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June 2009jsmoran nominated for an ESPRIT Award!Chicago, Illinois, June 12, 2009. Jill Moran, event planner and lifestyle consultant with jsmoran special event planning & management, Medfield, MA has been nominated for the prestigious ISES Esprit Awards from the International Special Events Society (ISES) in the category of Best Wedding for her event, Butterfly Magic. Jill Moran has been a special event professional for over 20 years. In that time, Moran has been nominated for three industry awards and was a two-time recipient, one in 2003 for Best ISES Team Effort for an event created for the Sheraton Commander in Cambridge, MA and again in 2005 for Best Industry Contribution for her book, How to Start A Home-based Event Planning Business (Globe Pequot Press).
The event nominated for this 2009 ISES Esprit Best Wedding Award was a celebration which included a reception in a historic estate and loggia, a butterfly release in the gardens and dinner and dancing in a nearby tent. Butterfly images graced the wedding cake, escort cards and favors to capture this bride’s style. Moran says, “The most rewarding part of a business relationship is getting to know what matters most to the client and delivering more than they expect. It’s not important how much you spend or how fancy the party is, it’s whether you capture the flavor of the host and hostess and showcase their style be creating an unforgettable experience. It’s the memories that count and we try to deliver fabulous, unforgettable moments for everyone who attends!” ISES honors industry excellence through its prestigious awards program, the ISES Esprit Awards which fuel a spirit of competition within designated categories. ISES Esprit Awards gain global visibility and recognition for ISES members. It honors special event professionals who exhibit a "spirit of excellence" in their work. The importance of global industry recognition helps improve industry standards internationally and further promote our professionalism. ISES is dedicated to recognizing excellence in events and honoring those individuals whose vision and creativity make their events "Special." (www.ises.com) January 2009How to Start a Home-based Wedding Planning Business released January 1!Jill's newest book for the wedding planner-to-be is available in bookstores and online packed with advice and ideas on planning like a pro! Jill will be speaking on the topic during the ISES Regional Education Conference in New York held March 7 - 9th at the Marriott. Visit the website to register: www.isesrec2009.com. She will have signed books available to purchase. Buy Now Click here for the 2nd Edition of How to Start a Home-based Event Planning Business With the wedding season around the corner, jsmoran special events showcased tabletop decor, florals and invitations at the Baystate Bridal Expo and the Newport Bridal Show.
Summer 2008July 1st marked the completion of How to Start a Home-based Wedding Planning Business, Jill's second book sharing tips and advice on launching your own wedding planning company. Look for it at bookstores on January 1st! It's jam packed with advice on setting up a home office, choosing vendors, marketing, planning tips and trends such as Destination Weddings and Green Initiatives to grow a successful business. Spring 2008It's been a busy start to the year including events in New York, Raleigh and Boston including an event for Alzheimer's Association in conjunction with Broadway Cares. Stars studded the Manhattan apartment of the philanthropist host as guest enjoyed an up-close and personal look at their favorite Broadway stars performing at this intimate salon. Other fundraising events include the Zullo Gallery's First Annual Art Festival with a tented soiree to raise funds for renovations and for continued art programs at the Gallery. Wedding season is in full swing with a destination wedding at the Carolina Inn for a New York couple returning to the bride's hometown to celebrate with family and friends. Look for photos on the Special Events and Weddings tabs. December, 2007Don't miss Crafts at the Castle - Nov 29 through Dec 30 at the Hynes Auditorium, Hall B, Boston, MA. Take a peek at the American Craft video produced by jsmoran featuring Norm Abram, this year's honorary chair and several artists. The following link will launch with Real Player. You will need to have Real Player installed on your computer to view it. (You will need Real Player to view the movie. To obtain a FREE copy of Real PlayerBETA, click here.) If you are interested in volunteering, contact Jill at events@jsmoran.com. For tickets and more information, visit www.craftscastle.org. November, 2007Check out Jill's web cast on http://www.startingabiz.com/starting-an-event-planning-business/ She shares advice and pearls of wisdom on starting your own event planning business. December, 2006Check out these excerpts from the December issue of Meetings and Conventions Magazine for Jill's comments on The exacting art of budgeting for meetings: On the Money Analyze the data. By its very nature, an event’s historical data provides benchmarks for future planning. Of course, “If there are things that didn’t go well at the past event, any changes made to correct them, say hiring a better band, might affect pricing and the whole budget,” notes Jill Moran, CSEP, founder of JSMoran & Associates, a Boston area independent meeting consultant and author of How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business (Globe Pequot Press, 2004). “The final budget you come up with should fit the expectancy of the meeting.”Among the questions a planner should keep in mind when reviewing a meeting’s data: What were the final numbers for F&B functions, room block pickup and no-shows? Pay special attention to data on the final night banquet, which actually can be a revenue generator. The banquet usually is included in the registration fee, so for every person who elects not to go, that money can be applied