Event Planners Association™ Announces Strategic Partnership With Cvent

LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Sept. 5, 2013 - PRLog -- Lake Forest, CA – Event Planners Association (EPA, www.EventPlannersAssociation.com) is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with Cvent, a leading cloud-based enterprise event management platform. Cvent provides event planners with online solutions when searching for venues and other suppliers worldwide.

The EPA / Cvent strategic partnership brings two industry leaders together to help event professionals around the globe build their businesses.  EPA members will also receive exclusive discounts on upgraded services. The Cvent Supplier Network allows planners to simplify venue selection and the RFP process saving valuable time and money.

Kim Sullivan, senior vice president and chief marketing officer said, “EPA’s goal is to empower event professionals with the tools they need to build and manage successful businesses. We know how long it can take to weed through the multitude of venue options to find the perfect one to meet a client’s particular needs. With this in mind, our partnership with Cvent will allow event planners to be more efficient by reducing the amount of time and money it takes to find, negotiate and secure a venue and suppliers for their events.  We are delighted to add Cvent to the EPA family of strategic partners.”

"Cvent is delighted to partner with the Event Planners Association to bring the Supplier Network to such a dynamic group of event professionals," said Eric Eden, vice president of marketing, Cvent. "Connecting the EPA planner network to the Cvent Supplier Network will be extremely beneficial to both planners and suppliers as the meetings and events industry continues to grow and evolve.”

Introductory Webinar:

Event professionals are invited to view an introductory webinar to learn more about how the EPA / Cvent strategic partnership can enhance their businesses.

Capitalize on the Latest Event Technology: How to Leverage EPA’s Newest Partner.

https://cvent.webex.com/cvent/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=62728892&rKey=6c3f1778bafbaa59&act=pb

Event planners are also invited to sign up for a free account to start using this very useful online resource right away! http://eventplannersassociation.cvent.com/rfp/hotels

Event Planners Association:

The Event Planners Association is designed to empowerindependent 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.

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.

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