Mumtaz Takes Home 2 ISES LA Special Event Awards!

Mumtaz Marketing & Events is thrilled to have received two ISES LA Special Event Awards for Best Allied Team Event and also Best Green Event. It's such an honor to be recognized by our peers for executing excellent events. We are also honored that our client's have given us the opportunity to service their events and overall goals. Check out the photos below of our winning events!

Best Green Event for "Beyond Our Doors" Best Green Event. Check out the full blog post at http://www.mumtazmarketingandevents.blogspot.com/2011/10/together-as-one-at-beyond-our-doors.html.

The second event was Asia Society Korea Center's Hansik Dinner event. Click below to check out the full blog post at http://www.mumtazmarketingandevents.blogspot.com/2011/11/10-days-to-8-course-korean-gourmet-meal.html.

ISES LA's: Speed Pitching...

Hey everyone... I am becoming a regular now. It's Minzey reporting in for ISES LA. As the VP of Programs & Education, I was able to produce another education based event,  ISES LA’s Speed Pitching, last week at the Luxe Hotel on Sunset.  The real idea behind this education session came straight from The Special Event Conference Speed Pitching education session. I figured that people who didn’t make it out to Florida for TSE this year, could still have some part of TSE here in Los Angeles!   I was right!  We landed up selling out the room and everyone really enjoyed themselves. 

I was lucky enough to have Andrea Michaels, Extraordinary Events, to agree to be the Presenter for this education session.  She brought on Greg Christy, BriteIdeas, Inc., Liese Gardner, Event Solutions, Cheryl Fish, Someone’s in theKitchen, Greg Jenkins, Bravo Productions, Lisa Hurley, Special Events Magazine, Ian Seeberg, a Creative Director and Writer and Ruth Moyte, Red Dandelion Creative to judge the Speed Pitching. 

I was part of one of the winning tables and we were able to present our 2 minute speed pitch to the rest of the group.  One of our first time attendees, Ned Shapiro, At Any Event, said of his first time at an ISES LA event, “What a great introduction to a great organization for a First Timer like me. I'll be back again at Lawry's.”  I couldn’t have said it better myself! 

Hope to see you at our next event on March 28^th at Lawry’s where we are featuring John Klymshyn, The Art of Living: Connecting Your Life's Work to Work You Do Every Day"

REPORT: 2012 The Special Event Show Conference (TSE)

Hey everybody! Minzey reporting in...

My trip out to Florida for The Special Event was nothing short of FANTASTIC! I had a great time meeting with colleagues from all over the world and seeing familiar faces that I get to see once a year!

My trip started this year with ISES Leadership Meetings, where I felt energized and inspired to bring home tools for both my job here at Mumtaz Marketing & Events and back to my ISES LA Board and my Programs Committee.

The highlight of the conference has always been the wedding gallery and the wedding lunch. This year wasn’t any different. My favorite wedding gallery was none other than Youngsong Martin’s of Wildflower Linen. Her design of “The Seasons” were impeccable! My favorite tabletop was the “Spring” Twilight inspired table.  It was absolutely gorgeous! 

The wedding lunch this year, was actually a Wedding Dinner and was a presentation of the design behind this massive space of the size of an airplane hangar!  It was great to see how much effort was had to put it all together. Check out these amazing photos!

Here are some tips from The Special Event Education:

·       Pay your interns!  You will get a more productive intern and they will take pride in their work.   They are creative and you can mold them into you!   

·      Don’t judge a book by its cover.  Finding the right person for the job is hard in our industry, you never know what might walk through your door! 

The relationships that you build at TSE, can carry you through for the next 10-20 years. You never know when you might need.  You might have to call up someone in London, Chicago or Canada.  So get to know your industry colleagues The Special Event and throughout the Special Events industry, cause you never know when they will need your help or vice-versa.

We also had the opportunity to play hookie for an afternoon and went to see the Manatees! So, here's one saying Hi!

Jennifer highlights ISES LA's Annual JAM

This post brought to you by Jennifer Minzey, VP of Education & Programs for your local ISES LA Chapter. On September 20^th, ISES Greater Los Angeles was proud to produce the Annual ISES LA JAM (Joint Allied Mixer) at Santa Anita Parkway. 

This year's educational sessions were presented by two experts who addressed what our special events industry is looking towards in 2012. Beverly Oviedo, CMP addressed the crowd about the new ISO Standards being drafted for going Green and pending approval for 2012.  Our other expert, Robert Kempken, VP of IBIS World, discussed the grim outlook that our industry is still facing.  But, he said that being creative, marketing ourselves, and thinking outside of the box is the best approach for surviving this climate.  He was a popular speaker with our attendees and remained afterwards to answer everyone’s questions.  

The tradeshow that followed was fun because I got to see familiar faces and meet news ones.  J & M Entertainment Event Production, Plan It Interactive, Party Pals, and AFR Furnishings, just to name a few.

There was a cool new product from LA Photo Party that I particularly liked, which was their Photo Party Upload, they can take a photo of you at your event and then you post it to any social media site on the spot! It was very cool! We are hoping to use it for an upcoming event in the spring! 

The evening was filled with friends, food, and drinks…all of which turned into professional fun at another ISES LA event!  Hope to see you at the next ISES event, Meet the Masters on November 14^th at the Millennium Biltmore!   Special Thanks to Joelle Leder Photography!

ExchangeLA & ISES LA!

