{"id":570,"date":"2024-04-10T17:40:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T17:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=570"},"modified":"2024-04-10T17:40:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T17:40:07","slug":"event-planners-association-the-three-ws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planners-association-the-three-ws\/","title":{"rendered":"EVENT PLANNERS ASSOCIATION \u2013 THE THREE W\u2019S\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c29eac82bd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c29eac82bd\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planners-association-the-three-ws\/#vent_Planners_Association_%E2%80%93_Whats_it_All_About\" title=\"vent Planners Association \u2013 What\u2019s it All About?\">vent Planners Association \u2013 What\u2019s it All About?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planners-association-the-three-ws\/#Event_Planners_Association_%E2%80%93_WHO_Are_They\" title=\"Event Planners Association \u2013 WHO Are They?\">Event Planners Association \u2013 WHO Are They?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planners-association-the-three-ws\/#Event_Planners_Association_%E2%80%93_WHY_Join\" title=\"Event Planners Association \u2013 WHY Join?\">Event Planners Association \u2013 WHY Join?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planners-association-the-three-ws\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vent_Planners_Association_%E2%80%93_Whats_it_All_About\"><\/span>vent Planners Association \u2013 What\u2019s it All About?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Word on the street is things are starting to look up in our industry. I have even heard the word \u201cbooming\u201d being rallied about. Booming! Those \u201cin the know\u201d say that there has been a definite increase in business and in meeting and event planning organizations. Of course not all planners are required to be members, but an increase in organizations and members is without a doubt, a good sign.<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028223708\/http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/293277608_0fa427d99e_m.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4687\">Photo courtesy of topher76<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry organizations are around for a lot of reasons; they help us to stay on track and cutting edge, they help us stay up on the latest trends and enhance our industry knowledge and resources. Industry associations not only help to develop and improve our skills and expertise, they assist us in staying on top of all that\u2019s new and exciting. They also support our industry by providing a platform to network, build new relationships and help us get our face and name out there. It positively provides the opportunity for recognition and, as we all know, in event and meeting planning, the name of the game is business, business and business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Planners_Association_%E2%80%93_WHO_Are_They\"><\/span>Event Planners Association \u2013 WHO Are They?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Event Planners Association (EPA) is a nation-wide industry organization for the event and amusement professional. The association welcomes event and wedding planners, meeting planners, industry suppliers including florists, amusement rental and inflatable game companies, entertainers and DJ\u2019s, caterers, venues and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2004 to satisfy the clear need and demand for an association that would aid its members in the event planning world with a one stop shopping experience. And it grew by utilizing its membership to provide a professional, valuable, and a useful place where members of all kind can go and find the absolute best in industry services combined with amazing customer service know-how in a most economical way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Planners_Association_%E2%80%93_WHY_Join\"><\/span>Event Planners Association \u2013 WHY Join?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Event and meeting planning is an essential, collaborative and self-motivating industry that provides an opportunity to really make a difference in a much loved field. In addition to a heck of a lot of hard work, having a connection and bond to other industry professionals (along with the opportunity to connect with the wisdom, expertise and know how) aids members to increase knowledge and awareness, problem solve and build experiences. As a member of EPA, you are never on your own. The association provides a strong foundation of support, encouragement and inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The EPA has become a full service organization offering assistance to the event and meeting planning world and providing a significant platform for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry associations can be a great find for meeting and event planners and suppliers alike. The support, knowledge and encouragement you get is second to none. The right association for each individual may vary and will depend on several things including the field and area of expertise and skill. So do some leg work and research and you\u2019re sure to find the right association for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028223708\/https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/event-planners-association-the-three-ws\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>vent Planners Association \u2013 What\u2019s it All About? Word on the street is things are starting to look up in our industry. 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