Movers and Shakers

Tammy has joined the team as Sales Manager and is looking forward to bringing her more than 15 years of experience to PSAV. Tammy graduated Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Technical Theatre Production. In 1999, Tammy began her career as a Technician in the audio visual industry. After two years, she was quickly promoted to Account Executive, where she was able to have a more active role in assisting clients with their audio visual needs. Having worked at several different audio visual companies, Tammy is able to take her experiences from those and it apply it to her new role at PSAV. She is passionate about audio visuals, the events industry, and MPI Toronto. Contact Tammy at tabradley@psav.com.

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kelly Shannon to Manager, Hospitality Sales. With a career spanning 20 years in hospitality and event sales, Kelly brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Her long-standing relationship with MPI Toronto and MPI International, her dedication to the Niagara brand and her love of Chardonnay, make her an excellent fit for the family winery nestled in St. Davids. Overseeing all event sales, Kelly will work with the team to showcase Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery and Winery Restaurant to the meeting industry. The Ravine team is thrilled to have Kelly join their family winery. For more information, contact Kelly at kelly@ravinevineyard.com.

Saddle brook just completed a major renovation of its meeting foyers. New ceramic flooring has been installed in the Pegasus and Royal Palm Ballroom foyers together with new artwork. New lighting enhances the fresh color scheme and complements the beautiful new look. Saddlebrook has undergone almost a complete transformation of the property in the last 18 months. For information, contact Mark Marker, CHME, CMP, Director of National Accounts, at mmarker@saddlebrook.com.

The Michael G. DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University recently featured The International Centre as a case study within a new undergraduate course entitled Corporations and Society. Conducted by Professor Brent McKnight, the segment focused on three business cases outlining the sustainability strategies and practices in play at The International Centre, host to over 500 events annually. It directed attention squarely on the venue’s multi-year journey developing a comprehensive strategy from the ground up. Trevor Lui, The International Centre’s Director of Operations and Sustainability, and Professor McKnight discussed how the Centre identified the sustainability opportunity, gained management buy-in, and then spread awareness while encouraging participation, both within the company and among its customers. For more information, contact Karen Wren, Marketing Manager, at kwren@internationalcentre.com.

On May 11, 2015, meeting and event planners will converge at Daniels Spectrum for an innovative evening that brings to light new ways to "make meetings matter." The industry night, dubbed "Be Bold," invites meeting and event professionals to explore Daniels Spectrum, the 60,000 square foot art, performance and event space in the heart of Regent Park. Guests at the Be Bold event will have the opportunity to sample the offerings of a slate of other social enterprises in the "Meetings that Matter Marketplace." Be Bold: Meetings that Matter, was developed in partnership between Artscape and Prince’s Charities Canada to inspire decision-makers to host meetings that matter. The event will entertain inform and challenge meeting planners to be bold in their event planning choices and support clients to make a social difference. To learn more about this event, visit meetingsthatmatter.ca.