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7000
South 10th Street
Milwaukee, WI
(414) 831-7069
(800) 383-6332
A
Good Deal
Mention
this E-Update and receive free delivery on any order placed during
the month of February. Delivery must occur during the month of February
and applies to deliveries within the metro Milwaukee area. Contact
your event consultant today at 414/831-7000. The offer is not valid
with other coupons or incentives. This offer must be mentioned at
the time of order placement and cannot be combined with any other
offer.
During the
month of February, we are offering a free red disposable banquet
or round table cover for each table rented from us. Contact your
event consultant today at 414/831-7000. This offer must be mentioned
at the time of order placement and cannot be combined with any
other offer.
Event
Ideas
Are you considering hosting a Valentine’s Day dance for 100
couples or an intimate dinner for two? Karl’s Event Rental
can help create a memorable romantic holiday for your event. This
year’s holiday falls on Saturday and is the ideal day for
a romantic occasion. Your invitation can be as simple as a silk
rose petal with a ribbon and note attached or as elegant as a pearl-embellished
heart with the pertinent information. Begin your experience by having
your guests enter the room on a red carpet (everyone is special
on Valentine’s Day). Continue the theme with candlelight on
each table with our 36” high silver candelabra. Consider renting
elegant table linens such as a pink satin, red satin, a white lace
overlay, or a white imperial-striped linen with coordinating pink
pastel chair ties as a table runner and napkins. Table sizes range
from a 36” for two people to a 72” for five couples.
Twinkle lights add a soft touch underneath a table linen as well.
Decorating can continue with helium-filled heart balloons filled
with confetti and gift certificates from local businesses (for that
intimate dinner, the balloons can be filled with intangible certificates
redeemable for “an evening away from the kids”, “a
foot rub”, or “it’s your night to cook”
coupons). Music selections for the evening can include soft romantic
ballads from Luther Vandross to Elvis Presley to Frank Sinatra.
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VENUE
SHOWCASE
The Milwaukee Mile
7722 W. Greenfield Avenue
West Allis, WI 53214
414-453-5761
414-453-9920 fascimile
www.milwaukeemile.com
Imagine hosting your next event at “America’s Legendary
Oval”, the Milwaukee Mile. Your customers, employees and guests
will be sure to enjoy the hospitality provided by the Milwaukee
Mile. Track packages include discounted tickets, pre-race guided
pit tours, VIP parking passes, closed circuit TV along with hospitality
services including company identification signs, tables, chairs,
linens, and your event can be customized with full-service catering,
and Milwaukee Mile 100th anniversary and commemorative merchandise
and memorabilia. Contact Aaron Hart for your hospitality package
at 414-453-5761 for details to meet your company's needs.
The
Mile celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003 including the completion
of a massive $20 million facelift with replacing 20,000 bleacher
seats along turns one and four, a new concrete and steel state-of-the-art
center grandstand area. This new fan-friendly grandstand seats 25,000
as well as provides significantly enhanced restrooms and concession
areas.
Events can be held year-round in their facilities or in conjunction
with one of the seasonal races. New this year, for the first time
in the Mile’s history, you may purchase season ticket packages.
Visit www.milwaukeemile.com
for the racing schedule and ticket pricing.
Conveniently located off Interstate 894 in West Allis, guests will
easily be able to attend your one-of-a-kind event. No event is too
small or too large to be hosted at The Mile.
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RV’G
IN GREEN BAY
SITUATION: A recreational vehicle sale rolled into
Lambeau Field in Green Bay during the end of January and one of
the vendors needed additional exhibiting space.
SOLUTION: Karl’s Event Rental erected a 50’
x 99’ clearspan tent, sidewalls, doors, lighting and heating
to accommodate their needs. Think outside the “tent”
when faced with challenging installations and Karl’s can make
it happen. Contact Mark Lampe at 414/831-7024 for a proposal for
your next event.
