2010 Gala Sponsors

Britten Grant Scenic Events is a Shibuya Sponsor for our 2010 Gala Awards. Britten Grant is a full-service design, production, and rental company specializing in custom designed backdrops personally created by Mr. Tim Grant. With a large inventory of backdrops, props, and related decor, Britten Grant serves the Washington, D.C. region as a theme prop house. All work is produced in-house, and they also custom-design special events for theme parties, corporate functions, galas, holiday events, and mitzvahs. Having been in business since 1993, Britten Grant Scenic Events has been written about in industry and national publications including Special Events, The Washington Post, The Fairfax Times, Parktakes, Loudoun Magazine, and Fitness Management. Britten Grant was most recently covered in the Northern Virginia Magazine; you can check out their write up here: http://www.northernvirginiamag.com/entertainment/people2/2009/11/20/making-a-scene. Britten Grant can be reached at 703.729.5937.

Cort Event Furnishings is a Ginza Sponsor for our 2010 Gala Awards. CORT, which was founded in 1971 with the merger of four small regional furniture rental companies is today the nation’s largest provider of rental furniture, accessories and related services in the industry. The Cort Event Furnishings wing is a nationwide provider of rental furniture for the meeting and events industry. With 12 strategically located distribution centers clients can trust Cort will deliver the same style and service wherever the event lands. Their high quality contemporary furnishings provide flexible design options that bring your imagination to life. Most recently, CORT Event Furnishings received the Event Solutions Spotlight Award for 2010 Rental Company of the Year! For more info on their service, you can visit Cort’s extensive website at http://www.cortevents.com.
CPR MultiMedia Solutions is a Ginza Sponsor for our 2010 Gala Awards. Based in the Washington, DC and Baltimore metro areas, CPR MultiMedia knows first-hand that the event for fifty may be as critical as the extravaganza for fifty thousand and prides themselves on tailoring custom solutions to deliver great results, great value and great experiences.  By understanding their client’s project – large or small, for an hour or a week- your company mission, money and reputation can be entrusted to CPR. Addy Awards, Communicator Awards and the ICIA Dealership of the Year Award are prized accolades of CPR’s dedication and enthusiasm. Their team of production professionals love to turn your plans and ideas into flawless events that create repeat customers. Give them a call at 301.590.9400 or email info@cprmms.com.
Suburban Video is a Ginza Sponsor for our 2010 Gala Awards. Since 1984 – Suburban Video has been providing Media Services for wedding, social, and corporate clients in the Mid-Atlantic’s region and nationwide. Suburban Video has won eight “Best Event Video” awarded by ISES, 1998-2008; Washingtonian Magazine 1996-2008, including “Top Vote Getters,” They’ve been featured in People Magazine, Town & Country and The Washington Post as innovators and trendsetters for romantic wedding movies in the Washington DC area. They are the1st choice for Washington’s elite – with a client list including NBA basketball stars, Hollywood actors and well-known Washington-area families. For Corporate Clients- As a full-service provider, their in house resources deliver concept-through-delivery solutions for all forms of electronic media. By partnering with their client, Suburban Video can provide combined media services—video and audio production, editorial, interactive, multimedia web site design and development—to form integrated projects and creative solutions that help you precisely target your audiences and deliver messages to attract, move and retain them. You can reach Suburban Video at 301-315-6300 or email at olsv@SuburbanVideo.com.
eventEQ is a Ginza sponsor for our 2010 ISES Gala Awards. Most recently, eventEQ was proudly ranked #576 on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list! They provide turnkey technical productions for events of all types and sizes. Specifically, eventEQ provides sound reinforcement, event illumination and video display/projection systems, all under one roof. eventEQ can be reached at 410-242-5050 or bjsingh@eventeq.com.

