Carolina Event Consultants, B. Sheppard Consulting Honored for Best Special Promotion
March 3, 2009Consulting firms received accolades for joint work on Saluda River Club’s Realtor Preview Event
COLUMBIA, SC – March 3, 2009 – Columbia-based event planning firm, Carolina Event Consultants and Atlanta-based marketing and brand development firm, B. Sheppard Consulting were recognized at the annual Regal Awards for their collaborative efforts in organizing and promoting the Saluda River Club Realtor Preview Event. The awards, presented by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Columbia Home Builders Association recognize the most innovative communities and developments in Columbia.
Carolina Event Consultants and B Sheppard Consulting were awarded the Best Special Promotion award for their collaborative work organizing the Saluda River Club Realtor Preview Event. The event, which took place in the Fall of 2008, allowed realtors and local dignitaries to preview the six homes featured in the Parade of Homes and the community’s amenities.
“Saluda River Club presented us with the perfect venue so that we could create a unique and memorable experience for the realtors and other guests. The CEC team was thrilled with the success of the event and we look forward to the next one,” said Nancye Bailey, Owner and President of Carolina Event Consultants.
Guests toured the parade route via trolley and explored the extensive amenities, which include the Chickawa Outdoor Center, the Village Clubhouse and numerous riverside mini-parks dotted with fire pits and lounge areas. While exploring the amenities, guests were treated to a signature cocktail, the Bimini Twist, hors d’oeuvres and live music. Upon leaving the event, guests received a gift bag containing a boxed Saluda River Club brochure, a signed print of an original painting, commissioned specifically for the event, an informational DVD, hand-rolled cigar and other complimentary collateral materials.
In addition to being awarded Best Special Promotion, Saluda River Club and B. Sheppard Consulting took home a total of 10 awards, among the most that any community has won in the 20-year history of the awards.
“Saluda River Club is truly unique, and we were thrilled for the opportunity to work alongside Carolina Event Consultants to promote such an innovative community,” said Betsy Sheppard, President of B. Sheppard Consulting.
Founded in 2006, Carolina Event Consultants is a full-service event and meeting management firm located at 3111 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205.