FLAG
FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
 The
National Flag Day Foundation of Waubeka, Wisconsin is hosting their
second annual fundraiser in February. This foundation is staffed
by volunteers only and promotes Flag Day awareness and continues
to keep it’s traditions alive. For additional information
visit www.nationalflagday.com
Karl’s Event Rental is providing tables, chairs, linens, glassware
and coat racks for the fundraiser in February. Sam Strasser is available
at 414/831-7025 for pricing and availability of rental equipment
for your next event.
GMCC
MARDI GRAS BUSINESS EXPO
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is transforming the Marriott
Madison West into a Mardi Gras setting for their annual Business
Expo on Tuesday, February 24th. In the past, over 1,000 attendees
have enjoyed this networking opportunity while enjoying the Mardi
Gras festivities. For additional information on this expo, visit
www.greatermadisonchamber.com
or contact Connie at 608-256-8348. Karl’s Event Rental is
a member of the GMCC and is providing the pipe and drape, tables,
chairs, carpeting, and exhibit identification signage. Contact Mindy
McPherson at 414/831-7023 for a proposal for your business expo
in Wisconsin or Louisiana.
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EVENT
SHOWCASE
PSI
Diversity Job Fair
 Over
25 employers will be exhibiting at the Diversity Job Fair at the
Italian Community Center on February 11th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
PSI is the only Diversity Job Fair event selected and designated
by the National Office of the NAACP to brand their event as NAACP
Diversity Job Fairs. This job networking opportunity is also co-sponsored
by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. For additional information visit
www.psijobfair.com.
 Karl’s
Event Rental is providing the boothing equipment, tables, chairs
and signage. Contact Mindy McPherson at 414/831-7023 for your job
fair equipment needs.
Flag
Ettiquette … Did You Know? Showing
respect to Old Glory … When the flag is raised, lowered or
is passing in a parade or review, everyone present, except military
personnel, should fact the flag and place his or her hand over their
heart. Men remove their hats. Military personnel salute.
OVER
2,000 MEATBALLS
February 8th is the date for St. Stephens Parish’s annual
Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner. Over 800 dinners will be served
from 12 noon until 6:30 p.m. For a $6.95 price tag, you may enjoy
a spaghetti and meatball dinner complete with salad, Italian bread,
milk or coffee and dessert. For additional information, you may
contact the parish at 414/481-9150 at 5880 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee,
WI.
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“Now’s
the time for retail businesses to plan their 2004 promotional events…”
Here are six effective promotions that retail businesses can plan
in 2004.
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Promotions - Plan an anniversary promotion, not necessarily
your 10-year or 25-year , celebrate your 7th year in business
with a “buy seven, get one free” or “roll
back the prices to your founding year” – incorporate
signs, banners and balloons to draw in customers.
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Contests
- Hold one in your establishment … Why I like my (your
product here), or an art contest for kids. Judges can be from
the local high school or community college. Maybe all you need
is a “count the jellybeans in the jar” contest with
the winner getting free merchandise or services. Your business
will be the center of attention as well as getting some free
publicity.
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Sweepstakes
- while fun yet tricky, be sure to check your state’s
governing rules. Most states, “no punch necessary”
is the norm. However, the entrant can be required to come to
your business to sign up. On a given date, draw the winner.
Negotiate with other merchants to donate prizes in exchange
for the publicity.
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Coupons
– These are especially effective when introducing a new
product. Ask manufacturers for available “co-op advertising
dollars”. Utilize free circulars to put coupons for popular
merchandise and get the prospects into your store.
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Product
demonstrations – conduct a “how to” seminar
demonstrating your services or a seminar on the “aesthetic
art” of using your product. Schedule the demonstration
well in advance with publicity and advertising. Use a more well-known
and respected demonstrator to ensure a successful promotion.
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Product
giveaways – nothing draws customers like the word “FREE”.
Give away a popular (but inexpensive) item with any purchase.
This promotion gets people into your place of business. Once
there, it is up to you and your point-of-sale materials to sell
them. Ask a manufacturer for a tie-in or to share in the cost
of advertising in exchange for using its name in your publicity
and advertising.
Plan your promotional
calendar in advance and reap the benefits of a prosperous business
and better bottom line all year long.
Article written by Robert Grede, as appeared in Small Business
Times (reprinted with permission).
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