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Event Planning 101 Certificate Workshop

Elaina M. Whitley presents 'Event Planning 101 Certificate Workshop', a 1-day interactive course to guide participants through the start-up and managing of a successful event planning business as well as the many opportunities available within the industry.

The workshop is taught to a small group of 10 or less so that more hands-on training can be utilized throughout the class. 

Topics include: 

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  • What you need to do to get started in the industry
  • Event Planner education
  • Event Planner income
  • Market your events & business to your target audience
  • Coordinate & manage successful events (Menu Planning, Registration, Budgets, Risk Mgmt, etc)
  • How to form strategic partnerships with other event professionals
  • Contracts and proposals
  • The importance of why you must own a business and not just be an event planner
  • Simple ways of how to get repeat clients
  • Adding services to your business to create year-round revenue

Early registration is highly recommended.  Walk-up registration will not be permitted.

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