KIA University Grads!

   A select few members of our Linking team are now KIA Premium Certified Specialists for the new KIA K900! The Linking team was invited to attend an all exclusive training of the K900, held at the KIA headquarters in Atlanta Georgia. The team attended a two day course; the course consisted of exclusive knowledge of the car through lectures, and interactive activities. On day two we had a private tour of the vehicle which gave our team full accesses to experience the luxury and have hands on with all the features. As graduates of the KIA university we are now equipped with more knowledge, and are excited for our upcoming activations in the future. We hope to hear from you soon, thank you KIA! 

Pridelines Masquerade Gala

Pridelines Masquerade Gala

Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables sponsored the Pridelines Masquerade Ball this past Saturday at Coral Gables’ iconic Biltmore Hotel. A donation of $150 per guest was required. The proceeds from the annually held gala benefit Pridelines Youth Services which is South Florida’s oldest service agency dedicated to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT) community. This year’s Masquerade Themed Gala welcomed hundreds of elegantly masked invitees dressed to the tee. It featured an hour long cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a formal dinner, entertainment and dancing. The Biltmore Hotel was the perfect setting for an evening of elegance and romance. This historic building was constructed in 1926 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. When completed, the Biltmore was the tallest building in Florida and had the largest swimming pool in the world! It has played host to both Europe and Hollywood royalty and even served as a hospital during World War II. It has also been featured in many movies and television programs throughout the years. It is clear to see why the Biltmore was chosen to house this very memorable evening!

Modern Luxury Houston: Fresh Faces of Fashion

Modern Luxury Houston: Fresh Faces of Fashion

     There are plenty of reasons why Modern Luxury’s Fresh Faces of Fashion is one of our most anticipated events of the year. Being a part of this fashionable and historical night for the past several years has been nothing short of fabulous.  The Ninth Annual Fresh Faces of Fashion was held in the evening of June 4^th at The Menil Collection. John and Dominique de Menil were a couple with a strong belief in the spiritual powers of art. The construction of the Menil Collection was a plan by the pair shortly before John’s death, to house their art collection in a place that was welcome to everybody. A decade into her widowhood, Dominique de Menil hired an architect to design the space that John and her envisioned; as a thank you to him for opening her eyes and heart to art. The ceremonial ribbon was cut on June 4, 1987, making Fresh Faces of Fashion, truly an honorable night; celebrating not only art in all forms, but The Menil Collection’s 27^th anniversary.   

 

     Sponsors included Mercedes-Benz Dealers of Greater Houston, Modern Luxury Houston, The Menil Collection, Swift + Company, LG, Tootsies, Estilo Salon and Spa, Deep Eddy Vodka and Page Parkes. This edition allowed guests to preview the exhibition: A Thin Wall of Air: Charles James. Charles James is considered by many to be America’s first couturier. He established himself as a premier fashion designer for an elite group of clients including John and Dominique de Menil. James even went on to dress the interior of the Menil home- his only residential commission. He believed that the true possibilities of design didn’t lie in the human form or in the material, but in the space between body and fabric, described as “A Thin Wall of Air”. The exhibition presented a variety of James’ personal collection, along with furniture that was designed for the Menil home.

 

   Guests in attendance received the treat of a fashion presentation by Tootsies- one of the event sponsors. Besides charmingly welcoming attendants to a night of fashion, Linking Specialists proudly represented Mercedes-Benz- another one of the event sponsors, and signed guests up to win an exclusive prize package!  Our Linking Specialists always dress to impress at this fun, fashionable evening. 

Credit to:  https://www.menil.org/index.html

 

Auto Show Palooza

Ft. Lauderdale Auto Show 3/21/2014-

It’s that time of the year again! The Ft. Lauderdale Auto Show opened its doors yesterday for their 23^rd year and yes- Linking Events is a part of it! Our collaboration with this show is something we take pride in because it benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County-giving back is a big Linking tradition. 

     Aside from featuring over 500 of the newest cars, trucks, hybrids and classics from around the world, one of its other unique features is how guests have the chance to discuss prices and terms right there on the show floor! You can catch up with some of our Linking Specialists at the sleek KIA display where they are in charge of showing guests around the 2014 Optima SXL, the Soul, the Cadenza SXL and drum roll....the much anticipated 2015 ALL NEW KIA K900, just to name a few! The                 Ft. Lauderdale Auto Show will run from Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23. Be sure not to miss one of the most popular “shopping shows” in the region!



See you there.

K900 Launch Party

Wednesday, March 05, 2014-  

 This year marks KIA MOTORS’ 20^th anniversary in the U.S market and the all-new 2015 K900 is a perfect way of showing how far the brand has come. With its full-size rear drive and an extensive list of standard equipment, the K900 is more than a milestone; it’s the ultimate demonstration of the strength and unlimited potential of the KIA brand. Because of this, Linking Events is excited to announce that we were entrusted to ensure every detail was precise for the K900 Launch Party in Atlanta, GA at the Piedmont Estate on March 4. Linking Specialists greeted VIP guests and helped showcase the vehicle. The Piedmont Estate opened its rich history in 1797 as a beautiful social event venue. Its 3 acres are situated in the heart of Buckhead and is the perfect mix of historical elegance and renovated sophistication. This makes the Estate the perfect venue to showcase the K900’s sleek lines and graceful appearance.

" CHALLENGE THE LUXURY YOU KNOW"

Crohn's & Colitis: Winter Ball 2014

Houston, TX--

Carnavale di Venezia was the theme Saturday night. January 25, 2014 at the Hilton-Americas Hotel, the eleven ABC 13 Women of Distinction were presented at the annual Winter Ball. The event is sponsored by the Mercedes-Benz Dealers of Greater Houston and benefits the cure research and patient programs. 

Crohn’s disease is an ongoing disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract, also referred to as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This disease affects as many as 700,000 Americans. Crohn's and colitis can occur to anyone and is not gender or age specific, Crohn's is most common among adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 35. Crohn’s is known as a genetic sensitive disease, so if you or a close relative have the disease, your family members have a significantly increased chance of developing Crohn’s. Studies have shown that 5% to 20% of affected individuals have a first – degree relative (parents, child, or sibling) with one of the diseases.

We are proud to continuously work alongside the Mercedes-Benz of Greater Houston Dealer group for such noble causes.

Facts: http://www.ccfa.org/

Best of the Best.

“The Best of the Best award is awarded annually to the top performing Mercedes-Benz dealerships for demonstrating superior performance in various areas of their business, including customer satisfaction, new vehicles sales, certified pre-owned sales, leadership and management, parts operations and market penetration.”

The 2014 E-Class Mercedes-Benz.
 Mercedes-Benz defining the industry for over 125 years.

Mercedes-Benz of Tampa has been honored with this prestigious award five times. The award is a tribute to the commitment of exceeding every customer's expectation.

Linking Events is excited to continue an exemplary working relationship with the dealership. Recently Mercedes-Benz of Tampa was a participant in the Martini for Moffitt Event on July 20, 2013; the yearly fundraiser benefits the research to find a cure at the Moffitt Cancer Center.

In sum, the award represents outstanding customer service, sales, management among other areas of business. Linking Events is honored to accompany the Tampa dealer in not only outstanding business recognition, but also in its journey to assist the community through fundraising events and sponsorships.

Be sure to visit our website www.Linkingevents.com

Fact check: www.MartiniforMoffitt.com and www.MbofTampabay.com