BBJ Linen is a Harajuku Sponsor for our 2010 ISES Gala Awards. The Chicago-based company aims to bring style, elegance and creative life to the table! From Hollywood, to Presidential Galas, to weddings, and the dining room table, BBJ Linen has been setting table linen trends for over 25 years. Expanding on the principles of trust and commitment, BBJ Linen has opened 15 regional offices across the country with sales, management and production staff to meet the needs of our customers. Along with these we have 8 home based offices to reach an even greater number of people. Take a moment to peruse their bright, colorful and informative website at http://www.bbjlinen.com/ where you may also place orders or live chat with a company representative.
Carla David Design is a Shibuya sponsor for our 2010 ISES Gala Awards. More than just an invitation, Carla David Design provides a complete design experience allowing clients to express their personal style and sentiment with a look that is exclusively their own. Since 2001, Carla has provided graphic design solutions for various corporate companies, small businesses, non-profits, and individuals. In addition to growing her list of happy clients, you’ll find Carla blogging at http://carladaviddesign.blogspot.com/ For inquiries, Carla can be reached via 301.300.5996 or info@carladaviddesign.com.

Cast of Thousands is a Harajuku Sponsor for our 2010 ISES Gala Awards. Whether you need a spectacular show onstage or a beautifully costumed atmosphere performer, Cast of Thousands can be counted on—for imagination, service, and, above all, quality entertainment! With offices in Washington, D.C., and California’s Bay Area, the company has grown from a small cast of characters delivering balloons, along with short skits to a winner of 17 local and international awards, including the 2007 Capital Award for best entertainment. Creativity and dedication to each client’s vision is important. But the most important ingredient is that every performer of Cast of Thousands simply loves what they do! Each of the highly trained staff members has a background in theatre or music bringing enthusiasm and fresh ideas to each new event. Cast of Thousands can be reached at 703.442.8400 or info@castofthousands.com

EastCoast Entertainment is a Roppongi Sponsor for our 2010 ISES Gala Awards. In business for over 30 years, EastCoast Entertainment’s success is based on the key principles of honesty, integrity, quality and diversity whether it’s entertaining guests at private galas, wedding receptions at The Carlyle Club, providing national talent at The Kennedy Center or simply finding the perfect act for fundraisers or private parties at Belle Haven Country Club. EastCoast Entertainment is the largest full-service entertainment agency in the country with its roots right here in Virginia. Their mission is to make every celebration an unforgettable experience by combining client-centered business practices with world-class talent and comprehensive event production services. EastCoast Entertainment can be reached at 202.537.0227 or by submitting an inquiry via their website http://www.eastcoastentertainment.com/dc/
PoshBooth Custom Photo-Booth Rental is a Harajuku Sponsor for our 2010 ISES Gala Awards. Photo booths at weddings and corporate events is growing in popularity and becoming the latest event trend. All you have to do is attend an event with a photo booth and you will understand why they have become so popular. PoshBooth offers a couple packages to choose from with the ability to add custom options such as:
-Red Carpet with Velvet Rope
-Prop Box
-Spy Cam & External Monitor
-Big Screen Projection
and more! POSHBOOTH adds the look and feel of an “Old School” Photo Booth with “New School” technology to make your next event unique, entertaining, and memorable. PoshBooth can be reached at 888-409-POSH or visit their website to such an inquiry: http://www.poshbooth.com/contact.html.
Entertainment Exchange is a Harajuku Sponsor for our 2010 ISES Gala Awards. Entertainment Exchange is proud to represent the area’s most dynamic entertainers. A full-service agency servicing the mid-Atlantic region, Entertainment Exchange is owned and operated by experienced, working musicians. Orchestrating special events is their forte — client satisfaction their only goal. The company is dedicated to the events industry and specializes in working closely with clients and event coordinators, ensuring each party runs flawlessly, from cocktails through dinner, dancing, and special presentations. Entertainment Exchange offers clients a host of exciting, versatile, and experienced bands and disc jockeys specializing in only the best variety dance music. All bands and DJ’s provide state-of-the-art sound reinforcement and stage lighting equipment for the event. Each group offers a fabulous selection of music, ranging from standards, big-band, and 50’s rock n’ roll to motown, rock, and disco as well as favorite top-forty hits. Entertainment Exchange can be reached at 301.986.4640 or by visiting their recently redesigned website at http://www.entertainmentexchange.com