The Business Events Industry is Made Up of Absolute Legends

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The business events industry is made up of absolute legends, Super Hero’s if you will. People who work their a**ses off to provide an amazing experience or service, and in turn make us look good and keep our clients happy. We know we are not on par with the frontline medical staff Super Heroes saving lives, but we can still admire our own industry superheroes for their strength, perseverance, professionalism. A hero can be anyone its what they do with their superpower that counts. 

A small selection, the tip of the iceberg, of our suppliers and partners. Any of these people we would confidently phone them anytime to talk through a concept, look for a solution to see a crazy idea come to life, resolve a problem. They represent venues, accommodation providers, audiovisual companies, caterers, theming, entertainment, graphic designer, printers, attractions, speakers, wine suppliers, promotional companies, the list goes on... Some are SME, others work for large multinationals, all have responsibilities and all have been affected by larger business events not being held. 

Those pictured are:

• Adam Taylor-Eruera – Auckland Zoo

• Ali Rossiter – Epic Entertainment

• Alison Smith – Millennium Hotels and Resorts

• Amy Scott – Dots

• Adam Reinsfield – Transport World

• Angee Shand – ILT

• Angharad Sturrock – Vodafone Events Centre

• Aubrey Stewart – BNS Design & Print

• Catherine Parker – Rydges Latimer Christchurch

• Dorothy Pickering – Chateau on the Park Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton

• Elena Ford – Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

• Gillian Officer – Te Pae The Christchurch Convention Centre

• Hayley McKay – Te Pae The Christchurch Convention Centre

• Jacqui Alexander – Event Impressions

• Matt Withers and Janelle Cavanagh – Withers & Co

• Jason Greig – Shipleys

• Jeff Alexander – Event Impressions

• Jessica Carlson – Accor

• Joelene Elliot - Energy Events Centre Rotorua

• Julia McLean – Claudelands

• Kate Latimer – Accor

• Kelly Hird – Exhibition Hire Services

• Leanne Jack - Claudelands

• Leigh Higgins – Sudima Hotels

• Melissa Williams - Claudelands

• Nicola Ransome - Exhibition Hire Services

• Nikki Buckley - ILT

• Rachel Brodrick – Little Paper Store

• Samantha Friar – Cordis Hotels & Resorts Auckland

• Sam Horsnell – Grand Millennium Auckland

• Sarah Jackson – Nesuto

• Stuart Challis – Wintec

• Tania Howard – Winesolutions Bespoke

• Tania Wakefield – Vodafone Events Centre

• Vanessa Wells – Elanti Media

• Warren Harvey - Events and Venues Rotorua

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A massive THANK YOU to each and every one of them.

We simply can’t wait to be working, planning, managing conferences with you all again soon!