"I am so glad I attended this class. It has helped me to put things in perspective: what is involved in this field." - Alyson Fletcher

Seminars


How To Become A Special Event/Wedding Planner

“Wonderfully insightful and extremely helpful to me as someone transitioning into the industry.”  - Ann Marie T.

This information-packed seminar includes valuable tools and techniques for those who want to start an exciting, lucrative career in special events as well as those who just want to create one great party. Participants will learn about opportunities in the special event industry. They will learn how to enjoy coordinating their next special gala, wedding, corporate or social event, fundraiser or small, private gathering.

Participants will learn to:

        Coordinate stress-free events   
        Develop
the event purpose and format
        Create
budgets and time-lines
        Find
spectacular locations
        Create
exciting themes
        Choose
caterers and menus
        Enhance
themes and floral decor
        Design
dazzling favors and gifts
        Find
the perfect photographers and videographers
        Select
unforgettable music and entertainment
        Create
memorable events for your guests

Participants will take home tools and checklists.
This seminar is offered through local colleges. 

To Register:
Please see calendar for dates, and contact colleges.

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Advanced Seminar for Special Event Planners

This presentation gave me the tools and fundamentals to start my own event planning company.”  - Nicole K.

This high-energy all-day business seminar is designed for:

  • Business owners and entrepreneurs
  • Anyone seeking a new career in special events
  • Professionals currently working in related fields (catering, decorating, etc.) who are looking to advance their careers
  • Those who wish to coordinate weddings, fundraisers and social events

You will learn how to find your niche, develop your business plan, price your services, market your business, build a client base…and more!

Seminar topics include:
        Develop
your business goals
        Learn
to plan a special event
        Write
and present proposals
        Create
imaginative theme events
        Master
marketing skills and tools
        Find
products and vendors
        Build
your referral network
        Locate
jobs in the industry
        Start
an event planning business
        Benefit
from brainstorming
        Learn
the latest design trends

Please see calendar for dates.

To Register:
Complete and either , fax, or mail the registration form

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Master Marketing and Business Tactics

Two dynamic speakers... Two critical business topics

Business Strategies
Running a business can be exciting and confusing at the same time. Learn practical and sensible tips, principles and techniques, including:
  • Business licensing and fictitious name
  • How accept customer's credit cards
  • Commonly overlooked tax deductions
  • Elements of an effective business website
Marketing Your Business
Ready to take your business to the next level? Learn all you need to know, successfully build your business, and increase your income, including:
  • How to build a client base
  • Innovative marketing techniques
  • Designing great promotional material
  • How to generate new income sources

Please see calendar for dates.

To Register:
Complete and either , fax, or mail the business/marketing registration form