CORPORATE MEMBER NEWS

BBJ Linen Receives Twin Awards

ACCED-I corporate member BBJ Linen is in the news. The specialty linen rental company was recently presented the prestigious Hall of Fame award from the MPI Chicago Chapter. This award recognizes the organization that has contributed to the awareness, professionalism and growth of the meeting planning industry.

At about the same time, Donna Damon, Sales Manager for BBJ Linen-Detroit, was presented the Supplier of the Year award from the MPI Michigan Chapter. The Supplier of the Year award is presented annually to a member who demonstrates “professional excellence through his or her outstanding association and industry contributions, leadership and professionalism.”

BBJ Linen Names VP of Fulfillment Operations

Corporate member and Ph.D. Annual Conference sponsor BBJ Linen recently announced the appointment of Carlos Molinaris to Vice President of Fulfillment Operations. Mr. Molinaris has worked in the textile and laundry industry for over 16 years, specifically in the areas of hospitality, healthcare and linen distribution.

Corporate Member Named Finalist

ACCED-I corporate member PeopleCube and provider of such products as Meeting Maker and Meeting Room Scheduler, announced on July 1 that it has been selected as a finalist for the 2006 Mass Technology Leadership Award for Outstanding Technology Vendor/Developer. The designation, which is conferred by the Mass Technology Leadership Council, recognized the company’s on-demand Human Process Management (HPM) solution, ProcessCube, as a finalist in the B2B category. The winner will be announced in October.

Additionally, John T. Anderson, President and CEO of PeopleCube, was nominated for CEO of the Year as part of the same Mass Technology Leadership Council's 2006 Leadership Awards.

Ericson Manufacturing Creates Primer for Electrical Compliance

As a member of ACCED-I, Ericson is continuing their pledge to help conference and event professionals understand the complicated world of compliance with regards to electrical safety and lighting at special events. As they have found with many visits around the country, the staff electricians of the facilities department are not always knowledgeable as to the rule changes which (in case of an accident) could cost millions of dollars in court. Event professionals need to understand that the buck stops with them as far as compliance is concerned. They could even be held personally liable in a civil action if their event did not comply with the National Electric Code (NEC).

To help educate, Ericson has created a primer brochure which shows the actual codes that are commonly missed and the solution to comply. Ericson will provide free on-site and/or online electrical training and evaluation for you and your staff. For more information call 1-800-ERICSON.

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