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By Pauline Parry Continuing my series on interesting people in the industry and what makes them tick, I interviewed wedding and event designer, David Pressman over a long lunch. His background in fashion, art and entertainment makes him a wonderful lunch companion and of course a meticulous designer. A quote in his bio says it all: "It was designer Mary McFadden that introduced David to some of the most high-profile women in the world, telling him that intelligence and a quick wit would serve him well in a world dominated by women." Of course, that combination took him far in the New York fashion world, then later the event world. When he transferred his center of gravity from New York to Los Angeles and started David Pressman Events , it served him well here too! In the spirit of our long lunch that meandered from subject to subject, I am doing something different with photos of David's work in this post and have placed them between questions. Think of each as a deliciou...

BY AARON KANIECKI It was that time of year again, the one that every caterer and planner in the world looks forward to� Catersource and Event Solutions conference in Las Vegas! Good Gracious! was heading to Vegas this year with a total of six nominations � five for the ICA CATIEs and one for the Event Solutions Spotlight Awards. These are internationally recognized awards for excellence in their respective categories. Catersource has taken on a life of its own; it is a haven for designers, chefs and planners alike where they can be inspired, educated and network to their heart�s content. With the fantastic array of seminars and inspiration zones, you are guaranteed to find something, somewhere that is going to help you leaps and bounds. It�s not all about the frilly fun stuff; owners can also learn more about the �dos� and �don�ts� of running a business, maybe learn more about sales, how to set targets, how to manage your staff. There is something for everyone. Attending the 2012 Cater...