After a call for proposals, Nouveau Event Planning was hired in late September 2008 by Jean Paul Blais of NXT Strategies on behalf of Kruger Energy. The Grand Opening of the first wind farm in Southwestern Ontario located in Port Alma was reason for big celebration. The challenging event location was to be in a farmer’s field where a clear span, heated and carpeted floored tent would be erected in the middle of a rainy, windy and cold November week.

The event went off without a hitch. Nouveau Event Planning coordinated extensive security details with Premier Dalton McGuinty’s office. Guests parked at a central location in Merlin and were bussed to the site with a hostess on board giving details about the wind farm development as the bus meandered to the event site. Many Kruger Energy dignitaries, staff and guests were flown in from Quebec for the event and simultaneous interpretation was arranged to accommodate their needs. The décor concept was created and initiated by Nouveau Event Planning. Simple but tasty food service arrangements were requested by the client and the caterer served up the details just right for both breakfast and lunch details. As Mr Kruger got up to speak the sun finally shone through the clear topped tent adding the ultimate touch to a perfect celebration.

Photo Credit: John Lyons Photography