ISES helps you get ahead in your career...By joining ISES you gain access to an ever-expanding educational and networking resource to answer your questions. Well-known special event professionals who have practical know-how that can help you with your business -- ISES Members, can answer Professional questions and more! Remember that in any profession, information and advancement go hand-in-hand.
Reasons to be an ISES Member Education and Professional Development – Improve your professional skill and expertise. Attend the national education conference each summer, Event World in Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida on August 21 – 23, 2008. Become a CSEP - Certified Special Events Professional through your membership. The Chapter has a study group starting in January 2008 to help you study for the exam.
Monthly Education Programs and Special Events | August 28, 2007 | President’s Welcome Reception
Moulin Events & Meetings | | | | September 18, 2007 | Education Program - A Roadblock You Can HandleWindows on Washington
Dan Galvin, Public Information Officer, Gateway Constructors &
Cathie Ferroll, 1-64 Community Relations Manager, MoDOT | | | | October 16, 2007 | Education Program - Going Green with Events
William Kerr Foundation Building, Catering by Catering Plus
Terri Reilly, Executive Director of St. Louis Earth Day | | | | November 13, 2007 | Fall Food and Wine Feast
Old Post Office | | | | December 18, 2007 | Jingle Mingle Membership Drive and Family Night
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows | | | | January 15 – 18, 2008 | The Special Event Tradeshow
Atlanta, GA | | | | February 2, 2008 | Education Program - Joint ISES & MPI Education Program
Renaissance Grand Hotel – Crystal Ballroom | | | | February 24 – 28, 2008 | 2008 Catersource and Event Solutions Idea Factory
Las Vegas Hilton & Convention Center | | | | March 8, 2008 | 2008 Louie Awards Dinner | | | | March 18, 2008 | Education Program | | | | April 15, 2008 | Education Program | | | | May 20, 2008 | Education Program | | | | June 17, 2008 | Annual Meeting & President’s Dinner | | | | July 15, 2007 | Trolley Tour | | | | August 21-23, 2008 | ISES Eventworld
Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida |
41 Chapters – St. Louis Chapter – Establish contacts, stay attuned to trends and participate in local educational activities. Become actively involved in leading the association at the local level. The St. Louis Chapter currently has 125 members. Welcome Lacy Branch of Lacy Branch Events – our newest Chapter member.
Professional Resources – ISES offers many resources for the special events professional. Earn professional recognition for outstanding achievements – ISES honors industry excellence through its prestigious awards program, the ISES Esprit Awards. The Esprit Awards fuel a spirit of competition within designated categories. The St Louis Chapter has The Louie award given out annually in March. Special Event magazine and Chapter Newsletter with your membership, you will receive a complementary subscription to Special Events magazine, and ISES's newsletter, Eventworld – ISES offers educational experiences for professionals in the special events industry. Our programs will give you ideas on the most pioneering resources and best practices to rejuvenate your skills and career. In these uncertain times, ISES members and special event professionals are coming together to gain knowledge and share experiences.
Continuing education helps build your career, your company, and the industry to new heights of excellence. Just as importantly, it assures your clients of highly professional, cutting-edge service. The annual education conference sponsored by ISES. The St. Louis Chapter offers an ISES member a “Education Scholarship” to Eventworld in August. Past member scholarship winners have been Julie Meyer, Global Event Solutions, Carolyn Pleasant, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Jodi Scarpace, Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The “ISES Bookshelf” – Save time and enjoy special member discounts by selecting your materials from the industry's source for educational aids and planning tools.
On- Line Listing - A listing on the Member Finder Service, which allows potential customers to find your company! In addition, you can access your record to edit your own information and search for other ISES members.
Annual Membership Directory - Invaluable resource with more than 4,000 Special Events professionals and suppliers worldwide, plus a local Membership Directory updated in January each year. Discounted business services and exclusive savings – ISES members receive discounts for FedEx/Kinko's, Budget Truck Rental, EarthLink, Quicken, Staples, Alamo, Shaker Group, Inc trade show shipping and DHL/Airborne express shipping. Membership Rates
Primary Corporate Member $199.00
Additional Company Member $149.00
Non-Profit Member $149.00 Membership Register Online
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ISES St. Louis Chapter at (314) 781-0243 Join ISES Online at http://ises01.prod.web.sba.com/NewMembership/tabid/129/Default.aspx We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming ISES St. Louis education program or special event soon! David Emmons
Vice President Membership
St. Louis ISES Chapter
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