Ken Edwards receives Supplier of The Year Award!

Meeting Planners International of Greater New York (MPIGNY) issued awards to individuals and companies that have made significant contributions to the meeting industry at their Annual Gala this week in New York City. We are very pleased to announce that Ken Edwards was honored as the “Supplier of the Year.”

Ken Edwards, a long time member of MPIGNY, graciously accepted the award and dedicated it to SmartSource Rentals’ founder, Julian Sandler, who passed on earlier this year. “Julian was not only our founder, but also my mentor” said Ken in his acceptance speech. Ken also went on to thank previous recipients, his wife, and the many people that work to make Mr. Sandler’s visions a reality. Ken has served as the Vice President of Communications for MPIGNY, and was recently elected to serve as the Vice President of Finance for the coming year.

About MPIGNY

Meeting Professionals International’s vision is to build a rich global meeting industry community making its members successful in building rich human connections to: Knowledge, Relationships and Marketplaces for meeting professionals in New York City & Long Island. The vision will be activated by using four strategies: EVOLVE to a global community, RE-IMAGINE business relationship with its chapters, ELEVATE the member conversation and experience, and BUILD a great organization.

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TAB chooses SmartSource Audio Visual

SmartSource provided full Audio Visual Services and sponsorship for an event in Long Island recently including sound, projection, screens, laptops, and full AV Service. In addition to being a national leader in computer rentals & laptop rentals, SmartSource also provides a wide range of full Audio Visual Services and AV Rentals & Staging Equipment. Our production teams have decades of combined production experience and are capable of providing Full AV Service and Equipment to any size event.

The Alternative Board (TAB) of Suffolk County hosted the recent conference in Long Island as part of the Business Prosperity^SM Series 2009 - now in its 5th successful year! This conference was entitled “Beat the Recession - Best Marketing & Sales Practices for Tough Times” and featured sales guru and business author Alf Nucifora. These conferences are aimed at the needs of business owners and each event draws over 300 attendees.

The Alternative Board

The Alternative Board (TAB) of Suffolk County, founded in 1999, is an exclusive member-only organization of Long Island business owners, CEOs, presidents and partners that meet once a month in board of director-like groups.

Board members bring their challenges and opportunities to discuss with the group where they receive practical business advice from their fellow business owners. In addition, members receive monthly private coaching sessions at their offices to make real progress on their business goals.

There are currently over 150 TAB member companies throughout Long Island.

The organization provides peer guidance and direction to help  business owner members 1) increase revenue 2) improve profitability and 3) operate their businesses more effectively.

For more information on The Alternative Board, please visit their website.

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2009 Company Softball Game

Players from four different SmartSource branches in the New York/New Jersey area turned out for the 2009 SmartSource Softball game in Queens, NY last Saturday. A good time was had by all and the rain managed to hold off until the late afternoon allowing plenty of time to play. There was a relaxed and casual atmosphere at the game and it was a good chance for people to see each other outside of the work environment, have some fun, and enjoy a Saturday afternoon. We hope even more people will turn out for the game next year and thank everyone involved this year that helped organize the game, bring equipment, food and drinks to share. Good Times!

Here are a few shots from the game -

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Rainforest Alliance uses SmartSource AV

SmartSource was pleased to provide AV services for The Rainforest Alliance on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at their annual gala dinner and awards ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Environmentalists, progressive companies, celebrities and distinguished leaders in the business and diplomatic communities gathered for this distinctive event. The gala recognized exceptional achievements made by individuals and companies in the areas of sustainable agriculture, forestry and tourism. Proceeds from the gala benefited comprehensive conservation initiatives.  SmartSource was able to interface the screens and projection they provided with the existing projection screens in the museum, as well as providing screens for their electronic silent auction, and sound for this distinguished event.

SmartSource provides professional Audio Visual services and equipment rentals to large scale events and productions nationwide.

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SmartSource sponsors 2009 MPI Awards Gala

The Greater New York Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPIGNY) is rolling out the red carpet for the 2009 Annual Awards Gala and Installation. The celebration is taking place June 16th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Times Square in New York City. SmartSource currently has members in MPIGNY, as well as numerous other local MPI chapters and other professional organizations.

SmartSource is proud to honor Ken Edwards, who has been nominated for this year’s “Supplier of the Year” award. In addition to his role as National Account Executive with SmartSource Rentals, Ken is also the incoming Vice President of Finance for MIPGNY after serving last year as MPIGNY’s Vice President of Communications. SmartSource is also proud to be a platinum sponsor at this year’s event, and looks forward to the celebration and festivities.

About MPIGNY

Meeting Professionals International’s vision is to build a rich global meeting industry community making its members successful in building rich human connections to: Knowledge, Relationships and Marketplaces for meeting professionals in New York City & Long Island. The vision will be activated by using four strategies:  EVOLVE to a global community,  RE-IMAGINE business relationship with its chapters,  ELEVATE the member conversation and experience, and  BUILD a great organization.

For more information, visit www.mpiweb.org

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