Corporate Sponsors
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Associate Sponsor

OPEN from American Express®
www.open.com

OPEN from American Express®
200 Vesey St., New York, NY 10285 USA

American Express Business Cards help you save money, gain control over your business expenses, earn valuable rewards and much more.

Gold Plate Sponsors

International Event Products

www.iepllc.com

Quality China - And More - That Costs Less!

International Event Products
Stoughton , MA 02072 USA

Phone:  (877) 773.7707

International Event Products was founded in 1996 by Larry Green, President. This company grew organically out of a need to fill product resources for Larry ’s successful 10-year old rental company, Rentals Unlimited. With 32 years as owner of a major New England catering company, Larry realized he had the eye for products his rental company could use and, more importantly, that his customers, including caterers, needed.

International Event Products offers china, functional serving platters,, elegant glass charges, chairs, flatware, polyester linen and other special event necessities, Larry travels to China at least twice each year and brings back forward looking products like the canoe-shaped bowls and the single-serve squares and "compartment" dishes which have been a hot trend for the past year.

NEW FOR 2007
In keeping with the trend towards different shapes and just arriving now for the spring buying season, International Event Products introduces square glass plates to match our round glass dishes. These beautiful translucent jewel tone colors are available in green, amber, cobalt & plum, in 8.5" & 12" sizes, these dishes are sure to be a hit with your customers. Also new for 07: black, red and white, single-serve 2.50 squares and their 12" x 3" rectangle bases; 16", 19" & 22" leaf bowls in white and 12", 14", & 16" olive dishes in white. In addition, IEP is offering high quality imported polyester solids and upscale satin linens, in shiny and matte finish, at the lowest prices in the market.

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As a Gold Plate sponsor of the show for the past 3 years, International Event Products clearly supports the catering industry and hope you will visit our booth. We will be featuring all the new items for ‘07 plus our traditional line of dishes, from basic rim white classic to upscale Cotillion (used by Ms. Trump for her wedding to The Donald, along with bowls, chairs, tables and linens.

Event Solutions

www.event-solutions.com

Event Solutions is monthly trade magazine covering the special event industry. The family of products under the Event Solutions product name include The Event Solutions Idea Factory, our annual conference and trade show held every August, Event Solutions Institute, the educational arm, The Black Book, the annual source directory and industry analysis, and Event Solutions Magazine, the leading monthly trade magazine in the event industry.

Event Solutions
Tempe, AZ 85283 USA

Phone:  (480) 831.5100

Covalence Plastics
www.covalenceplastics.com

For over 60 years, Covalence Plastics has created unmatched standards for quality, value, and innovative design in premium plastic, single-use tableware. Durability and style set the table like no other! When you need convenience, versatility, and proven performance, select among our impressive brands & Legacy®, Profiles", Prestige®, Scrollware®, PartyBasics", and our exciting new brand - Opulence".

Covalence Plastics
Minneapolis , MN 55431 USA

Phone:  (800) 752.7462

The Absolut Spirits Co., Inc.
www.absolut.com

The Absolut Spirits Co., Inc.
New York, NY USA

The Absolut Spirits Co., Inc. ("ASCI"), headquartered in New York, is a subsidiary of V&S Group, a leading producer and distributor of spirits and wines and one of the world's ten largest international spirits companies. It operates under the auspices of V&S Absolut Spirits in Stockholm, which produces and markets ABSOLUT VODKA, ABSOLUT CUT, Level Vodka®, Cruzan Rum®, FRÏS® Vodka and Plymouth® Gin. The Absolut Spirits Company, Inc. imports ABSOLUT VODKA, Level Vodka, Cruzan Rum, FRÏS Vodka and Plymouth Gin in the US and distributes the brands through Future Brands LLC, a joint venture with Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. V&S Group's most important brand is ABSOLUT which is the world's third largest international spirits brand, available in some 126 markets to date.

Barber Foods
www.barberfoods.com

The Stuffed Chicken Experts

Barber Foods
Portland, ME 04112 USA

Phone:  (800) 577.2595

Barber Foods, the Stuffed Chicken Experts, offers the greatest variety of chicken entrees and appetizers that will keep your customers, and your bottom line, very happy.

CaterMate / The CBORD Group
www.catermate.com

www.catermate.com

CaterMate's catering software is used by thousands of professionals worldwide to control costs, enhance service, and manage all the little details! CaterMate's EventMaster® software for catering and banquet management provides the most comprehensive feature set available, designed for seamless integration with key tools in your business world such as QuickBooks® and Microsoft® Word 2000. See what CaterMate can do for you!


CaterMate / The CBORD Group
Ithaca , NY 14850 USA

Phone:  (800) 486.2283

General Motors Isuzu Commercial Truck

www.isuzucv.com

Gemeral Motors Isuzu Commercial Truck
Cerritos, CA 90702 USA

Phone:  (800) 785.5445 or (562) 229.5322

The #1 selling low cab forward truck since 1986. Maximum payloads, panoramic windshields and unsurpassed maneuverability. GVWs 12,000-19,500 lbs.

Sam's Club
www.samsclub.com

Sam's Club
Bentonville, AR 72716 USA

Phone: (888) 746.7726

Sam’s Club® stocks a wide variety of high-quality merchandise for your catering and foodservice operations. Save on everything from kitchen utensils and appliances to delicious fresh food.