Hi everyone! It's Jennifer Minzey and as your ISES LA VP of Programs and Education I'm excited to blog about ExchangeLA and ISES LA! On August 17th, the ISES LA Chapter was fortunate enough to have their August meeting held at the historic and newly renovated Exchange LA, the original home of the Los Angeles Stock Exchange Building.  This meeting was a departure from the regular networking event, as WISE GUYS EVENTS came in and "played" with our crowd with both individual and team building activities.  We also had the pleasure of having LA Spice Catering, Lisa & Mo, and the Nickel Diner share their delectable treats with us that evening.  Thank you to all who came out, I really appreciate it.

But, nothing could have prepared me for the first time that I walked into Exchange LA. WOW!!! These were the first words that came to mind when visiting the venue.  Just some history for you, ground was broken on this art-deco building on October 21, 1929, just three days before Black Thursday.  The Los Angeles Stock Exchange merged with the Pacific Stock Exchange in 1956 and trading took place until 1986.  Since then, the building remained largely unoccupied.  After nearly two years of renovation and retrofitting, Exchange LA now pays homage to its rich and opulent past.

From the outside it looks like the other old buildings in Downtown LA. But, once you walk through the doors, it is an eye opening experience to a whole different style of venue.  From the state of the art sound system to the lighting to the sheer massiveness of the space--spanning over 25,000 square feet and four floors, this venue can offer an array of possibilities.  Hosting a small crowd in one of their really cool suites to hosting over 1,000 people in their main area, Exchange LA offers something unique, something for that creative and fun planner who is looking for something different.

Thank you to Luminaire Images for all the great shots of that evening!

ISES Annual Awards and Installation Dinner - SME Shines Bright!

This past week we had a phenomenal night at the ISES: Los Angeles Annual Awards and Installation Dinner at Pandora on Green in Pasadena. The entire Simply Mumtaz team was there, with some family members in tow, to support Jennifer Minzey, the incoming VP of Programs and Education on the ISES board.
The event was coordinated by our own Jennifer Minzey. With the help of J&M Entertainment, Classic Party Rentals, Chameleon Chairs, Town and Country Rentals, Wisteria Lane, Elegant Designs & Speciality Linens, Leonard Neil Productions, Red Carpet Event Staff, Tiffany & Co, and GLI Video Production, she put on this fabulous event!

The night turned into the "Ms. Jennifer Minzey show" according to current President Ron Hobbs. Not only did she put the entire event together, she also took home some very special awards. She walked away with the President's Award and the Marty McGowan Scholarship. We're so proud of her!
It was a great night for Simply Mumtaz as well! We were nominated for three awards and won the Best Allied Team award for our work on the Treasures of Los Angeles awards luncheon. All in all, it was a night full of celebration. We are so honored to have been a part of this event and look forward to next year! Thanks to Luminaire Images for the wonderful event photos!

Simply Mumtaz nominated for three LASEA awards!

We are very proud to announce that Simply Mumtaz has been nominated for three Los Angeles Special Events Awards by the ISES Los Angeles chapter for our work in the 2010 year.

We were nominated for Best Event Entertainment Concept/Execution and Best Event Produced for a Non-Profit Organization for our work on the Dominguez Centennial Aviation Day.

We were also nominated for Best Allied Team event for our work on the Treasures of Los Angeles Event in April of 2010.

We are honored to be nominated and look forward to the ISES Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony next week being held at Pandora on the Green in Pasadena! Hope to see you there!

Simply Mumtaz nominated for 3 ISES LA SEA Awards!

Hey all! Simply Mumtaz Events, Inc. has been nominated for three ISES LA Special Event Awards. Special thanks to our team members for helping us get there.

We are nominated for: Best Achievement in Logistics and Best Event Produced for a Non-Profit Organization for our Grand Opening / 20th Anniversary event for the Skid Row Housing Trust.

And for Best Event Design for our 15th Annual Treasures of Los Angeles Awards Luncheon.

Wish us luck! We hope to post our winnings on July 20th or see you that evening at the ISES LA Awards & Installation Dinner at the Sunset Luxe Hotel.

Simply Mumtaz takes home FOUR ISES LA Special Event Awards!

YEAH! We are very excited about this post... This week we won FOUR ISES Los Angeles Special Event Awards! The winners were announced this week at ISES LA's Installation & Awards Dinner held at the Regency Club. BizBash covered the event too - click here for their article link!

Special Thank you to our clients who allow us the opportunity to plan their events and to our clients for being so awesome!

Best "Green" Event - 4th Annual Green GalaBest Achievement in Logistics - Annual Hospital Hero AwardsBest Wedding - Daftary Wedding in Cancun, MexicoBest Allied Team Event - Treasures of Los Angeles 2008
We won alongside J&M Entertainment and Wildflower LinensOne of the best things about these awards was that two of them were in the same day... Best Green and Best Achievement in Logistics! Talk about an achievement in Logistics!

Needless to say - it was a fabulous evening!

Simply Mumtaz at ISES Bel Air Bay Club Event

Hey all! Didn't get much time to stay and hang out, but I thought I'd share real quick some of the table top displays that La Tovola presented at tonight's ISES LA's Bel Air Bay Club Networking Mixer. What a gorgeous place! Truly stunning. And, if you're interested contact them for events. As for the linen.. check it out or better yet visit La Tovola's showroom. I hear it's over the top.

Enjoy the pics!