You may have heard by now that the brand new Cowboys Stadium is open! But, have you heard that the stadium is green? Jerry Jones and his team are trying to become the first sports stadium to gain recognition for the EPA's Environmental Performance Track Program. This program is "a public-private partnership that encourages continuous environmental improvement through environmental management systems, community outreach, and measurable results1." This program demands accountability and continual...

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What's a flogo you say? A flogo is a "flying logo" made of a soap-like substance that is green and environmentally sound. The flogos can be cut into any shape or logo and last from 30-40 minutes up to an hour. There are three sizes to pick from, and while white is the standard color, they can be tinted in a limited number of colors. Flogos are now available in Dallas - wouldn't they make a cool, funky addition to any event!...

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I was at my favorite wine shops the other day, Twin Liquors, and was looking for a new wine to try. I was talking with one of the many experienced associates and she was telling me about this new “Organic Wine” they just started selling. I was like Organic Wine? Isn’t all wine organic? I mean it is practically made up of about 95% of organic components right? Water, soil, grapes, etc… Needless to say I was a little skeptical and did not purchase the Organic Wine that day...

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Food is always at the top of our client’s event “needs” list. They want something that looks good, tastes even better and will get the guests excited. Not only is it something that people always remember, but it can make or break an event. If the food is fabulous then the guests will rave all night long and talk about the food well after the event is over. If the food is not so hot…well you know the rest. Right now there are a lot of fun trends for food and also some great...

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Press Release Contact: Stacy Simpson 214.987.4181 stacy.simpson@meritageevents.com Tacy Infante NOMINATED FOR ISES ESPRIT AWARDS International Special Events Society Tacy Infante , Vice President of Meritage Events, Austin has been nominated for the prestigious ISES Esprit Awards from the International Special Events Society (ISES) in the category of 2009 Best ISES Team Effort Budget Under $75,000 . Tacy has been a special event professional for almost 7 years. In that time, Tacy has also been nominated...

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As planners, much of our time is spent negotiating various contracts and pricing, but sometimes it is nice to review the basics – just to make sure you haven’t fallen into any bad habits. We should all keep in mind that negotiation is a process. It is highly unlikely to be completed in one sitting. During the process, planners should keep these three things in mind. Objectives. As you start the process, be sure you are very clear on both your client’s and the vendor’s objectives...

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It is amazing to me how fast Twitter has grown in popularity AND as a marketing tool. Did you know you can follow various tweeters to find out about travel discounts and deals? I didn't. Recently, while checking out one of my favorite travel-related blogs, I read that Marriott has launched a “ Deal of the Day ” website, primarily being publicized through their Twitter page. For the next two weeks, every day at 7:00AM (ET), Marriott will announce a great deal at a specific property. What’s...

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