Upcoming Events
September 19, 2012
Noah's Event Center
Buca di Beppo
Downtown Chicago
521 N. Rush Street
2012 Hospitality EXPO
presented by Daily Herald Business Ledger - Chicago
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DuPage
October 18. 2012
Bobak's Signature Events in Woodridge, Illinois
3:00 - 7:30 pm
Chicago Northwest
November 8, 2012
Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows, Illinois
3:00 - 7:30 pm
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EPA Chapter Corner
The EPA Chapters are growing by leaps and bounds and the excitement is contagious!
Our established chapters and leaders are going strong in NYC, Southern California, Denver, Chicago, DC Metro, Phoenix, and Cleveland.
New communities are starting in Raleigh-Durham, Philadelphia, Jacksonville (FL), Columbia (MO), Boston, Houston and Nashville.
And, we have strong interest in Detroit, Columbia (SC), New Orleans, Charleston (WV), Albany (NY) and San Francisco.
Do you want to join a leadership team, do you want the tools to help build your business, do you want the support of a strong community? If yes, then you want the EPA.
Email us to join or start a chapter in your community.
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About EPA
The Event Planners Association is the national trade association for professionals in the event and amusement industries. The EPA is designed to empower independent business owners in the event industries; to help professionals build successful and profitable businesses through the utilization of EPA's professional business support, education and connection opportunities.
The EPA provides a unique support system for independent business owners as members benefit from the EPA's in-house law firm, in-house insurance agency, marketing specialists, professional certifications, local networking opportunities, continuing education, affinity programs and regulatory support. Click Here to Join!I need more info. |
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Greetings!
Thank you for taking the time to read this month's newsletter. There's a lot happening in the EPA community over the next few months starting with the launch of the Phoenix chapter next week. Be sure to check the EPA website often as new events are continually added. We're excited about what the fourth quarter will bring and hope you are too! Wishing you the best, |
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Event Trend Will Keep Guests Alert!
From Candy Bars to Coffee Bars
 The smell of coffee is one of the most inviting sensory details you can provide at events, and a coffee bar can offer the same social benefits of a drink bar without the potential problems of alcohol. A smiling barista, high-quality brewed coffee, and espresso drinks like lattes and cappuccinos can elevate your client's event to exceptional - all reasons why hiring a coffee bar is becoming so popular at wedding receptions, business events, and parties.
Contacting and preparing for a coffee bar isn't complicated - follow these tips to get started...read more
About the Author: Emily McIntyre is a Kansas City-based freelance writer, barista, and harpist who has placed work in a wide variety of publications ranging from Rails to Trails to Missouri Life to Renaissance Magazine. She also writes a blog, softexplosions.blogspot.com. She and her husband have a coffee catering company; visit her website at www.emilymcintyre.com for more information. |
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Member Spotlight
World's Best Banners on Communicating a Theme
In today's technology driven world, people have adapted to short instant messages. Blurbs of text are expected to communicate both literally and figuratively. These same people attend your events. Be it a Gala Fundraiser or a Trade Expo. Your message needs to be clear, concise and touch an emotional chord. When all things are equal it's the emotional connection someone has to your message that will allow them to make the right decision.
We have learned that a consistent use of color, typography and images help communicate your message on an emotional level. They help establish the deep meaning of your event. Here are some samples of how a theme is presented consistently by some of our successful clients. 
Community Gatepath delivers a message of gratitude from their member families. Compelling testimonials with bright colors, large photos and playful typography create a positive mood. 
Verizon knew that the X-Games would be filled with visual stimuli. They incorporated a black background to single out their message of technology. They continued the black background in their call to action to enter a contest. The call to action banners used exciting photos of action sports jumping OUT of the screen. 
The Afro Punk Festival also used black background with white stencil style lettering, which was key for way-finding at the festival. The 'blank canvas' utilizes the negative space in helping visitors to the festival, find their way and learn the event agenda. 
FOX News used a consistent "FOX News" blue and typography with the help of flying stars to brand the stage and booths at the Democratic National Convention. Bold "America's Election HQ" portrays the message of FOX News as the authority. Here at World's Best Banners, we are interested to know how you use themes in your message delivery. Send us a note to: Event.Themes@WorldsBestBanners.com. If you would like our complimentary design department help you with your event theme, please feel free to call us at 888-994-4562. World's Best Banners helps event planners and promoters with large format printing with products ranging from Table Top stands to Stage Backdrops. We also provide promotional products, decals and magnetic signs. Visit us at www.WorldsBestBanners.com for more information.
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