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downturn in the economy isn’t the time to put event planning on the backburner. This is
the time to sharpen your company’s razor and get your best people in the state of mind to
ride through the challenges ahead. That means it’s time for strategizing, team building and
What better way than to hold a well-planned event? Don’t make plans haphazardly. Set objectives.
Seek event venues that impress and serve fare that makes the best impressions. If budgetary
considerations require you to use your own facilities, put some extra budget into higher-end catering
and décor. For business meetings, scrutinize meeting room venues for ambiance suitable for
productivity.
Don’t be afraid to travel from one end of the South Bay to the other for retreats. It’s best to keep
people away from in-office distractions so they can focus on the event curriculum. See event
planning as a recession-essential investment for the future and take the time to make sure everyone
involved takes it seriously. Think of your holiday party as a time to build the camaraderie that builds
long-term cohesion in your organization. Your annual banquet can be a multifaceted marketing
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“2007 Business of the Year”
El Segundo Chamber of Commerce.
A Great
South Bay
Hotel
And what about sales opportunities? Why not hold informational
seminars to establish new relationships and build up your contact Gets Even
database? And why not make your serious business meetings an
Better!
event by catering in gourmet cuisine appropriate for a working
• Newly renovated
lunch? The possibilities are endless and the results are more ballroom and meeting
essential now than ever. rooms.
• Grand re-opening of our
Your employees and clients often judge your company by the
new upscale restaurant.
way it conducts its events. Make sure the venue, curriculum, • Swank state-of-the-art
décor and cuisine make the impression you want and need. Rest bar and lounge.
• Al fresco dining on our
assured, it will be remembered for a long time.
new patio.
Your South Bay region has a wide selection of quality event
Call Now To
service providers. This 4th Annual South Bay Business Meeting, Book Your Next
Event and Banquet Guide showcases some of the best and is Meeting or Event:
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to boardroom through our corporate drop-off division.
Choose from a menu of more than 60 reasonably priced,
gourmet items, all delivered in creative packaging directly
to your office. Our menus can be downloaded for ease
of use and orders can be placed on the Web, by phone
or fax. Now that you know, there’s no excuse for another
pizza lunch meeting! NYFC’s Premiere Events division
produces extraordinary events at any location. Our
coordinators have worked their magic under the most
challenging of circumstances and have the experience
Banquet & Meeting Rooms to make your next event become reality. From drop-off
DoubleTree Hotel LAX-El Segundo food service to complete event production, we will do
Our six conference and banquet rooms and 4,500 sq. ft. as much or as little as you desire. Our talented team of
of modern meeting can space gracefully accommodate 10 event designers can take on every detail and provide you
to 150 guests. Whether your meeting calls for state-of-the- with creative options from invitations to menu design,
art audio-visual equipment or an elegant dinner party, our from décor to entertainment – let us show you how easy
experienced staff is dedicated to providing flawless service planning your next event can be.
for every event. If you have attendees coming in from out 310-643-6151
of town, we have 215 newly renovated rooms and free 24- 2320 Alaska Ave.
hour complimentary shuttle service to and from LAX. El Segundo, CA 90245
310-322-0999 www.NewYorkFood.com
1985 E. Grand Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245 Event Planning
www.DoubletreeLAX.com Charmed Events
Our challenge, which we graciously accept, is to find the
Catering, Banquet and Meeting Rooms “wow” factor in every event. Whether it be a dinner party
New York Food Company for your closest friends, a corporate event or a fundraising
NYFC’s gourmet cuisine easily moves from ballroom gala... we will take your breath away! Our goal is to create
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a prestigious and original event by to transform any desired aspect of to learn more about his corporate
taking our clients vision and making their life. Duncan Tooley has over training programs. Duncan would
it a reality. We tap into our passion 35 years in management positions in also be a dynamic speaker for your
for creative design and impeccable the Engineering, R&D, Information business and civic event.
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that will always be remembered. Let departments of corporations. Duncan Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
us put our dedication to detail to is a former physics teacher and www.Tooleytraining.com
work for you. Along with our design religious program administrator.
flair, logistical skills and passion, we He is certified as an instructor to Party Butler
will create a seamless event that will assist individuals to overcome their Proudly Serving the South Bay Since 1989
Event Seaker/Corporate Trainer Training to expand this power to “We do the work ... you enjoy the party.”
Prepping • Serving • Bartending • Cleanup
Tooley Transformation Service companies like yours. Call today
310.871.0417 • www.partybutler.biz
How about giving your employees
the power they need to succeed at
your next team building session?
Future Visualization and Mental
Practice are two forms of self-
hypnosis that are used by astronauts,
professional athletes and successful
high-achievers in all professions.
Hypnosis principles and techniques
in business are an effective and
economical tool to achieve goals.
Our coaching and teaching of self-
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tone. It changes attitudes and Torrance, CA 90503
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Banquet & Meeting Rooms views of the South Bay with 1,592 Restaurant
The New Doubletree Hotel square feet of meeting space to The East Grand Cafe
Torrance/South Bay accommodate 80 guests classroom- DoubleTree Hotel LAX-El Segundo
Book your next business meeting style and 120 guests for banquets. This is a newly renovated full-
or social event at the Doubletree Our Executive Boardroom, lobby- service restaurant & lounge featuring
Hotel Torrance/South Bay. The level, is the perfect venue for up to contemporary California cuisine for a
Crystal Ballroom, lobby-level, can 10 people with 319 square feet of casual yet elegant dining experience.
accommodate up to 400 people space. The new Doubletree Hotel Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner,
for banquets, 300 classroom- Torrance/South Bay, formerly the we’re a perfect place for a quick or a
style and 500 for receptions with Hilton Torrance/South Bay, is a full- full course meal.
5,293 square feet. The Penthouse service, fully renovated deluxe hotel. 310-322-0999
Ballroom will impress your guests There are 366 beautifully appointed 1985 E. Grand Ave.
with fabulous views of the South guestrooms and suites, Concierge El Segundo, CA 90234
Bay and can accommodate up to Executive Level and Concierge www.DoubleTreeLAX.com
120 guests classroom-style and 230 Lounge.
for banquets with 3,640 square feet. 310-540-0500 Team Building & Banquet Events
The Horizon Ballroom, penthouse 21333 Hawthorne Boulevard. Toyota Sports Center
level, also features spectacular Torrance, CA 90503 If you are looking for a fun place
www.torrancesouthbay.doubletree.com to have a corporate event or team-
building activity (like broomball),
give us a call! The Toyota Sports
Center is the official training center
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