ISES Dallas Produces The 5 FactorISES Dallas partnered with the Resource Center of Dallas put on the first “Five Factor” event at Marc Events on September 17th. “The Five Factor” recognizes five of Dallas’ finest in the areas of Art, Culinary, Fashion/Design, Philanthrophy and Sports. These five individuals burst onto the scene and made a difference in their field in the last twelve months.
The gracious media sponsors Straight Out Media and Modern Luxury placed ads and circulated the information about the party which accounted for the amazing attendance. Threesixty Events provided the graphics for the event.
ISES Dallas sponsors created the beautiful and special atmosphere to honor the five individuals. Park Place Motors provided cars which lined the street for attendees so could get a glimpse at the new hot makes and models. Marc Events provided a stunning space for the beautiful crowd to mix and mingle. Cort Furniture set the room with gorgeous white round banquette, plush chairs and great bars. Absolutely Blooming provided beautiful floral. Lite Dallas provided the screens for the sponsor reel and the sound for DJ Guillaume. Shag Carpet provided lighting which made the event feel like a party. Ducky-Bob's Event Specialists provided the rentals for the evening. Premier Special Events provided the crucial logistic coordination to make the evening a success.
Catering was done by Truluck’s, The Ranch at Las Colinas, Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa, A Fiore Catering, Wendy Krispin Catering, and Sevy’s Grill. Guests were treated to scallops topped with duck confit, an avocado bar, shrimp dishes and ahi tuna tacos as well as jalapeno stuffed olives which had a great mix of flavors. Libations were provided by Singah Beer, Ben E. Keith, and Zodiac Vodka. Silver Tray Staffing’s attentive staff kept the drinks circulating through the room.
And of course the whole purpose of the evening was to honor the five chosen individuals which included:
Christine Cook (philanthropy) is the President and Owner of Sleep Experts. Christine grew up in Dallas, and is very involved locally with many business organizations. Christine also donates beds to many different non-profits, most recently 120 beds to the Ronald McDonald house valued at $350.000
The gracious media sponsors Straight Out Media and Modern Luxury placed ads and circulated the information about the party which accounted for the amazing attendance. Threesixty Events provided the graphics for the event.
ISES Dallas sponsors created the beautiful and special atmosphere to honor the five individuals. Park Place Motors provided cars which lined the street for attendees so could get a glimpse at the new hot makes and models. Marc Events provided a stunning space for the beautiful crowd to mix and mingle. Cort Furniture set the room with gorgeous white round banquette, plush chairs and great bars. Absolutely Blooming provided beautiful floral. Lite Dallas provided the screens for the sponsor reel and the sound for DJ Guillaume. Shag Carpet provided lighting which made the event feel like a party. Ducky-Bob's Event Specialists provided the rentals for the evening. Premier Special Events provided the crucial logistic coordination to make the evening a success.
Catering was done by Truluck’s, The Ranch at Las Colinas, Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa, A Fiore Catering, Wendy Krispin Catering, and Sevy’s Grill. Guests were treated to scallops topped with duck confit, an avocado bar, shrimp dishes and ahi tuna tacos as well as jalapeno stuffed olives which had a great mix of flavors. Libations were provided by Singah Beer, Ben E. Keith, and Zodiac Vodka. Silver Tray Staffing’s attentive staff kept the drinks circulating through the room.And of course the whole purpose of the evening was to honor the five chosen individuals which included:
Christine Cook (philanthropy) is the President and Owner of Sleep Experts. Christine grew up in Dallas, and is very involved locally with many business organizations. Christine also donates beds to many different non-profits, most recently 120 beds to the Ronald McDonald house valued at $350.000
Blythe Beck (culinary) is on a quest for Total World Culinary Domination. The bold, 29 year old chef has caused a major sensation in Dallas with her Sexy New American Cuisine – innovative, decadent dishes powered by her unique philosophy toward food and life. Blythe is the Executive Chef at Hotel Palomar in Dallas. Her large and loyal fan base spans every age, race, size, gender and sexual orientation, celebrating Blythe’s passion for food, her lust for life, and her recipe for guilt-free living.
Gonzolo Bueno (design) is a designer with offices in Dallas as well as Monterrey, Mexico. Gonzolo is hitting the scene in Dallas working with huge names. Gonzolo Bueno is already widely popular in Mexico having done work with the President of Mexico, and other high profile celebrities there.
Merrill Squires (sports) is the President and Managing Partner and has carved out a business niche and now personal passion to improve health and wellness in this country through lifestyle marketing (sports/entertainment/philanthropic). He has established a leadership position all over the country in this area and build, develop and manage programs that effect change. He started a foundation called SOD – Soul of Dallas. The goal is to build programs and awareness that bring not just heart but soul to Dallas through the arts, community and environmental platforms.
Lucy Paige Billingsley (arts) began her career it Lehman Brothers in New York City. From there she went into real estate as an investment manager for Groupe Arnalut. In 2008 Lucy entered the Family real estate business, where she manages Billingsley Company’s office property portfolio. She is currently undertaking the second phase of One Arts Plaza know as Two Arts Plaza. Ms. Billingsley is active in the Dallas community and is a great philanthropist, always giving to organizations that provide the best need to those in need of help. 
