IN THIS ISSUE

2012 Reader's Choice Best of Awards Winners

From an ancient glacier to quirky historic venues, this year’s winners and nominees embody the best of the Northwest. In our industry, relationships are everything, particularly when it comes to planners and suppliers. Planners count on suppliers to...
Northwest Meetings + Events 2012 Editor's Picks

Emerging Events Neighborhood
Portland’s South Waterfront

Is there anything in Portland that’s not green? The city’s emerging South Waterfront neighborhood is a...
Signature Drink- Feel the Beet

As a salute to the 100-mile diet trend (sourcing ingredients
within a 100-mile radius), Four Seasons Resort Whistler
shares its recipe for its signature drink "Feel the Beet...
Five Must-Have Presentation Tools

Aura:
The largest multi-touch widescreen display of its kind at 100 inches, Aura “both entertains and efficiently conveys the message,” says Jeff Sullivan, president...
Move Over Cupcakes

Macarons, the brightly colored merengue-based goodies, have come a long way from their traditional vanilla, chocolate and raspberry roots. Pastry shops all over the country are turning out flavors like pistachio, salted caramel and lavender. Those...
International Affairs- Catching Up with Two Students at the 2012 MPI Cascadia Educational Conference

Attending this year’s 2012 MPI Cascadia Educational Conference were Catherine Kilonzo (right) from Kenya and Indah Dwi Wahyuni (left) from Indonesia. The two were studying hospitality and tourism management at Highline Community College in Des Moines...
Summer Event Playlist

Outdoor events are a summer staple for a reason: The weather is warm, the guests are happy and the atmosphere is just right. Get the party going with our soulful 10 song set.

  1. Broken Social Scene: Pacific Theme
  2. Toots & The...
Venue Report: Child's Play

Remember as a child when all you needed to escape from the everyday was your imagination? You could spend the afternoon in the crow’s nest of a pirate ship by simply climbing the old maple in your front yard. Or build an impenetrable fort out of...
Venue Report: Go Clubbing

With summer in full swing, take advantage of the warmer weather and blue skies and treat your business team to a corporate golf outing. Here are a few Northwest golf courses that are masters at service and amenities.

 

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People Profile- Jamie Peha

Jamie Peha, principal of Peha Promotions, began her career in the restaurant industry, a start, she says, prepared her well for event planning.

“Working in restaurants is like getting ready...