New EPA Members
Learn more about a member by clicking on the company name (no link means no website given).
Namifiers
Bounce A Roos
Do An Event
JCJ Amusements
Play Planet, LLC
Charleston Jump Castles
The Links at Madison Green
Diego's Jumping Party Rentals
Humble Party Rentals
Coastal Castles
Party People of Connecticut
S & A Moonwalks
Crispin Consulting, LLC
Cashmere Events
Bounce 4 Fun
The Playground, LLC
Happily Ever After
Event Rentals of Houston
Backyard Inflatables
Absolutely You Special Events
Nancy Snell Events
Last Shantz Productions
Jubilee Amusements
Jolly Jumpers Moonwalks
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Coming in Early 2011From the EPA
Business Building Courses
Enhanced Safety Training
Local Networking Chapters (Email us if you want to start one in your area)Public EducationAnd Much More!---------------------
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The Special Event Recap
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TSE 11 in Phoenix, AZ was fantastic. We made many great industry connections, met current and potential members in person (our favorite thing to do) and taught a session on how to protect and promote your business.
Overall it was an excellent trade show & conference. I thought there was a good mix of exhibitors and the educational and networking opportunities were outstanding.
Did you go? I would love to hear your thoughts on your experience.
Tell me via email.
Kim
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Attend E.P.I.C. 11
presented by A.C.P.W.C.
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The Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants is proud to present it's first annual EPIC 11 conference.
Not only for wedding planners, E.P.I.C. is designed to empower event professionals to establish greater success through education, awareness, support, and motivation - building confidence and credibility.
This is an opportunity to gather with other industry and business professionals to share, learn, and network.
Highlights include teaching from industry powerhouses Sasha Souza of Sasha Souza Events, premiere event designer and one of Modern Bride Magazine's "Top 25 Trendsetters," and Alan Berg, Vice President of The Knot's Market Intelligence, the company's Resource for Education, Information and Market Research.
The conference also includes a multitude of workshops, an event professional showcase and a Saturday night gala. A one-day option has been added and EPA members get special pricing.
When: February 25-26
Where: Hyatt Regency, San Francisco Airport
Get more information
here.
The EPA is proud to support ACPWC, a partner association as they prepare for their first conference.
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Greetings!
Do you ever feel like you are in this "whirlwind of time"? Like time is flying by; things are just happening to you and around you? I think you really start to notice it once your kids are in school. Mine are in college and high school and I find myself wondering when that happened (lol)! How did they go from babies to nearly self-sufficient young men? In reality, getting to this point was a lot of hard work; blood, sweat, tears and much joy. If you have kids I am sure you can relate.
Owning your own business is much like raising a child from inception to adulthood. And, as in child rearing there are proven principles of success. Certain skills are necessary to lead your business through the many trials and tribulations it will endure along the way to maturity.
Having grown up in an entrepreneurial family and owning businesses for most of my adult life, I've spent countless hours studying the characteristics necessary for good and effective leadership.
I've concluded there are a few critical traits all leaders possess ...
1. Vision
2. Focus
3. The ability to see through the clutter and make decisions
4. The ability to motivate others
You will see dramatic changes in your business as you develop these traits and skills. Now, I know space is limited here and you are busy and need to move on, but I want to let you know I am committed to helping you hone these skills and am developing a series on purpose, passion and leadership for the EPA blog. Having written several articles on the subject, the most recent will be published in Wedlock Magazine in the coming months.
Please subscribe to my blog to get this information in bite-sized nuggets. FYI, this is my temporary blog site as we are completely redesigning our website where my blog will soon live! In the meantime, please connect with me at the current Blog, Facebook, or Twitter.
I have included a lot of information in this month's newsletter to help you build your business and am confident you will find at least one useful item!
As always, wishing you the very best...
Kim
Kim Sullivan
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Event Planners Association
ksullivan@eventplannersassociation.com
www.eventplannersassociation.com
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NEW PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS MEMBERS
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New Partnership Allows You to Save BIG on Insurance and EPA Membership
The Event Planners Association is excited and proud to announce Fun Pro, the nation's leading insurance provider to the amusement and event industries, has been  chosen to serve as the EPA's official insurance provider.
The Event Planners Association strongly recommends its members carry liability insurance as a means of protection and is working with Fun Pro to make coverage and membership affordable to all.
By mutual endorsement, Fun Pro is offering EPA Executive Membership to all insureds and will provide members a 5% discount on their insurance premium. An additional 5% discount is available to those in the amusement industry who have successfully completed the EPA's online safety training. These extraordinary offers are available to new and renewing members. Additionally, Fun Pro has just announced a rate reduction on many of their covered risks.
Click here to get a free quote.
As a reminder, the EPA provides legal and internet marketing benefits, business and safety training, networking opportunities and industry representation.
Effective January 1, 2011, Fun Pro insurance specialists will service all current EPA accounts. Fun Pro will retain a servicing agent at EPA headquarters to assist members. Please call 866-380-3372 with questions.
About Fun Pro
Using only "A" rated carriers, Fun Pro by THOMCO provides business owners throughout the U.S. the liability protection they need. Fun Pro offers a knowledgeable, professional staff, low minimum premiums, premium financing, on-line certificates, 24 hour claims reporting and peace of mind.
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LOOKING FOR A TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE?
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Looking for that hot, new product or service? Want the tried and true? Connect with industry suppliers and experts at trade shows and conferences.
We have included information in this newsletter on a couple of upcoming shows, but there are many scheduled through the next two months for both the amusement and event planning industries.
Visit our home page to view a list of national trade shows and conferences available to event professionals.
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JOIN US AT EVENT LIVE EXPO - THE INDUSTRY'S ONLY FREE SUMMIT
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Supported by AEG, Event Live Expo is the industry's only free-to-attend summit and trade show for the live event production
industry, taking place April 12, 13, 14, 2011.
In just 8 weeks time event owners, promoters and producers will come together in LA for a showcase of the latest technologies, innovations and services for large-scale live event production. Offering a unique networking opportunity, Event Live Expo brings together all aspects of live event productions from staging, sound, lighting and AV, to supporting services such as catering, merchandising and ticketing.
 Co-located with Stadia Design & Technology Expo, the global sports venue owners' and operators' event, visitors will have the chance to connect with the two major event communities and share experiences with experts from around the world.
With speakers including Tim Leiweke, AEG President & CEO, Ricky Kirshner, Executive Producer Halftime Super Bowl, Daryl Butler, SVP & Managing Director Jack Morton Worldwide - the free-to-attend summit is something not to be missed.
PRE-REGISTER NOW HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE AT THE SUMMIT
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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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The Links at Madison Green
The leading public-access golf club in Palm Beach County has gotten even better. Already ranked as one of the top 20 courses in Florida, The Links at Madison Green now provides private club amenities at a value price optimizing everyone's experiences.
Multi-million dollar enhancements both to the course, its facilities and services make this club a "must play" according to Golf Links Magazine.
All told, the new facilities at The Links of Madison Green position the club as a prime choice for full-field golf events, charity functions, banquets, corporate business meetings, weddings, special events and more.
Visit the website at www.madisongreengolf.com or contact Bob Still, sales and marketing director at bstill@madisongreengolf.com or call him at 561-670-8489.
Namifiers is trusted by over 28,000 event planners in 150 industries. They offer same-day customization for Identification Supplies such as Name Badges, Lanyards, Banners, Embroidered and Screen-Printed Apparel, and Engraved Signage.
Dynamic customer support, low minimums, and satisfaction guarantees empower event professionals with flexibility and unmatchable value every time. For more information, visit www.namifiers.com.
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