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Manhattan by Sail has a diverse fleet of ships that sail the NY Harbor daily and a myriad of options to experience the thrill of sailing in the world’s greatest harbor. The Clipper City, a 158-ft. tall ship accommodates up to 149 passengers. A more intimate experience can be had on the Shearwater, a historic schooner with capacity up to 49 passengers.

8 Hospitality is a boutique hospitality development firm specializing in tailored event management, food and beverage curation, marketing, public relations, and operations. Our expert event management services ensure seamless planning, logistics, production, and on-site execution, creating unforgettable experiences uniquely crafted for each client.

Frictionless Solutions is a specialized marketing and logistics agency focused on providing end-to-end meeting planning support, services and technology for your live and virtual events. We also have specific expertise in the management of PhRMA compliant HCP speaker bureau programs and associated HCP interactions, including Marketing Events, Conferences/Congresses and large specialized events. We're not the largest event management firm, but WE ARE THE BEST Over the years, as we’ve refined our program offerings, we’ve also developed the best speaker bureau management technology platform that provides our client’s and their sales and account executives with full visibility of all events through all stages of management and administration – from planning and budgeting to reservation management and event day execution; and post – event data and analytics. Frictionless conducts its day to day business with the long-term goal of respectful, mutually productive and transparent relationships with our client partners and the executive management stays involved with each client from acquisition to strategic event planning through implementation and ongoing management and issue resolution. The team you see during the sales process is the team that will be managing your business.

RubyLemon provides a wide range of entertainment options and hospitality staff for events of all sizes. Based in Los Angeles with local performers in all major cities. With a team of experienced professionals and a variety of acts to choose from, we can help make your event a success. From stilt walkers and music acts to walkabout characters, face painters, and brand ambassadors, we have something to suit every occasion. Our staff are professional, reliable, and trained to provide the highest level of service to ensure that your event runs smoothly. Contact us today to learn more and book our entertainers and staff for your next event.

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Speaker who blends cybersecurity with mentalism and magic. Testimonials: • “Gary performed as a keynote for a conference I help organize and he was awesome! The audience loved him and his presentation was wonderful. He was also really easy to work with and an amazing professional.” – Alex W. • “In addition to his phenomenal stage performance, Gary was great to work with behind the scenes as we discussed the finer details around planning the event. His show is well-designed and planned to perfection, and he comes ready with everything needed to deliver a high-value performance.” - Jodi S. • “Gary was a keynote speaker at the annual Gateway to Innovation conference in St. Louis. Gary was very easy to work with prior to the conference. He was very responsive on all communication and questions. Gary delivered a great keynote with mind-boggling exercises that engaged the entire audience of 1,500 attendees. The audience participation, exercises, and messaging all worked very well together in delivering an awesome presentation.” - David K. • “Gary recently performed a mentalist act at our company meeting with over 500 people in attendance and had everyone laughing and at the edge of their seat! Fabulous 5 star performance, very creative, highly recommended!” – Jamie B. Speech Summary: Another day, another phish. With the advancement of research in psychological behavior and tools like ChatGPT, it is increasingly difficult for organizations to protect themselves from their weakest link — their employees. What happens when one moves beyond phishing emails to predictive analytics? Find out with acclaimed mentalist Gary S. Chan, a mind-reader who will show you that it's possible to predict human behavior under real-world conditions and influence people to "freely" make the choices you want. This is social engineering on a completely different level. This is . . . Extreme Social Engineering. https://gschan2000.com Learning Objectives: • Increased awareness and appreciation for the breadth and effectiveness of social engineering • Importance of being observant and skeptical Trailer (with audio): https://gschan2000.com/trailer Sample video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBKSgSyvubk Past reviews: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gary+the+Mentalist/@38.6731679,-90.4346444,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x8adf5b5e31f7d53b:0x1abdd10387defa8e!8m2!3d38.6731679!4d-90.4346444!9m1!1b1 Bio: Gary S. Chan is a security mentalist, an intellectual who uses game theory and math to predict and influence people. As a highly sought after speaker, Gary’s unique approach blends cybersecurity with the magic of mentalism to help audiences around the world learn to be more observant of how criminals use predictable human behavior to exploit others for gain. Gary is trained in behavioral profiling, conflict management, negotiation, interrogation, and mediation. He is currently System VP and CISO at a large US-based healthcare system, has architected anti-fraud systems for state agencies, has led the information security teams for a large-cap technology company, and was an evaluator and mentor for cybersecurity start-ups as part of a venture capital fund. He served as President of the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy Alumni Association and Technology Officer for the Greater St. Louis Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He holds four security certifications and a degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from MIT. Washington University article about Gary: https://commonreader.wustl.edu/how-to-become-a-mentalist/ Insured by Specialty Insurance Agency as a mentalist, emcee, and public speaker while in the US. Proof of insurance available.

YOUR MESSAGE, MADE MEMORABLE. ON SCREEN, ON STAGE. We're the creatives you hire, when you want dreamers and doers. From concept to execution, to lights, ready, action. We take care of everything.

A born showman, Kevin DelMastro brings a visual and musical spectacle to lounges, cocktail parties, weddings, romantic dates, and corporate events. Offering jazz, blues, Latin, funk, soul, dance, and instrumentals of pop and rock favorites, Kevin loves entertaining and starting the party with his big sax sound and professional backing tracks. He specializes in giving a unique experience to his clients by catering to their taste and style. If the event is mellow, he blends in with smooth background music. If the event is high-energy, he amps it up with high energy music, often dancing with guests as he plays. Engaging, personable, and dynamic, Kevin has officiated weddings and emceed events, bringing a unique blend of talent and personality. He has helped create the appeal of Full Strength Funk Band, as a founding member, and has played all over San Diego and Orange County with Liquid Blue, Wild Nights, Tom Benzon, Casanova Serenade and even with the Tito Puente band as a guest artist for a Latin jazz special. As a solo artist, Kevin was the featured entertainer at UC San Diego’s commencement ceremony in front of 7000 people, and has played The Aventine La Jolla, Mission Bay Yacht Club, The Thursday Club, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Bernardo Winery, University Club, Kona Kai Resort, Cafe 21, The Prado in Balboa Park, Tipsy Crow, Mesa College Art Gallery, Del Mar Fair,Liberty Station, and Coronado Landing. Kevin was a standout alto saxophonist in elementary and middle school, then switched to tenor sax as an adult. Inspired by BB King’s killer horn section, Kevin began honing his skills playing the blues. He still loves rock and pop music and enjoys covering crowd favorites on his sax, all while pushing the limits of audience engagement, building epic solos, and creating the ultimate show.

Since 2001, ParsonsKellogg has stood apart in the $30 billion promotional products industry. Our “right size” means we are large enough to wield sourcing leverage and small enough to focus intently on each client. We deliver excellent products and services efficiently, expertly and easily and have earned our place as a top-50 distributor of promotional products by making your priorities our priorities.

With 9 years of experience, G6 Travel Meetings & Events specializes in helping clients find the perfect destinations while staying within budget. We advocate for your organization, leveraging our expertise to negotiate the best rates, valuable concessions, and favorable contract terms. Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, conference, or incentive trip, we ensure a seamless experience from start to finish. Let us handle the details so you can focus on what matters most—creating successful and memorable events.