meetingnotes {cool idea} MosquitoNix Makes Outdoor Venues a No-Fly Zone Nothing captures the enjoyment of the warmer seasons quite like spending time outside. But what can planners do about gnats, mosquitoes, ticks and other pests that crash carefully planned events? MosquitoNix offers an automated insect misting system that is set up around a perimeters. It mists at selected intervals to prevent bugs from entering the outdoor venue space. The system uses a natural, safe and biodegradable pesticide derived from chrysanthemums, sure to please eco-conscious clients as well as bite-free guests. The company recently launched a new dealer system, whereby event planners and other hospitality professionals can purchase MosquitoNix equipment and products without paying royalties, as they would with a franchise model. In less than a year, more than 500 of these systems have been sold. Aside from the permanent misting system, the MosquitoNix website offers the less costly options of monthly treatments and portable misting units. Get full details at www.mosquitonix. com. Hausman 16 Meetings Arizona SUMMER {Green practice} A Room with a View Solar-powered and with seating for 26, a Boxman Studios loaded mobile offers 500 square feet of covered space that is as green as it is functional. The repurposed shipping containers allow full customization including branding opportunities, added accessories (TVs and furniture, to name a few), bamboo floors, serving area and a marble countertop bar. And did we mention it only takes 20 minutes to set up? www.boxmanstudios.com Delicious Gifts that Pop With Flavor Popcorn makes organic popcorn with exotic seasonings like Madras Curry Coconut Cashews, Vietnamese Cinnamon Sugar and Ginger Sesame Caramel. Purchase a gift box for a special client or grab P.I.Y. (Pop It Yourself) kits for gift bags. www.479popcorn.com 2011 Photos courtesy of: boxman studios; 479 popcorn. {new product}