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Changing the Face of Diabetes Gala

Michele — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:25:37 +0000

The Changing The Face Of Diabetes Gala was an elegant Masquerade Ball that offered guests an evening of cocktails, dinner, awards and dancing in a unique, multi-sensory setting. Fire performers and costumed dancers provided entertainment for the evening and the DJ played popular music that had everyone on the dance floor. The night was emceed by WNBC’s David Ushery and LXTV’s Sara Gore. From creating invitations to establishing partnerships to barters with vendors, Penta was in charge of the execution of this event. Penta played an important part in the gala’s design, theme development, and venue layout. Not only did Penta oversee the plans for the event but Penta’s President and Owner Michele Verdino Ostler, serves as a member of the leadership board.

2008 Accretive Holiday Party

Michele — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:22:13 +0000

Accretive LLC contracted Penta to plan a holiday dinner at Fiamma in Soho. Fiamma features authentic Italian cuisine in an intimate private event space.

ADA Live the Good Life Gala

Michele — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:20:17 +0000

Penta Dynamic Solutions played an integral part in planning the Swing Into The Good Life Gala, the American Diabetes Association’s annual event. This elegant occasion was a formal five course dinner held at the Waldorf Astoria, accompanied by local swing band music and performances by professional swing dancers. From invitations to establishing partnerships and barters with vendors, Penta was in charge of the execution of the event from start to finish. Penta played an important part in the gala’s design, theme development, venue layout, and raising funds through ticket sales and journal ads. Not only did Penta oversee the plans for the event but Penta’s President and Owner Michele Verdino Ostler, serves as a member of the Community Leadership Board of Greater New York.

2007 Accretive Holiday Party

Michele — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:17:55 +0000

Accretive LLC contracted Penta to create a “dark winter” themed holiday party. After scouting the perfect raw space, Penta designed and produced every aspect of the event from scratch. Designing the space included furniture rentals, props, lighting, and a logo engraved ice sculpture to serve as a martini bar. Savor Catering provided hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails for the event. Entertainment for the evening included comedian Jeremy Schachter who captivated the crowd with comedy surrounding employee profiles and the corporate image.

CPE Meetings

Michele — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:53:15 +0000

WHEDCo Quinceanera

Michele — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:45:59 +0000

Penta worked closely with the WHEDCo staff to produce an event to honor their contributors and raise money for the Bronx-based community economic development organization. Yankee’s announcer, Michael Kay, emceed the evening which included a sports memorabilia auction, awards ceremony, dinner and entertainment by La Fuerza Positiva.

CPE 20th Anniversary Gala

Michele — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:39:27 +0000

The Contingency Planning Exchange is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide there members with innovative strategies, tools, and networking opportunities to advance the practice of business continuity and crisis management. In addition to planning monthly conferences for this client, Penta is also an integral part of their special event needs. When the organization was preparing for their 20th anniversary, Penta was contracted to plan a gala celebration. Penta handled all aspects of the event from conception to design to on-site management. Penta was responsible for securing the venue, selecting the band, marketing the event and selling tickets, creating a seating chart, securing and coordination with the keynote speaker (Commissioner Ray Kelly), working with the honorees of the event, and more. The gala is an event that the CPE Board and its members still rave about.

Gotham Magazine Annual Gala

Michele — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:22:04 +0000

Penta was contracted to be the event planner for the 6th Annual Gala for Gotham Magazine. This event took place at Capitale in New York City and was hosted by Rudy and Judith Giuliani. Guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, dining and dancing before watching a live performance by the Sugar Hill Gang. Penta was responsible for the design and production of the event and handled a wide variety of tasks included linens, table centerpieces and florals.

Right Media Holiday Party

Michele — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:04:49 +0000

Full service event management for the 2005 holiday party. The project included design and production of décor including drapery, furniture, florals, and lighting; menu selection, catering services, and liquor procurement; staffing including butlers and bartenders; set-up and break-down of event; on-site management; and budget management.

Gotham Magazine and Saks 5th Avenue

Michele — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:57:32 +0000

Penta worked closely with Saks Fifth Avenue to celebrate the launch of the Versace Men’s 2006 Spring Collection. This was an in-store event and thinking outside the box, a specialty of Penta, was crucial for its success. Penta was involved with the set up of the event which included hors d’oeuvres, a bar sponsored by Belvedere Vodka and a DJ. To help enhance the theme of the event, Penta added accents to the wait staff’s attire to complement the colors of the Versace Men’s Spring Collection.