Event Planners Association™ Launches New Chapter In Detroit

LAKE FOREST, Calif. - May 24, 2013 - PRLog -- It’s an exciting time for event and amusement professionals in Detroit, Michigan as the Event Planners Association (EPA) is launching a much anticipated chapter there.

Members of the Detroit event and amusement community can connect with like-minded professionals and take advantage of the EPA Chapter Launch inaugural event including:

•   Experience a premier, must-see, historic, boutique hotel & event venue
•   Networking  & Launch Celebration
•   Meet and enjoy the works of top-industry vendors
•   Learn how to close more sales from special guest speaker, Don Zavis, of Don Zavis & Associates, an accomplished executive with a successful history of taking private and public organizations to new levels of sales and profitability

Kim Sullivan, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the Event Planners Association said, “We are so very excited about the team developing this new Detroit chapter.  Led by chapter president, Cassandra Patrick of Cassandra’s Personal Touch, they not only have the experience and success needed to nurture event professionals in the city, but they have an infectious desire and excitement over their ability to have a profound effect on the event industry as a whole.   Through this local chapter we’ll be able to reach and support more businesses and entrepreneurs with valuable education, essential insurance and legal benefits in addition to networking opportunities.”

The Detroit launch event takes place on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 6pm-9pm at the Roberts Riverwalk Hotel, 1000 River Place Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48207. Registration for the EPA launch networking event is $10.00 for EPA Members and $20 for non-members.  Attendees can register at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=...

This Event Planners Association Chapter launch offers extreme value to individuals and businesses that are engaged in any form in the event and amusement industries. To learn more information about the EPA visit http://www.EventPlannersAssociation.com of call toll free: 866-380-3372.

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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, Detroit Chapter President and Contact:
Cassandra Patrick
Cassandra’s Personal Touch
313-742-7500
Email: Detroit@EventPlannersAssociation.com

Event Planners Association:
The Event Planners Association is the national trade association for professionals in the event and amusement industries, which includes professional meeting planners, event and wedding planners, inflatable games and amusement rental companies, florists, caterers, DJ’s, entertainers, venues and more. 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, and strategic partner program. Our mission is to provide the foundational elements of a successful business and facilitate the highest standards of excellence and professionalism.

The EPA is designed to empower independent business owners in the event industries; to help professionals build successful and profitable businesses through the utilization of EPA’s professional business support, education and connection opportunities.