ISES (International Special Events Society)

The International Special Events Society is comprised of over 4,000 professionals in over a dozen countries representing special event producers (from festivals to trade shows), caterers, decorators, florists, destination management companies, rental companies, special effects experts, tent suppliers, audio-visual technicians, party and convention coordinators, balloon artists, educators, journalists, hotel sales managers, specialty entertainers, convention center managers, and many more ...

Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau

Chicago -"world on the lake" ....is considered the premiere convention and visitors destination, thanks to the incredible efforts of the Board, staff and the city's outstanding leadership. As a proud "many years" board member, and active community participant, I'm happy to recognize and salute the incredible efforts of the CCTB, which works to keep Chicago in 1st place amidst the international community.

The International Association of Corporate Entertainment Producers (IACEP) is a professional association created in 2004 by producers for the advancement of corporate entertainment. Membership is open to both Producers and Suppliers who have demonstrated standards of excellence and a history of quality service to clients. In short: IACEP members are high-end providers who have consistently shown that they deliver.

Since 2004, IACEP has gained incredible momentum, attracting members who include key leaders from many of the country's top entertainment production companies, committed to constant intellectual growth for purposes of further educating and supporting leaders in this industry and providing impeccable high standards of professional conduct and quality presentation.

Programs include development of Best Practices, Emerging Trends, Business Opportunities, networking and furthering friendships.

The National Concierge Association (NCA) was established in Dallas, Texas out of a need by a group of Concierge professionals to create a format for networking on a local, national and international basis with other Concierges and venues of all types.

The National Concierge Association (NCA) defines the title of Concierge as an individual whose principal occupational responsibility is to facilitate, or to arrange for the facilitation, of any request placed by a client, visitor, guest or tenant, providing the request is legal, ethical and appropriate for the Concierge to do.

The NCA today has members worldwide representing the corporate, hotel, retail, entertainment, academic, civic, medical, residential and privately owned sectors of the hospitality industry.