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Transformation of the Event Industry

David Tutera will talk about "Transformation of the Event Industry." He will talk about many of his events, past and present, including how "Special Events" has grown as an industry and adapted today. He will also speak on a variety of event elements including design, planning, catering, lighting, and entertainment. Guests will see a large array of stunning Tutera event imagery as he shares his experience and insights within all areas of entertaining, small and large. The presentation will conclude with an open Q&A session.

Meeting Schedule

6pm-7pm
dinner and networking

7pm-7:15pm
announcements

7:15pm-8:15pm
program

8:15pm-9pm
dessert and networking

Pre-Registration
(on or before November 3rd)

Members: $45
Non-Members: $55
Students: $25 *
*With valid ID*

Register after November 3rd

Members: $45
Non-Members: $65
Students: $35 *
*With valid ID*

Room Rate at Harrah's: $75.00 for November 6 (plus 14% tax, $5.00 tourism fee and $3.00 assessment fee.)
Web link for rooms at Harrah's

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

David Tutera

Leading Entertaining Expert David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Tutera has created a name for himself by taking his passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle. He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination, and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining.

Tutera's grandfather, a successful florist, first noticed his grandson's artistic ability at an early age and encouraged David to pursue his destiny. At age 19, with the sound advice of his grandfather and only one client, David opened his own events planning business. Today, David Tutera Inc. is an award winning company built from experience, dedication and Tutera's natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision.

Honored by Modern Bride Magazine as one of the Top 25 Trendsetters of The Year, David was also awarded "Best Celebrity Wedding Planner" by Life & Style Magazine. In addition, David is also a professional speaker hired by Condé Nast, In Style and many others to lecture on the topics of weddings, lifestyle, design and more.

David's impressive client list includes Star Jones' wedding, NY Giants Antonio Pierce's wedding and events for Jennifer Lopez,, Matthew McConaughey, the Official Post Grammy Parties in New York City, Elton John, Barbara Walters, the Rolling Stones, Vice President Gore at the White House, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Susan Lucci, The John F. Kennedy Center, as well as countless film premieres and celebrity parties for royalty, politicians and socialites. Tutera has also designed events for several charities including DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids), The Cancer Research Foundation, the Alzheimer's Association and the Nature Conservancy.

David's newest primetime show, "My Fair Wedding" will air Sunday nights primetime on the WE network premiering on October 26, 2008. Watch as David Tutera whisks into wedding chaos two weeks before a bride's most important day of her life and quickly saves the day as he transforms the fate of the party from less than ordinary to beyond extraordinary.

In stores now are David's four books Big Birthdays, (Bulfinch Press/May, 2006), The Party Planner (Bulfinch Press), America Entertains: A Year of Imaginative Parties (Stewart, Tabori and Chang) and A Passion for Parties: Your Guide to Elegant Entertaining (Simon & Schuster). In addition, David Tutera is the Host of "Get Married," a daily half-hour television series offering real news brides can use, airing on Lifetime Television five days a week. STEM by David Tutera, a full service retail florist and gift shop located on Spice Road at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City opened summer 2007 with plans to open a STEM boutique at the newly renovated Plaza Hotel in New York City fall 2008.

David has been featured on Oprah, Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, E!, and the Style Network. In addition People, USA Today, In Touch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, In Style, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and Town & Country have all featured his work. David Tutera lives in New York City and maintains offices in both Manhattan and Mamaroneck, New York.

Contact Information: David Tutera
Stem by David Tutera
1000 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-345-STEM
davidtuterastem.com

THE VENUE

The Pool at Harrah's in Atlantic City

Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
777 Harrah's Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (800) 645-6774

For Groups and Meetings our central marina district location makes Harrah's Resort Atlantic City the perfect venue for your next meeting or banquet. Our group facilities feature 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention space that can accommodate 25 to 500 people. Eight separate rooms range in size from 500 to 13,000 square feet. Our attentive staff will ensure that all of your logistical needs, including audiovisual requests, are efficiently handled.

And for Weddings.whether you prefer a poolside wedding surrounded by lavish tropical décor, or the elegance of one of our ballrooms, the impeccable taste and attention to detail brought by our staff will ensure a fabulous day!

For more information, please call the Catering Office at (609) 441-5060 or toll-free at (800) 242-7724.

Directions

From New York
Take NJ Turnpike Exit 11 to the Garden State Parkway. Take Exit 38 to the Atlantic City Expressway. At the end of the Expressway, take Exit 1 (the Marina Exit) to the Atlantic City Connector. Follow the signs to Harrah's Resort.

From Philadelphia
Take the Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman Bridge to the North South Freeway (Rte. 42) south, to the Atlantic City Expressway. At the end of the Expressway, take Exit 1 (the Marina Exit) to the Atlantic City Connector. Follow the signs to Harrah's Resort.