Silver Spoon Sponsors

Cambro® Manufacturing Company
www.cambro.com

Cambro is a leading worldwide, family owned foodservice equipment manufacturer of highly durable plastic food service products, serving front and back of the house operations since the first product was sold in 1951. With over 13,000 items now, key product categories include Trays, Table Service, Shelving and Storage, Merchandising Equipment, Catering Equipment, Display Products, and the Camrack™ Warewashing and Storage System.

The Camtainer‚ Beverage Server was Cambro’s first catering product, introduced in 1976 as a non-electric, non-flame, alternative to metal servers. It has become the beverage backbone in catering. Insulated Food Pan Carriers and Carts are used around the world to transport and hold hot food hot and cold food cold for hours without electricity. Cambars® and SlidingLid® Ice Caddies work hard at both formal and informal catering functions, on premise or off premise. Laguna‚ and Huntington Beach‚ plastic tumblers look like glass but are lightweight and unbreakable for poolside events.


Cambro® Manufacturing Company
Huntington Beach , CA 92647 USA
Phone:  (800) 854.7631

The Sterno Group, Div of Candle Corp of America
www.candlecorpfs.com

From distinctively attractive table lighting products to optimal solutions for heating food and beverages, The Sterno Group, Division of Candle Corporation of America provides products and services that have been the catalyst for continual positioning as an innovator and category leader to the global foodservice industry.

The Sterno Group, Div of Candle Corp of America
Des Plaines , IL 60018 USA
Phone:  (877) 478.3766

Allen Canning Co.
www.allencanning.com

Allen Canning Co.
Siloam Springs, AZ 72761 USA

Phone (800) 234.ALLEN

Foodservice Professionals have relied on quality Allen Canning products for more than 70 years. Ideal for catering, Allens offers 120+ varieties of bean and vegetables.

American Metalcraft
www.amnow.com

American Metalcraft
Melrose Park, IL 60160 USA

Phone (800) 333.9133

Elevate your events with American Metalcraft's unique and exciting line of chafers, risers, stands, ceramics, baskets and more.

Cambell's Soup / Insignia™
www.campbellawayfromhome.com

Phone (800) TRY.SOUP

Evo, Inc.
www.evo-web.com

Evo, Inc.
Beaverton, OR 97008 USA

Phone (866) 626.1802

Increase food sales and create interactive outdoor exhibition cooking stations with the Evo Flattop gas grill. Evo's tremendous temperature range of 250 to 670 degrees and its 30" diameter cook surface present endless culinary opportunities. In use by leading resorts and restaurants, Evo grills will help take your customer experience in outdoor service to a new level.

National Barbecue Association (NBBQA)
www.nbbqa.org

National Barbecue Association (NBBQA)
Auston, TX 78757 USA

Phone (512) 454.8626

The National Barbecue Association is a tax exempt not for profit trade association organized to server those professional engaged in the business of barbecue. Membership is composed of barbecue restaurants, caterers, sauce and rub producers, barbecue equipment and accessory manufacturers, distributors and retailers, and backyard BBQ chefs. Membership benefits and Application forms are available online at www.nbbqa.org.

Southern Pride Distributing, LLC.
www.southern-pride.com

Southern Pride Distributing, LLC.
Marion, IL 62959 USA

Phone (800) 851.8180 or (618) 997.9348

Southern Pride sells genuine American Bar-B-Que Smokers. Our equipment can be used indoor or out, in your commissary or on location, producing memorable smoked food for groups large or small. Everyone can become a great BBQ chef with the simple, repeatable operation of our smokers. It's easy as seasoning the product, loading the smoker, setting the temperature and starting the oven. Southern Pride does the rest, and you end up looking like a BBQ expert. Our smokers make less expensive cuts of meat tender and juicy with a great smoked flavor. In addition to the savings in food costs, Southern Pride ovens will put dollars in your pocket due to efficient operation and reduced labor costs. Our gas fired wood burning rotisserie smokers are known for their quality construction, ease of use and profitability. Southern Pride has been building and selling the industry standard commercial BBQ Pits for over thirty years.

WNA
www.wna-inc.com

WNA
Covington, KY 41011 USA

Phone (888) WNA.CUPS

WNA is a leading manufacturer and marketer of upscale plastic disposable drinkware, dinnerware and servingware. Brand names include Reflections™, Masterpiece™, CaterLine®, Classicware® and Classic Crystal™.

Sysco Food Services of Las Vegas

Centerpiece Wines
www.premierwinebrokers.com

À La Carte Sponsors

20/20 Promotions
www.2020promo.com

Seeing Possibilities…

20/20 Promotions
South Saint Paul, MN USA

Phone (800) 229.3850

Seeing Possibilities… 20/20 Promotions is a marketing agency that specializes in "Brand Engagement" and "Performance Improvement". The Company name "20/20" comes from the intuitive association with perfect eyesight. Our belief is that the key to effective marketing comes from being able to see past the obvious to what is possible. Ergo our tagline - "seeing possibilities".

Skyy Spirits, LLC
www.skyy.com

Skyy Spirits, LLC
San Diego, CA USA

Phone (619) 384.2202

Skyy Spirits, LLC is a dynamic, market-driven spirits company, launched in 1992 with the introduction of the company's first product, SKYY Vodka. A relentless commitment to quality, innovation and style built SKYY into one of the fastest growing spirit companies in the world today with a full bar of luxury and premium brands including: vodka, tequila, rum, gin, whiskey, cordials & liquers and distinctive Campari brands.