Event Planners Association™ (EPA) Establishes Chicago Chapter

Feb. 6, 2012 - PRLog -- LAKE FOREST, Calif., -- The Event Planners Association™ (EPA), the leading meeting, events and amusement association in the U.S., announced today it has established an EPA Chicago Chapter.

The EPA Chicago Chapter will provide members with a foundation for developing, growing and strengthening their businesses by offering:

• A Platform for Networking
• Professional Development Opportunities
• A Platform for Members to Market as a Local Resource
• Trade Credibility

Kim Sullivan, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, commented, “The EPA’s overall mission is to provide the foundational elements of a successful business and to lead and facilitate the ultimate in standards of excellence and professionalism in the industry. The EPA environment is one which nurtures independent business owners through the support, education and benefits available to members. As the national trade association for the event and amusement industries we’re able to provide business owners with the tools to succeed by having them experience superior programs which promote industry best practices. The bottom line is that EPA members have access to membership benefits which elevate, protect and grow their businesses. Consumers profit from those same benefits when they hire EPA members.”

As the premier trade association for professionals in the event and amusement industries, Event Planners Association members include professional meeting planners, event and wedding planners, inflatable games and amusement rental companies, florists, caterers, DJ’s, entertainers, venues and many more. The EPA Chicago Chapter provides support to event and amusement professionals in the greater Chicago area.

Serving as president of the EPA Chicago Chapter is Sharon Ringiér, owner, of Sharon Ringiér Events. Ms. Ringiér has over 25 years of experience in the wedding, events and meeting planning industry. As president of the EPA Chicago Chapter, Ms. Ringiér is responsible for chapter development, speaker and networking opportunities.
Sullivan continued, “The EPA is excited to have Ms. Ringiér as president of the EPA Chicago Chapter and we welcome her and new members to the Chicago Chapter.”

The EPA Chicago Chapter inaugural launch party is to be held at Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL Campus, (2065 Half Day Road), on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. The launch event is open to all owners and business persons serving the wedding, meeting, events and amusement and inflatable industries within greater Chicago. Specific event details to follow.



Media Contact:
Kim Sullivan
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
EVENT PLANNERS ASSOCIATION (EPA)
Toll free: 866-380-3372
Email at ksullivan@EventPlannersAssociation.com
Event Planners Association:
The Event Planners Association is the national trade association for professionals in the event and amusement industries. 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.

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