elsewhere. Break down the food. Organize the F&B worksheet by creating a column for each meal category: breakfast, lunch, dinner, meeting break, reception and final night banquet. Within each of those, include a separate line for cost of the meal, tax and service charge. For example, breakfast might read: meal, $8; tax, $1.20; service charge, $1; total, $10.20. Each meal category also should include columns that allow the planner to calculate the total cost per meal based on number of attendees, the actual cost per attendee, as well as the total F&B spend for each day. It should also include a “no show” line for each meal, which should be filled in right after each function. The more detail, the greater the ability to control the F&B budget by increasing or decreasing anticipated attendance or adjusting menu pricing. “Food and beverage is one of those line items that can take a huge swing in either direction,” says Moran. “The more attention planners pay to attendance, the better their final guarantee numbers to the kitchen. And the better chance they have of staying on track and not wasting money.” To read the entire article visit http://www.mcmag.com/on-the-cover.aspx?page=2&pageid=60016 June, 2006jsmoran has been nominated for an ESPRIT Award! The International Special Events Society selected jsmoran for a coveted ESPRIT Award from over 200 applicants for an October 2005 Destination Wedding in Saratoga Springs, NY. Highlights of the wedding can be found on the Special Events tab under Weddings. The winner will be selected at Eventworld held in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 26th. Tips and Advice for Non-Profits: Catch a recent article in The ABC's of Profitable Fund-raising Events: How to Pull Off Winning Events from Start to Finish on Celebrity Appearances. Click the thumbnail below to read!
May, 2006jsmoran, special event planning has been nominated for Boston's Best Wedding Planning Company! Cast your vote by clicking the link on the icon below! Jill will be speaking at the August meeting of the Association of Bridal Consultants to other wedding event professionals! Visit the site in next month for professional tips on planning your wedding like a pro! Here's an overview of her presentation: Jill Moran, CSEP, author of How to Start A Home-based Event Planning Business will offer her insight on developing a professional wedding planning business, finding your niche in the wedding industry and working in the growing area of destination weddings. Jill will share some stories on planning a destination wedding including the unique challenges, tips on making everyone happy and making sure you and the bride are ready for the big day! March, 2006Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo - Toronto,
Canada January, 2006Special Event Show - Dallas, TX
December, 2005 - jsmoran highlighted in Holiday Decorating Segment!Boston NBC affiliate WHDH Channel 7, featured Jill on Gretta's Got It!, a style segment reporting on hot and trendy ideas. Jill showcased three table settings and complementary mantle decor which included a traditional burgundy and gold, a seasonal silver and white and a 'tweens table that hits the spot for entertaining the younger set! Take a look at the behind the scenes filming! Visit the Site Map and select TV Clips to view the entire segment. For more photos on decorating ideas, visit the Celebrations page of the Special Events tab.
November, 2005Jill was invited to participate in the ISES Indianapolis Educational Conference November 16th as well as the keynote speaker for the Minneapolis ISES November meeting on the 10th. Both speaking engagements gave her the opportunity to share her enthusiasm for special events and assist novice planners in getting their businesses off the ground. Sessions included CSEP training tracks and an overview of the Business of Events. September, 2005Check out the latest in The Business of Events, as Jill was the featured keynote speaker at the September meeting of the Washington DC Chapter of ISES. Hosted at HOME, a multi-level art deco nightclub, offering a taste of Miami in the heart of the historic Penn Quarter, DC event professionals mixed and mingled and walked away with some pearls of wisdom. Jill shared her insight on event trends, building your business, niche marketing and more, urging attendees to self-assess their current role in the industry and how to respond to change and growth for business success! Fall, 2005 - Award-winner!The International Special Events Society honored Jill Moran, CSEP with the esteemed 2005 Esprit Award for Best Industry Contribution for her recent book, How to Start A Home-based Event Planning Business. She was the 8th recipient of this award acknowledging her vital contribution to the betterment of the events industry. She was also the recipient for the 2003 Esprit Award for Best ISES Team Effort for an event she created for the Sheraton Commander Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. See press release for more information. August, 2005Jill shared her experience and advice at Eventworld in Los Angeles, CA presenting the CSEP Track on Portfolio Preparation to over 50 candidates for the CSEP designation. She has also presented on Legal, Ethical and Risk Management and Marketing at prior conferences. Get your book now!Check out Jill's award-winning book, How to Start A Home-based Event Planning Business, published by The Globe Pequot Press and available on line at www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, Borders and Barnes and Noble retail locations or at your favorite book store. Packed with helpful hints on running a home based business, you will also find specific tips on becoming a competent event planner, selecting the right vendors, contracting for a safe and trouble free event relationship, and finding your niche within the world of events! Autographed books available at speaking engagements! Home | Special Events | About Us | What's New |
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