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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs
Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes…

New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts
Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. To…

Sustainability Feature: Net Zero Emission Certified Events
This month Matthew Robinette CMP, Vice President of Visitor Experience, Richmond Region Tourism shares information about a sustainability program he launched in…

ESPA’s New Certification Sets Standard For Profession
New Industry Mark Raises Education Expectations for Event Servicing The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) announced today it has unveiled a certification…

ESPA’s New Training Supports Changing Industry
Foundational Event Services Course Offers CE Credits for New, Returning Professionals The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) announced today that it has…

Dennis Edwards Honored by ESPA
The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) announced that an executive at the Greater Raleigh CVB was recognized with a prestigious national award along with…

Event Service Professionals Association Takes “Big Step” with Annual Conference
Taking what organizational officials called “a big step forward,” the Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) held its annual conference January 21-23 at…

What Keeps Attendees Safe in a Pandemic and What Doesn’t
There is no magic elixir to absolutely protect attendees from fast-spreading novel coronaviruses. But strategic measures executed professionally are a lot more…

Learn COVID-19 Protocol Best Practices Gleaned from ESPA’s Annual Conference
When it comes to executing a robust COVID-19 health and safety protocol regimen for an in-person meeting, what better group model than…

Need a Meeting Planning Stress-Buster? Tap Into an Event Service Prof
Tina Lynn Mercardo knows how to reduce stress on the job. As a meeting planner for NAFA Fleet Management Association, she makes…