NACE South Florida

13/02/2025

Mark your calendars and get Wild with NACE at the exotic Jungle Island in Miami!

📅 Thursday, March 6th, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132

Join fellow event planning professionals, wedding experts, and hospitality gurus for a night of connections, creativity, and tropical charm. Whether you're a seasoned NACE member or new to the industry, this is your chance to network in paradise!

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your network, get inspired and find out what surprises Luminosa has in store for us.

29/01/2025

Unlock a world of connections with catering and event professionals across South Florida and beyond, propelling your career to new heights

22/01/2025

Networking magic happened at the Country Club of Boca Pointe!
NACE members and guests gathered for an unforgettable evening of connection and inspiration. The star of the show? None other than the legendary Bill Hansen of Bill Hansen Catering!
Picture this: A room buzzing with energy as industry professionals exchanged ideas and business cards. The air was filled with laughter, the clinking of glasses, and the unmistakable sound of new partnerships forming.

View all the photos here: https://lovestoriesbycheryljay.pic-time.com/-nace/gallery

Bill Hansen took center stage, captivating us all with his wealth of experience. He shared:

• Game-changing industry tips
• Stories of overcoming challenges
• Principles behind his success
• Innovative business strategies

But the real magic? It was in the connections made. We witnessed:

• Spontaneous collaborations brewing
• Mentorship moments in action
• Ideas sparking left and right

Thanks to all who made this event a success!

• Keynote Speaker : Bill Hansen of Bill Hansen Catering
• Venue: Country Club of Boca Pointe
• Photography: Jay and Cheryl Photography
• Linens: Over The Top Linens
• Draping: Amazing Drape
• Florals: Ribeiro Events
• Decor: Events on the Loose
• DJ: Jermaine Alvis JP&E DJ
• Sweets: Damn Good Hospitality
• Design: Pieces of Dreams Design

To all who attended: What was your biggest takeaway? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

Missed out? Don't worry! Stay tuned for our next event. Trust us, you won't want to miss another opportunity to level up your network and skills!



The Club at Boca Pointe Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production Over The Top Rental Linens

14/01/2025

We're Dishing Up the Secrets for Success tonight

The Club at Boca Pointe
7144 Boca Pointe Drive
Boca Raton, FL 33433

https://nacesfl.com/meetinginfo.php?id=213&ts=1735236295

07/01/2025

With deep sympathy I am sharing that one of our long time NACE member and supporter and of our industry, Larry Rudkin also known as “Lawrence of Florida” has passed away at the age of 82. May his memory be a blessing and may Larry RIP.
His daughter has asked we share the following information:

Please share the pertinent information with others (at your company, in the entertainment and adjacent industries, professional associations, etc). We know my dad touched many lives.

Larry Rodkin (“Lawrence of Florida”), 82 years old, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from a stroke early morning on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Donations are appreciated to: Jewish National Fund (https://shop.jnf.org/ or Crohn's & Colitis.

Ricki Rodkin: 17029 SE 76th Creekside Circle
The Villages FL 32162-8398.

No flowers!!

JNF is a not-for-profit organization that gives all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for the land of Israel.

25/12/2024

Happy Holidays from NACESFL!!! Let’s start 2025 together with the one of the best in the biz…Bill Hansen at The Club at Boca Pointe!!!

14/11/2024

Let’s share some happy holiday cheer together!

15/10/2024

Have you been thinking about joining NACE South Florida? It's a good time to do it! There is a special going on where you can get 20% off a 1 year membership or 15 months for same cost as a year. Your choice!

Plus we just won a NACE ONE Award for Best Event for our Colin Cowie / Ritz-Carlton Escapade. So we are getting a lot of attention - actually our local chapter has always been a leader nationally, but we always try to outdo ourselves. Our 2025 Event Calendar is already being planned out and we have some amazing events in the works.

Mention me when you join :) https://www.nace.net/become-member

12/09/2024

WE set sail on Tuesday…don’t miss the boat!

Wake up sleepy summer heads it is time to NETWORK again!!

08/09/2024

Our NACE SFL ❤️goes out today to long time NACE South Florida, Orlando chapter member and Tampa Past President “AJ” Dadetto on the tragic loss of his 15 yr old son Ashley.
Ashley was tragically struck and killed while riding a scooter with a friend.
May his memory be a blessing.

13/08/2024

Wake up sleepy summer heads it is time to NETWORK again!!

25/06/2024

Our amazing sponsors!

25/06/2024

Photos from our most recent at the Hilton Aventura Miami.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this event extra special!
The Knot Over The Top Rental Linens Light Sky Photography Creative Innovations Event Design & Productions Bubble Event Rental and Design Noir Sounds Sweet Guilt by Angelica MirMir Beach Pieces of Dreams Designs Blooms Social by Anna Hess Marci Hirshman Guttenberg Keith Willard Events LLC The Little Kitchen Cookie Co.

13/06/2024

The way the tickets are going - this is going to be another Colin Cowie type of event. It is going to sell out!

For tickets click here: www.nacesfl.com

You are going to want to go to this. It's going to look amazing, your going to meet some amazing people, try some amazing food, and learn from one of the best in the industry. Don't get left out and then kick yourself because everyone is talking about how amazing it was...

14/05/2024

Anna wowed us again with her incredible work!

These blooms stole the show at our latest NACE South Florida event! 🌸💫 Crafting floral magic is even more special when shared with fellow event enthusiasts!

07/05/2024

These girls!!! What a fabulous NACE Board I have!
L-R: Eva Leung, Marci Guttenberg, Jen Pizzo, (Me)Susan Jaffe Reben,
Jasmine Neves, Anna Hess, Darah Zelednen, Bianca Cirillo, Sarah Musselman Walt’s American Grille & Bar

15/04/2024

It's official: The Knot is now a national partner of NACE (National Association for Catering and Events)
More to come soon!

10/04/2024

Here is what NACE South Florida does do for you...Today I got a message from an industry friend needing a vendor recommendation in Orlando. I shared contacts and voila!!
"Thank you so much I really liked speaking to her and I love her product"

Be a part of the network!