Austin Meeting Planner & Destination Guide 2008

AUDIOVISUAL AVW-TELAV 2101 E. Saint Elmo Rd., Austin, TX 78744 512-459-6094, Fax: 512-371-0214, avwtelav.com CISSI’S MARKET 1400 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704 512-225-0521, Fax: 866-379-7494, cissismarket.com CONVENTION SERVICES DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES AROUND AUSTIN, INC. 6836 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 250, Austin, TX 78731 512-371-9111, Fax: 512-302-9967 around-austin.com AVW-TELAV offers innovative staging and presentation technology solutions for the conference, exhibition and special event industries. This South Congress-based market offers more than 350 recipes with fresh selection of fish and meats, specialty and imported foods, fresh flowers, an in-house bakery, juice bar and coffee bar. PSAV RENTAL SERVICES 6448 Hwy. 290 E., Suite A-108, Austin, TX 78723 512-459-9299, Fax: 512-459-9301, avhq.com/austin GOURMET GALS & GUYS CATERING AND EVENTS 14121 W. Hwy. 290, Bldg. 5, Austin, TX 78737 888-CATER TX, Fax: 512-858-1436 gourmetgalsandguys.com Offering first-class transportation, special events, tours, excursions, evening options and VIP custom services for more than 25 years. Innovative audiovisual solutions are employed as part of the world’s largest audiovisual services company. CIRCA TEXAS 100 Congress Ave., Suite 2100, Austin, TX 78701 512-322-0888, Fax: 512-322-0854, circatexas.com RENTSYS 206 Wild Basin, Bldg. A, Suite 201 Austin, TX 78746 512-330-0742, Fax: 800-569-0941, rentsys.com Family owned and operated catering company has served Austin for more than 30 years with fine foods, spectacular presentation, full-service catering and event planning. Experienced DMC remains committed to total customer care with special events, transportation, tours and all other services. LA COCINA DE CONSUELO 4516 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78756 512-524-4740, Fax: 512-524-4741 consueloskitchen.com Rentsys is a turnkey technology services provider for audiovisual, computer, registration and electronic lead retrieval for events. DESIGNED EVENTS OF AUSTIN 22210 Oban Dr., Spicewood, TX 78669 512-657-3044, Fax: 512-264-2985, deaustin.net SIMULTANEOUS EQUIPMENT NETWORK 800 Hop Tree, San Antonio, TX 78258 210-545-0019, Fax: 210-545-3735 simultaneousequipment.net Catering of authentic Mexican cuisine available upon request. With national and local experience in full-service management, staff designs unique tours and provides entertainment, airport greeters and specialty events. TOOT SWEET CUPCAKES AND MORE 12020 Tulare Dr., Austin, TX 78738 512-382-0419, tootsweetcupcakes.com KENNEDY CREATIVE 2111 Dickson, Suite 33, Austin, TX 78704 512-899-8991, Fax: 512-899-8922 kennedycreative.com Rent FM and IR simultaneous interpretation, digital multilingual discussion equipment and soundproof booths, with or without technicians. Extensive selection of breakfast pastries, sandwiches, salads, cakes and desserts catered from one company. SWANK EVENT SERVICES 9811 North Freeway, Suite B202, Houston, TX 77037 512-659-3420, Fax: 512-708-1237, swankav.com WORD OF MOUTH CATERING 2501 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78705 512-476-5171, Fax: 512-692-1747 wordofmouthcatering.com Preferred DMC for Austin’s top properties offers original tours, distinctive themed events, airport meet-andgreet service, ground transportation, entertainment and event décor. Swank Audio Visuals is a recognized world leader in onsite consultations, custom set design, staging, lighting, audio and video services. Voted “Best Caterer in Austin” by the Austin Chronicle for 11 consecutive years as based on fabulous food, elegant presentation and gracious service. MERITAGE EVENTS 3267 Bee Caves Rd., Suite 107-101, Austin, TX 78746 512-382-6304, meritageevents.com BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FEDEX/KINKO’S 327 Congress Ave., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701 512-472-4448, Fax: 512-472-4480, fedexkinkos.com DAY SPAS MILK + HONEY 204 Colorado St., Austin, TX 78701 512-236-1115, milkandhoneyspa.com Meritage Events handles every detail, including transportation, meet and greet, customized tours, spouse programs, entertainment and flawless décor. PRA DESTINATION MANAGEMENT AUSTIN 5114 Balcones Woods Dr., Suite 307, Box 357 Austin, TX 78759 512-331-7100, Fax: 512-331-7110, pra.com Providing FedEx ground and express shipping, as well as all sizes and types of signs and banners. CATERING ARAMARK (AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER & PALMER EVENTS CENTER) 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78705 512-404-4100, Fax: 512-404-4149, aramark.com Chic day spa in 2nd Street District offers enticing menu of massages, facials and nail treatments designed to relax and invigorate. PRA Austin delivers one-stop destination services and authentic Austin experiences. DECORATORS/ EXPOSITION CONTRACTORS CONVENTION DECORATING SERVICE, INC. 3400 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702 512-366-4304, Fax: 512-366-4308 conventiondecorating.com TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS 705 Wagon Wheel Trl., Georgetown, TX 78628 512-930-4835, Fax: 512-920-1288 transconsultants.com Exclusive caterer to the Austin Convention Center provides food services for five to 10,000 people. CATERING BY MOPSIE 403 Potomac St., Taylor, TX 76574 512-365-8962, Fax: 512-365-8924, mopsie.net Event transportation management company, established in 1981, specializes in corporate meetings, conventions, weddings and parties. Professional full-service catering at reasonable pricing. Capable of serving from 50 to 15,000 guests. CDS is a full-service general contractor for all size expositions and events. ENTERTAINMENT AGENCIES AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC CENTER 3814 Medical Pkwy., Austin, TX 78756 512-454-0026, Fax: 512-454-0029 austinchamber.org EICHENBAUM DISPLAYS, INC. 1500 Village West Dr., Suite 65, Austin, TX 78733 512-443-3477, Fax: 512-443-2450 austineventpro.com CATERING BY ROSEMARY 2110 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78712 512-471-0789, Fax: 512-471-0790 cateringbyrosemary.com/austin Catering by Rosemary gained its reputation by creating memorable events for more than 50 years. Award-winning special event, meeting and conference design and décor company founded in 1935. FREEMAN COMPANY 2101 E. St. Elmo Rd., Bldg. 3, Suite 340 Austin, TX 78744 512-502-1022, Fax: 512-502-1188, freemanco.com Dedicated to serving clients by expanding knowledge, understanding and appreciation of chamber music through the highest quality performance. CENTRAL MARKET 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78745 512-899-4300, Fax: 512-899-4340 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78756 512-206-1000, centralmarket.com AUSTIN CHORD RANGERS P.O. Box 181075, Austin, TX 78718 512-477-SONG, Fax: 512-288-5073, chordrangers.org A catering staff of foodies and restaurant-trained chefs can put together a truly impressive spread, culled from the finest and freshest ingredients found anywhere. Freeman supports the power of face-to-face marketing by providing full-service resources for corporate events, exhibit programs, expositions and conventions across North America. Champion a cappella chorus and quartets perform 30 to 90 minutes of Americana, gospel, patriotic and love songs. STRONG PRODUCTIONS 800 Interchange Blvd., Suite 108, Austin, TX 78721 512-832-9192, Fax: 512-862-5966, strongevents.com Austin’s largest themed event company maintains a 16,000-square-foot warehouse, full-time artisans and event planners. 56 AUSTIN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

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