R&D Restaurant: The newest Canadian Asian Restaurant
April 7, 2016 by deblewis
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R&D Restaurant is the newest Canadian Asian Restaurant where you will want to host all of your events. Located at 241 Spadina Avenue in the heart of downtown Toronto, it is easily accessible by transit.
The restaurant is owned by Season 1 winner of MasterChef Canada, Eric Chong. He has a passion for Asian cuisine and combines his dished with Canadian ingredients to express his love for Canada. Oliver and Bonacini Events and Catering has been working to book events at R&D Restaurant with Eric.
The venue has a polished modern decor that makes it the ideal choice to host your next event. It can hold a capacity of up to 100 people for a cocktail reception and holds up to 56 people for a sit down dinner.
For more information
Contact R&D Restaurant at
events@rdspadina.com or (416) 645-1342
Visit their website
http://rdspadina.com/
5 To Watch: Canada’s Sports Marketing Business Award
April 1, 2016 by deblewis
Filed under Ontario, Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
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George Brown’s School of Sport and Event Marketing and Media Advisory Committee launched The 5 To Watch in partnership with Globe and Mail to recognize Canada’s Sports Business leaders under 40 years old. Canada’s Sports Business Award attracts over 400 of the biggest names in sports business every year.
It’s a “must-attend” event where you get to network with industry professionals, enjoy amazing food, learn from keynote speeches, and join the after party. The emcee for the evening will be TSN Sportscaster Kate Beirness, she is a returning emcee who was the co-host for the London Olympic 2012 Winter Games. The money raised will be put towards the George Brown College Foundation which grants awards and bursaries to individuals at the George Brown’s Centre for Business.
Candidates to be considered for the role are from the following segments of sports:
- Event/Promotional/Sports marketing agencies
- Large sports events
- Sports Properties
- Non-editorial media outlets
- Advertisers, Licensees, Sponsors
- Amateur sport bodies including National/Provincial Sports Organizations and Educational Institutions
When
June 9, 2016 at 6:00pm
Location
George Brown Waterfront Campus
For Further Details
Visit http://www.5towatch.ca/Login.aspx
Renovated Bank Vault for a Cool Feel for Your Next Event
April 1, 2016 by deblewis
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Located at 250 University Ave in the heart of downtown Toronto is the Bank of Canada heritage building. This old bank basement has been renovated to have 12 foot high ceilings and 9 foot wooden doors with expensive glass inserts.
The 4500 square foot full basement vault/event space is the great choice to host meetings or plan your company’s corporate, cocktail, and sit down private dinner events. There are a number of options for set ups. The venue holds 3 meeting rooms, a putting green, media wall, and lounge space. The Vault offers one floor dedicated to office space providing 43 private offices, 5 pods, and 12 desks. The heritage building is located close to Osgoode Subway Station.

Facilities details:
- Private Offices
- Dedicated Desks
- Virtual Offices
- Meeting Spaces
- Co-Working Spaces
- Event Spaces




Venue Size and Capacity:
- Event space located in the 4,500 square foot space
- 250 guests’ Cocktail Style
- 110 guests’ seated dinner
Services Included:
- Venue coordinator
- Assists with catering, rentals, setup and teardown for the event
- A coordinator will be onsite for the duration of the event
- Audiovisual
- 4 70’’ televisions recreational or business presentation use
- An integrated sound system and microphone
- Catering
- Preferred Caterers that will provide a professional experience
- Facility
- Rental of The Vault provides access to:
- Main Vault space
- Prep kitchen room
- Storage area
- Rental of The Vault provides access to:
- Alcohol
- Ability to bring in alcohol at no additional cost, with SOP
- Staff and security
- Provided two members of staff for duration of the event
- Party’s over 75 guests will include 1-2 security guards
https://iqoffice.ca/250-university-avenue/
Address: Former Bank of Canada Building
250 University Ave. #200
Toronto, ON M5H 3E5
PCMA: Creating Buzz, Participation and Engagement at Your Events
April 1, 2016 by deblewis
Filed under CitySocial, Ontario, Past Events, Toronto
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In the modern age of technology in order to make your event successful you must know how to properly market your event online. The Professional Convention Management Association help ensure that you are using the correct marketing tools that help you reach out to your desired target market.
Deborah Lewis, CMP, lead the discussion on how to Create Buzz, Participation, and Engagement at Your Events. Deborah Lewis is the Chief Experience Officer of CityEvents, she created the company in 2006 and since then has organized countless events with ease. CityEvents client list includes a number of professional services firms, large membership associations, charitable and community groups, and many local businesses. In the workshop she taught the skills necessary to properly use social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, onsite apps, etc.
A few of the important points on marketing are how to:
- Grow event participation and enhance its visibility and reach
- Develop a social media promotion plan
- Create an event marketing strategy for before, during, and after the event
- Build contacts and build retention
- And much more!
Details:
April 6, 2016 8-11am Eastern Time
Location:
Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9H4
Register Here:
April 7, 2016 8-11am Eastern Time
Location:
Pantages Hotel Toronto
200 Victoria St
Toronto, Ontario M5B 1V8
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