ESPA’s Webinars – Virtual Education for Convention & Event Services Professionals
Continuing education opportunities all year
Each month, ESPA hosts a live Webinar featuring members and industry leaders delivering virtual education. Don’t let your ESPA education stop at the conclusion of the Annual Conference. From your own desk or conference room, schedule an hour to log in and learn – do it over lunch! Most of our programs offer 1 hour of approved continuing education credit.
Our Upcoming Webinar:
Q&A With the Meeting Planners
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 1:00pm ET
ESPC Approved: 1 Hour
CMP Domain: B: Project Management
An Event Service Professional is a jack-of-all-trades. We embody versatility & creativity, and pride ourselves on our ability to meet each respective client’s needs. To be successful, it’s imperative that we keep up with current trends and client preferences. Join us for this month’s webinar to hear planner perspectives on what makes the services professional an asset, and how we can be of value during the planning process and beyond.
We encourage you to pose your burning questions and join us while we delve into all of the insider scoop from our knowledgeable, esteemed panelists.
Panelists:
LaDarion Ammons is an accomplished professional deeply committed to public service and community betterment. As the Founding Partner of Ten One Strategies in Jackson, Mississippi, he excels in Governmental Relations and Lobbying. A Mississippi College Law School graduate, LaDarion represents city governments, counties, and various non-profit trade associations.
LaDarion leads the firm’s association management division, serving as Executive Director for several organizations. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Millsaps College and has been a Commissioner for the City of Jackson Planning Board.
Teri Ditsch serves as the Vice President of Marketing at BLUE HAWK, a HVACR purchasing cooperative, leveraging over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and event/meeting planning. Beyond her corporate role, Teri has provided leadership across numerous non-profit boards and other leadership teams. She actively participates in the Cooperative Communicators Association, where she dedicated six years to the board of directors and served as president. Teri has been honored with prestigious accolades, including the 2024 Klinefelter Award, the 2022 Outstanding Leader Award, the 2007 Graznak Award, and induction into the Order of the Wolf in 2008 for her impactful contributions to the AMAROK cooperative.
Teri holds an MBA from Colorado State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in business with a marketing focus from Northern Arizona University.
Tim Lamont has spent his entire 31-year career in the hospitality industry. In November 1993 He started with the Hyatt Regency O’hare as a Sales Manager. In 1994 he transitioned to the Sales team at the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee, WI and in 1996 took a lead sales position at the Westin O’hare Airport.
In June 1998 Tim joined a leading third-party site selection firm and for the next 18 years lead a team of 100+ associates in numerous markets across the United States.
In September 2016 he established and opened a Hospitality Solutions company, LamontCo primarily focused on site selection, contracting, Creative Social Responsibility and full meeting management.
Fee: Webinars are available to members for $50 per webinar. The non-member registration fee is $60.
Attention Members:
Attend multiple webinars at a discount!
ESPA is pleased to offer a Continuing Education Package that allows you to sign up for multiple Webinars at a discounted cost. Take advantage of this valuable year-long educational benefit of membership and earn ESPC and CMP credit!
• 10 Webinars (a full year of programs) for $400 – saving you $100
• 5 Webinars (a half year of programming) for $200 – saving you $50
• Pick 3 (buy 2 Webinars, get 1 free) for $100 – saving you $50
2024 Webinar Packages are available to ESPA members in our online store!
The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) is a CMP Preferred Provider. All LIVE webinar attendees will receive CE credit. Webinars identified with the CMP Preferred Provider logo meet the requirements to receive continuing education credit for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential. The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Course logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session.
How do I receive CE credits?
Your attendance will be uploaded to EIC (after EIC pre-approves the webinar) with the email tied to your webinar registration. If your email does not match, you must contact EIC directly. Note: This process can take up to 6-8 weeks after the live webinar date for it to appear on your EIC profile. If you can’t wait, you can always self-report at any time using your registration confirmation email.
For more information about the CMP credential or CMP Preferred Provider Program, please visit www.EventsCouncil.org
June 27: Hospitality Horizons: Exploring Key Trends Shaping Hotel Events
CMP Domain: G. Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
May 30: Ensuring Inclusivity: Who Are You Forgetting About?
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
April 25: A Sustainability Journey: How You Can Help Drive Change
CMP Domain: G. Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
March 21: Transform Your Meetings & Events with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools You Need NOW!
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
February 22: Powered Productivity: Super Tech Tools to Get Stuff Done
CMP Domain: E. Human Resources
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
November 16: Learn from the Experts: Focus on Accessibility
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
October 19: Getting the Edge on Esports: Understanding Gaming Events Before They Book
CMP Domain: G. Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
September 21: Emerging Conversations with Jason E. Dunn. Sr., Executive Director of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
August 16: Emerging Technology Trends: Changing the Way of Servicing
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
July 20: Q&A with the Meeting Planners
CMP Domain: B: Project Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
May 25: Crucial Challenges in the Hospitality Industry: Legislative Dilemmas, Homelessness, and Human Trafficking
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
April 27: Give Your Clients What They Want! Let’s Talk Gifts, Amenities & More
CMP Domain: I: Marketing
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
March 16: Working with Stakeholders and Partners to Enhance Visitor Experience
CMP Domain: F: Stakeholder Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
March 6: Continuing the Conversation – Making the DEI Connection, with ESPA Keynote Elliott Ferguson
CMP Domain: E. Human Resources
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
November: Stand out to Specialized Groups: What They Need From You
CMP Domain: F: Stakeholder Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
October: Get to Know Your Sports Event Planner: Stakeholder Communication is the Key to a Successful Event
CMP Domain: G: Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
September: How Your Bias Impacts the Business
CMP Domain: E. Human Resources
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
August: Doing More with Less: The Services Flex
CMP Domain: F: Stakeholder Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
July: Q&A with Meeting Planners
CMP Domain: B: Project Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
June: Modern Security: What New Strategies Can Prevent Past Tragedies
CMP Domain: C. Risk Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
May: Event Survey Tips – Tell Me More! What We Want to Hear After Hitting “Send” on Surveys
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
April: New Services for Groups: Who Says You Can’t Have It All?
CMP Domain: G: Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
March: Be CyberAware: Why it Matters to the Events Industry
CMP Domain: C. Risk Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
February: Fresh & Creative Thinking: Planning Sites, Promotional Trips and Pre-Conference Meetings
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
Want to take advantage of our Webinar package pricing?
Follow these simple steps:
1. Log in to the My ESPA Portal with your email address and password.
2. Click on the Online Store link in the left-hand menu.
3. Purchase either the “Full Year of Webinar Programming, “Half Year of Webinar Programming” or “Pick 3” package.
4. Once you have paid for your purchase, a discount code and receipt will be sent to you via email.
5. This code can then be used in lieu of payment for Webinar programs you choose to attend during the year.
*Please note ESPA’s policy regarding Continuing Education Credit:
All registered participants will earn a Continuing Education hour for this webinar. Continuing Education credits may be extended to up to 2 additional participants from a registered member’s location. For members inviting non-members to participate, please make sure they are aware that they must individually register with ESPA in order to receive Continuing Education credit.
