| VENUES' Principal |
| Grace
Vale, has produced events in Canada and the United States of America commencing in 1994. While the size and scope of the events have varied, the underlying commitment to excellence in partnership with clients has not. It has garnered respect and recognition both from clients and suppliers alike. |
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Speaking
Engagements:
- Meeting Professional International Ottawa Chapter – Round Table Discussions Ottawa.
- North American Farmers Direct Marketing Association – Panel Discussion Member – Toronto , 1500 delegates.
- Algonquin College , Ottawa - Guest Speaker event management program.
- St Theresa’s High School, Ottawa – Guests speaker on career in event planning.
- Co-op Programs – Students from St Theresa’s High School and Algonquin College for a 3 month internship in event planning and sports management.
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Articles
of Interest:
- 2006 Ottawa Business Journal Feature Article 25 Tips for Successful Meetings in glossy production of Meeting in the Capital – distributed 35,000 inserts in the Globe & Mail in Toronto Montreal, Calgary
- 2007 CM&E Corporate Meetings & Events Feature Article on Benefits of Independent Meeting Planners – distributed 10,000 copies to Corporate & Association across Canada
- Interviewed and subsequent articles in CM&IT on High Tech Events
- Canadian Event Perspective featured article on a Tourism Winnipeg Venues Production event in Ottawa.
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Memberships:
- Board of Directors Meeting Professional International Ottawa Chapter – Chaired the Awards Gala Committee , created and introduced design of new award.
- Board of the Canadian Special Events Council.
- Ottawa Tourism – Member of the Convention Committee
Awards and Academic Accreditations :
- University of Toronto BA in Religion and Geography
- 1998 – Venues received Award of Distinction from the United Way Ottawa Centraide
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| VENUES Talented Team |
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Darlene
Kelly-Stewart
Sales and Marketing,
Senior Meeting Planner |
| Darlene,
with a Sales and Marketing firm, has joined
the VENUES team, helping us to make sure all
the right people know of Venues event and
meeting services. Darlene's expertise as a
bilingual Senior Meeting Planner makes her
an important asset to the company. |
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Carly
McKinlay
Senior Producer, Toronto |
| Carly,
with a wealth of experience in television
and live event production, contracts with
VENUES for Toronto events. |
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Colleen Sutton
Coordinator,
Transportation and Tours |
| Colleen is a professional actress in Ottawa and has recently joined our team assisting in the coordination of tours, events, and transfers. She is part of our front line when greeting clients ensuring our clients get the best service possible. |
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