My Bartender Open House – June 6th – an Evening of Music, Food, Drinks and Networking!

Please join My Bartender June 6th as we show off our new office/warehouse/tasting room in the vibrant industrial district of SE Portland.  Since 2003, My Bartender has been the industry leader in event bartending and liquid catering for the Pacific Northwest. This is your chance to meet the staff, try some of our delicious cocktails and sample beer and wine from around the region.  There will be live entertainment, a DJ, a photo booth, appetizers, desserts – and so much more.

My Bartender is also excited to announce the opening of our new event space called the Madison Suite.  Madison Suite is perfect for smaller groups such as a corporate meeting, a wine maker’s dinner, birthday parties, boutique weddings etc.  There will also be dozens of small business owners in attendance so this will be an excellent opportunity to relax, enjoy a lively atmosphere and meet some of Portland’s brightest and hardest working individuals in the events industry.  The networking possibilities are truly endless.

The event starts at 5:30 and will run until 9:00 or 9:30 on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.  The address is 133 SE Madison St. Portland, OR 97214.  Feel free to invite a friend and enjoy the evening.  As extra incentive, My Bartender will be giving away a starter-kit for your home bar to one lucky attendee.  Details for this will be available at the event.

My Bartender |133 SE Madison St., Portland, Oregon 97214 | 503.278.7349
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Blitz Sports Pubs – 2 Millionth Beer Giveaway!
Come enter to win a trip to Germany or Ireland as Blitz celebrates its 2 millionth pint poured. Enter at any of the 4 Blitz locations today.

Register to receive your 1st entry ticket!

Blitz Sports Pubs – There’s always something going on at Blitz!
Blitz Sports Pub is great for large groups for fun or business. Space can be adapted to fit most any needs or size of group. Full buffets available for groups over 40. Great for company parties, employee gatherings, fundraising events, client group dinners! Fun! Casual! Sporty! Also, check out the Blitz Party Bus! Available for charter to any corporate event!

What a great way to treat your employees to a fun team building event at Sunset Lanes!

Great food, drinks with an awesome bowling tournament! How about the winning team department gets to dump Gatorade over their boss’s head?!? … Just kidding …. Sunset Lanes lets your employees relax and help to say “Thanks for a job well done!”

We have 36 lanes, a full-service menu and an experienced staff ready to make your event a memorable one! Enjoy lane side service and customized food packages from the B-Town Bar & Grill. Make your experience out of this world with a cosmic bowling event featuring today’s best music videos projected on our 15 foot wide projection screens!Our 2,000 sq. ft. game room features the latest video and redemption games. Sunset Lanes is the perfect venue for holiday parties, team building events, corporate gatherings, class & family reunions, birthday parties, fundraisers, graduations and more.

Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff make your next group event a success! Contact Phil at 503 646-6116 and mention Bravo!

Sunset Lanes is Beaverton’s premier destination for entertainment, food and fun!

Exclusive limited time Bravo offer! Receive up to $1,000 additional savings on your first event when you mention Bravo!

Companies and organizations are discovering the savings and advantages of luxurious private venues from meetingsandretreats.com. Our venues feature exclusive private properties that are within driving distance from the client’s location, eliminating expensive airfare and resort expenditures while accomplishing all of the intended goals of the event. Meetings and Retreats luxurious, private all-inclusive events may include lodging, meeting space, personal chefs, snacks and beverages starting at $79/day per person.

Although inexpensive compared to traditional venues, the experience usually exceeds that found at resorts. As the exclusive guest of the property, there are no strangers to share your hot tub, restrictive hours, reservations or waiting in line. The exclusive event allows guests to indulge in whatever they choose 24 hours a day with locations that include beach front, mountains, Sunriver and others. Your group will enjoy amenities such as theater, sauna, espresso bar, billiards and more that never close as well as snacks and beverages that never end without incidental charges. Your group will have plenty of time to interact with cohesive activities yet have ample room to spend private time whenever desired away from the group. Your group will return refreshed and longing to return.

Learn more by calling 360-909-5805, emailing tim@meetingsandretreats.com or visit us at www.meetingsandretreats.com

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Budget Cuts That Won’t Cheapen Your Event By Portland PartyWorks

Smart Planning Is Key To Negotiating Upfront Discounts & Extras
Following are 16 tips to help you eliminate waste and hidden costs in your catering budget

THE GOOD NEWS: The boss grudgingly gave the okay for a Company Event

THE BAD NEWS: The budget is going to require EXTREME CREATIVE THINKING

Don’t panic, you have plenty of time to put together an event with guaranteed smiles from bosses and employees alike. Everyone is stretching dollars these days and creative financing is more the standard than the embarrassing. The most important tool in your arsenal is PRE-PLANNING. After all, asking for reduced corkage fees will be a lot more attainable before the bottles are corked. Following are 16 tips to help ease your budget crunch and free up some dollars for the entertainment. Some of the tips might sound nagging (see 3), but in today’s environmentally conscious society, waste is not only burning cash it’s wasteful.

