Missing Our Favourite Places
We don’t realize how much we take for granted until it goes MIA — missing in action. Take, for example, the wonderful venues where we’ve…
About Me
Establishing aNd Logistix Inc in 1993, Dana is known for her energy & often outspoken zeal in attempt to improve the industry for future event planners. She combines a no-nonsense management style with a passion for creating the ultimate WOW for her clients.Posts by Dana:
Life Of The Party
Anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I enjoy a cocktail or a cold one. I’m Italian, so of course I had my…
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Poaching Season Begins
Every spring, as the busy conference and event season ramps up, poaching starts. Poaching, you ask? Yes, hotel poaching! A hotel poacher is a housing…
Flag Follies at Cilly Hall
I can excuse many things when it comes to politicians and I have never been one to judge people on their “recreational activities”. However last…
Thawing out from the polar vortex
It’s cold out there and while temperatures are plummeting, I thought I would share some ideas on how to thaw the ice and get your…
Pomp and Pageantry at the Opening Ceremonies
The final firework has fizzled, and the show is over! The aNd team watched it together and though it wasn’t as long as you would…
Before the Summer Ends
The cooler air this morning was a chilling reminder that autumn is just around the corner. Here are a few hot things to check out…
Oscars really shine this year
It’s all about sparkle at this year’s Oscars especially at the fête of all fêtes – the Governor’s Ball. This star studded event following the…
Music scene soars in Montreal
Snowed-in nights are no problem for Quebecers this winter. Guest Blogger Lyne Charbonneau, from our Montreal office, tells us all about it in this week’s…
Vintage Vibe
Last year we featured some concepts inspired by the soon to be released Great Gatsby movie. As predicted, this vintage vibe continues to be popular…
January Blahs – no way
Forget about the January blahs – January is a great month to rejuvenate and check out the great learning opportunities from our many worthwhile industry…
Does Silly = Success?
During a recent trip to Vietnam, I scanned the local paper during breakfast and was pleasantly surprised to find a story about Toronto, but was…
How do you measure LOYALTY?
BTW – A big THANK YOU for all the wonderful people who bought turkeys from us last week for Second Harvest. The aNd team sold…
New York City – A Resilient Shining Star
Shawna and I just returned from New York City where we helped organize a series of events to promote the Ontario Financial Services Industry. Even…
An Oldie but a Goodie – 007 turns 50
It’s a great time to choose a James Bond theme night for your next event. November 2012 marks the 50th Birthday of the 007 franchise…
Back to School with some fun apps
With the hustle and bustle of the back-to-school season, we thought would be helpful to share some of our favourite apps that make our lives…
CSR – A fresh idea for teambuilding
Last month at the CHMSE Luncheon, I was fortunate to chat with Andrew Long. Scavengerhuntanywhere.com – Andrew Long’s company – specializes in corporate events that…
By the way – did I forget to mention?
A few weeks ago I wrote about how knowledge yields real power. So what happens if those “in the know” don’t share the knowledge you…
London Calling
Excitement is mounting and I can’t wait to see what London does for the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies. Even in this age of Twitter, the…
Back from Eventworld with FRESH IDEAS
Rachel and I are just back from the ISES Eventworld in Dallas with some fresh ideas to share with you! We have all seen those…
Brilliant talent on display at Royal Jubilee Concert
We all know that the behind-the-scenes crew of sound, lighting and special effects, rarely gets the praise they deserve but I was so blown away…
Cooking up some new ideas
With the popularity of cooking shows and reality cooking escapades, celebrity chefs are just that – CELEBRITIES. Here are a few ideas on how you…
Knowledge is Power
We were in Chicago last week for a client program. We were at a high-end luxury hotel. The service was exceptional, the food was good,…
It’s a piece of cake… or cupcake
Cakes and celebration have been synonymous for centuries. Never out of fashion, a cake can add merriment to every occasion (even corporate events). So how…
Early Bird Gets the Worm
Is the deadline for your Early Bird conference rate creeping up? Are you tempted to extend that Early Bird Rate? This is a dreaded issue…
Diesel…seriously?
With construction slotted to begin this spring, debate has been aggressive in recent days about the express Air Rail Link (ARL) from downtown Toronto to…
I find inspiration in Steven Tyler….
Ideas come to me all the time – watching TV, out for a morning walk, listening to music and reading movie reviews. One client even…
Award Winning Events…
Free Idea Friday is taking a break this week for the long weekend, but we still want to share some great news with you. aNd…
No Fooling Around
Here is one for all the theatre lovers out there. I am on the Mirvish Productions “e-offers” email list and they have an April Fools…
Making History – Again
I am a big fan of venues rich in history. This weekend (March 11) marks the 83rd anniversary of the Arcadian Court and poignantly, the…