a better, more positive 2010.

I enjoyed exciting trips last year to LA and San Francisco…but the overriding sentiment all year was that of uncertainty and disappointment.  I look forward to a more positive attitude when it comes to business and the return of loyalty which seemed to go by the wayside in all aspects of the industry.  I thank those clients and vendors of mine who did not vary their loyalty to me and Encore Events, Inc.  I was more than happy to work with adjusted budgets and thank all of you who trusted me with your events.  I have hated to see so many businesses have to shut down due the economy, but am glad to say that Encore Events, Inc. survived and looks forward to opportunities to produce spectacular events this year!!

I recently attended The Special Event conference and trade show in New Orleans.  Sitting on the international MarComm Committee, I was able to attend ISES (International Special Events Society) leadership meetings before the start of the conference and was presented with my 10 year pin at the Leadership Reception!!  New Orleans has always been a special place for me…I grew up there and still have family there.  The last time I was in New Orleans was for the Sugar Bowl in 2005, so this was my first return since Katrina.

For a week, I was more than happy to eat my way through the city!  How could you not enjoy beignets with cafe au lait, oyster poy boys, crawfish etouffee, gumbo and bread pudding!  and yes, a hurricane!

2010 could not have started any better than my trip to New Orleans!  I will be routing for the Saints next weekend in the Super Bowl.  Who Dat?  Gotta love it!!  Geaux Saints!!

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