1. 1. Try to limit your coffee breaks. Coffee breaks are the most wasteful type of Food & Beverage Selections. If you have ordered a coffee break, give instructions that at the end of the break, dirty cups, and dishes are to be removed and that coffee, tea, and decaf are to be consolidated and left in place until lunch or until breakouts begin again. that way a few thirsty people can still have their thirst quenched, and you will have used your money’s worth. Always pay “by consumption’ instead of ‘per person.” treat continental breakfasts the same. Consolidate everything for later use.
2. 2. Have large breakfast rolls (Danishes) cut in half when serving continental breakfast. They are easier to eat and discourage heavy consumption.
3. 3. Have food stations attended by a waiter to discourage over-indulgence. People tend to eat less if they see an attendant.
4. 4. Know the history of all of your events. Track them carefully so you can give accurate guarantees.
5. 5. Use drink tickets at all bars. The bars hosted and you pay only on the number of tickets taken in.
6. 6. Limit drink tickets to two. And have attendees pay cash after using the two tickets. 
7. 7. Buy liquor by the bottle. If you expect 300 or more guests to be in attendance at your party, and if the duration of the event is two hours or more. Estimate three drinks for each guest, per two-hour period. If your estimate reaches 900 drinks or more, you should purchase liquor by the bottle.
8. 8. Insist on a measured pour for each drink. The number of drinks each bottle can yield is determined strictly by the size of the shot that is poured from each bottle.
9. 9. Do not order shrimp unless it is in a “passed” hors d’oeuvre. When it is gone, don’t reorder.
10. 10. Avoid salty snacks. They simply make your attendees thirsty and make them drink more.
11. 11. Utilize leftovers. If you order a cheese display and it is relatively undamaged after the cocktail hour, have the cheeses sent to the presidential suite.
12. 12. Explore food options. In some cities, you can actually have a sit-down dinner for less money than a reception. (as long as you have a cash bar)
13. 13. Think about hosting only wine, beer, and soda. Provide other alcoholic drinks at a cash bar-especially today when everyone is trying to discourage chemical and alcohol dependency.
14. 14. Shop Around. If you have a particularly expensive event, place it on a bid basis with three hotels who could handle the numbers.
15. 15. Don’t over serve.
16. 16. Price compare using an Event Planner to help you. Often times they have already negotiated discounts for you.

Portland PartyWorks, Inc. has been the West Coast leader in providing quality entertainment and interactive fun for the special event industry since 1988! We pride ourselves in carrying one of the largest selections of interactive inflatable’s and games in the Northwest!

When you are looking for first-rate entertainment for your next event, PartyWorks offers you a sound option for all your entertainment needs. Our professional team of event planners and managers will ensure that you are getting a great experience every time you book an event with Portland PartyWorks.

Portland PartyWorks | 503-723-8300 | kristina@portlandpartyworks.com

Craft Beer Brought to City Residents Like Fresh Milk by Old Town Brewing Company

Old Town Brewing Company announced its craft beers will soon be delivered via pedal power.  The City of Portland has been named by many publications as the beer and biking capital of America. Now Old Town Brewing Company will offer the two together for the first time.

Old Town Brewing Company was recently launched by its sister company, Old Town Pizza. The famous Portland Pizzeria has already been delivering pizza throughout the city by bike for nearly eight years.

“Portland has already shown a passion for beer and biking. We’re excited to bring the spirit of Portland to local residents, businesses, and hotel guests,” said owner Adam Milne.

Available for delivery will be the brewery’s Pale Ale, IPA, Stout, Irish Red, Winter Ale, Porter, and Pilsner along with Old Town’s well-known pies.

Established in 1974 with the opening of its original landmark location in Old Town’s Merchant Hotel building, Old Town Pizza is a Portland legend known for its incredible pizza, cozy atmosphere and bustling happy hours. With two locations and a new brewery, Old Town Brewing Company, the Portland Business has garnered attention from shows like Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels, The Tonight Show, and The Travel Channel. “An icon, a must, something to check off your To Experience Before You Die list”, says Portland Picks.