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"Without a doubt, you are a master of events"
Arlene Dickinson
Co-Host CBC's The Dragon's Den, President & CEO of Venture Communications
"At every turn Hala makes her sponsors feel like they are all triple platinum"
Paul Robertson
Group Vice President, Broadcasting of Shaw Communications and President of Shaw Media
"The name Hala Bissada is synonymous with the most creative, successful and prestigious special events in Canada. She is able to take the most basic event and make it both exciting and different.
She provides flawless logistical execution, minute attention to detail and a seamless experience for guests. She has executed some of the most technically complex events in the country and some of the most breath-taking. Hala is conscious of the bottom line, always comes in on budget and is a superb ambassador for any organization."
Sheilagh Johnson
Former Executive Director, Children’s Aid Foundation
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Hala both professionally and personally and her high energy is infectious. Her reputation as one of Canada’s leading Event Fundraisers is well deserved, as she has excellent execution and super creativity.”
Dianne Lister
President & Executive Director, Royal Ontario Museum Govenors
“Hala Inc. will bring your vision to life as well as make you look good. Hala Bissada and her dedicated professional team are a joy to work with. Regardless of how large or small your event is, Hala will ensure its success by looking after all the details flawlessly.”
Mary Dicecco
Director, Marketing, The Keg Restaurant & Bar
“Hala, your entire team provided an exemplary level of service in each area of responsibility they assumed with respect to the NWA. The service your firm provided was distinguished by open communications and scrupulous attention to detail in the planning, coordination and execution of all deliverables and you were consistently able to anticipate our needs and provide professional recommendations to deal with any issues that materialized.”
Michelle Dubois
General Manager, Niagara Wine Weekend & Auction
“Hala and her team go out of their way to make sure the client is happy with all aspects of the event. They are professional and work extremely well under pressure, relieving the client of all details so they can get on with other projects.”
Linda MacKenzie
Assistant Vice President, Philanthropy, Sun Life Financial
“At Molson we run many top notch events across the country, and pride ourselves on delivering the best execution in the country. Hala Bissada and her team delivered and exceeded our expectations at The Keg Spirit FoundationTM Invitational and we always look forward to working with her.”
Peter Marrin
Director National Accounts, Molson Canada
“In my experience, Hala is “always on” ... always on target, always on strategy, always on point and always on budget.”
Jim Patterson
Past President & CEO, Television Bureau of Canada
Past Chair of the Children's Aid Foundation
“Hala has a wonderful knack for making great things happen. She pulls off extraordinary events with singular style. At every turn she makes her sponsors feel like they are all triple platinum.”
Paul Robertson
President, Corus TV Group, Corus Entertainment Inc
“Hala is a top notch event specialist and marketer who knows how to create exceptional properties that are worthy of sponsorship investment.”
Mark Cruikshank
National Account Manager, Corby Distilleries
“For many years, Hala has run the most successful and efficient events in the city. Whether it is a golf tournament, a gala ball, or events by her students, she demonstrates originality, attention to detail, fiscal responsibility and, most of all, fun.”
Susan Storey
Past Managing Director, CIBC World Markets
“Hala is an Event Planner Extraordinaire. She is completely original, amazingly creative, superbly dynamic, extremely sensitive, spontaneous and absolutely dedicated to perfection.”
Noella Milne
Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais
“I have had the pleasure of working with Hala on several events to benefit Children's Aid Foundation and she is the consummate professional. Her events are always extremely well organized, very creative and her attention to detail is impeccable. Hala is very astute at building relationships and her ability to steward her sponsors makes her one of the best in the business.”
John Gagliano
President, St. Joseph Print
“Throughout the last ten years I have attended numerous special events and functions held in a variety of locations for a variety of causes and clients. I've come to realize that those organized and coordinated by Hala Bissada are consistently among the smoothest, best run and most pleasurable to attend. It's like everything's been thought of beforehand! Attendees and sponsors return year after year to well organized events and I've attended the Children's Aid Foundation Ladies Golf Classic for a number of years now.”
Mary Ellen Carlyle
Sr. Vice President, General Manager, Dome Productions
“I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Hala for several years on a number of projects to do with the Children’s Aid Foundation, including one of Canada’s most successful fundraisers- the Teddy Bear Affair. It has been a delight to work with someone who puts so much energy, drive, passion and love into what she does. The Teddy Bear Affair, and indeed the CAF itself would not be the success it is today without the vision and commitment of Hala. There are few people that you come across in business that exceed your expectations everyday. Hala is one of those few. It was my honour to work with her on all the projects we did together. She is one of a kind.”
Tom Blackmore
Principal, Sharpe Blackmore
“It is clear to me why Hala Bissada has won so many National and International awards for her execution of Fund Raising Galas. Her attention to detail, her enthusiasm, her drive, and her realistic approach to taking everything to next level consistently results in cutting edge events. Hala has the ability to elevate suppliers to exceed expectations time and time again while clients love her “can do” attitude that permeates a Hala event. In short, Hala tackles all projects like she lives her life, with enthusiasm and integrity.”
Leslee Bell
President, Décor & More Inc.
“To learn Special Events from Hala Bissada is to learn from the master. Hala’s name is synonymous with the most creative, successful and prestigious special events in Canada.
Hala is a superb and experienced teacher who is able to provide hands-on learning and practical knowledge for the successful execution of any event whether it is big or small. Hala makes learning fun and challenges her students to think “outside the box” as they budget, plan and execute an event.”
Sheilagh Johnson
Former Executive Director, Children’s Aid Foundation
“Hala is an incredible event organizer; attentive to every detail. She turns ordinary events, such as golf tournaments and bowling parties, into spectaculars. Participants have fun, and are astounded by how well they are treated. As a teacher she is dedicated to making sure everyone understands the tasks and can excel. She brings to fundraising all the discipline that has made her an amazing triathelete.”
Ken Wyman
Program Coordinator, Humber Fundraising & Volunteer Management Program
“We are very fortunate to have Hala as an instructor in the Event Management Certificate at Ryerson University. When Hala comes in to teach she brings her enthusiasm and expertise to class. She uses her vast work experience in events and fundraising to give the students tangible examples as they relate to the class content.”
Lorra Jean-Price
Program Assistant, Ryerson/George Washington University, Joint Event Management Certificate Program
“Hala is an incredible teacher. Her infectious style and enthusiasm for the field is well received by her students. I've been so impressed by Hala's talents that I even hired one of her students!”
Yves Gadler
Former President, Association for Fundraising Professionals/ Vice President,
Major and Planned Gifts - St. Michaels Hospital
“Hala is a professional in every sense of the word, and always reaching for the best. She pushes herself to the limit every time to deliver an outstanding event, and inspires everyone around her to go above and beyond the call of duty. Her creative and enthusiastic spirit makes each event a one-off, and her tireless attention to detail and drive for perfection produces one smashing success after another.”
Jim Hilborn
Publisher, Canadian Fundraiser
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