Last month, we were invited by the Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC) to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Greenbuild 2013 Conference and Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PACC). We walked the show floor and back-of-house areas with staff from the PACC, exhibit services provider Freeman, show producer US Green Building Council (USGBC) and Hanley Wood, which manages the …
Roberts Referral Rewards
Roberts Event Group is happy to announce our most recent Roberts Referral Rewards winner Joan A.. Joan won a gift certificate to Davio’s! Every two months, Roberts Event Group randomly chooses a recipient of our referral appreciation prize. The more referrals we receive the more your name will be entered in to the drawing, giving you a better chance to win! We want …
The 10 Happiest Cities For Young Professionals
No. 7 Philadelphia, PA. Bliss score: 3.84 Planning to relocate or settle down? When you think about here you’d be happiest, Riverside, Calif., Philadelphia, and Phoenix probably rent the first places that come to mind. But as it turns out, these three cities are where some of nation’s most satisfied young professionals live and work. That’s according to CareerBliss.com, an …
After 20 Years
Roberts Event Group is proud to celebrate Mimi Selzer’s 20th Anniversary with the company. We caught up with Mimi to see what this time has meant to her. What significant changes have you witnessed over the last 20 years? The first thing that comes to mind is the shift from social & corporate to primarily corporate clients. The second is the change in …
The PIFA Street Fair of 2013
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, thousands of excited spectators attended the closing street fair for The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts – PIFA – based on this year’s theme, “If You Had a Time Machine…” PIFA , produced by the Kimmel Center, was a 31-day arts festival, with over 50 different interpretations of the theme through …
Asbury Park Comes Alive In Pennsylvania Convention Center
On April 9, 2013, 8,500 guests took pleasure partying and playing at the indoor replica of Asbury Park. Guests were greeted by stilt walkers, stopped for a quick picture at the photo booth, and munching on popcorn before entering into an amusement oasis. Attendees were indulged with the sizzler ride, a merry-go- round, and the twirling swings. People scattered throughout the room to …
¿Vamos a bailar? PIFA
Taller Puertorriqueño travels back in time to celebrate Puerto Rico’s Emancipation Day; the day when slaves from African origin were set free on the island in 1873. The event, to be held at The Barnes Foundation’s new Parkway location, presents a glimpse of the dance and music with its roots in African heritage that are today an integral part of …
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Philadelphia’s premium entertainment venue, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts opened in 2001. Kimmel Center Inc.’s mission is to operate a state of the art performance center that engages and serves a broad audience throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. From Broadway shows, operatic performances, world-renowned jazz artist to international dance troops, this entertainment site offers something for everyone. Today Kimmel …
Brittany Celebrates One Year with REG
Brittany Johnson recently celebrated her first year with Roberts Event Group. I recently caught up with Brittany the find out how it feels to one year under her belt. Did you think your year with Roberts Event Group would fly by so quickly? My first year flew by! Time flies when you’re having fun!! I truly enjoy coming to work every …
The Countdown is Over for the 2013 PIFA Street Fair
On April 27, 2013, The Philadelphia Festival of the Arts Street Fair will give you the chance to fulfill your dreams. The extravaganza is back, and bigger than ever. This year’s theme is “If you had a time machine…” allows your mind to go back in time, or venture into the future. From Broad and Chestnut to Broad and South, the streets …