Seminar Report

Meeting planners, professional meeting planners also known as corporate meeting planners, coordinate meetings, events, conferences, seminars and other gatherings. The meetings professional meeting planners plan range from simple and small to large and complex. Independent professional meeting planners most often come out of the corporate world where planning was part of his or her job responsibilities. Once on their own however, an event professional must also have business acumen to be as successful as a business owner.

The Event Planners Association is the national trade association for event or meeting planner professionals in the event and amusement industries, which includes professional meeting planners, event and wedding planners, inflatable games and amusement rental companies, florists, caterers, DJ's, entertainers, venues and more. 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. Our mission is to provide the foundational elements of a successful business and facilitate the highest standards of excellence and professionalism.

All EPA members, such as event, wedding and meeting planners, amusement rental and inflatables industry members and others, must abide by the strict EPA Code of Ethics which requires ethical, reliable and competent conduct. EPA members have access to safety standards, certifications, proper legal contracts and insurance, enabling them to confidently provide the very best products and services available. Whether our members are event, wedding and meeting planners, inflatable games and amusement rental industry members or event suppliers; they will continue to strive for excellence and the utmost professionalism. Event Planners Association membership for professional meeting planners