Taking Your Professional Development to the Next Level with NACE membership

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1 Taking Your Professional Development to the Next Level with NACE membership 9891 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 301 Columbia, MD

2 WHAT IS NACE? The Na'onal Associa'on for Catering and Events (NACE) is a professional associa'on with members in every facet of the catering and events community. NACE is the leader in educa'on, business insight, and professional resources for catering and event professionals.

3 MISSION To advance the catering and events industry and its professionals.

4 OUR MEMBERS Our strength is in community- NACE has more than 45 chapters and is growing rapidly! Culinary professionals Event managers Event supply providers Florists Photographers DJs And more!

5 THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSOCIATION NACE members are making a statement to clients, employers, employees, and peers that they are commiked to their profession and professional development.

6 WHY NACE? WHY NOT? Membership is affordable and reaps both immediate and future rewards Cover the cost of membership by genng just one referral, using our UPS discount, or using our resources to enhance your resume!

7 BENEFITS NACE provides endless opportuni'es to develop your: Business Referrals Discounts on Business Products ExperNse Educa'onal Resources Magazines and NewsleKers Network Local Community Connec'ons Online Communi'es Career Professional Cer'fica'ons Job Boards

8 AFFINITY BENEFITS NACE members also receive discounts on products and services from the following Affinity Partners:

9 BRAND RECOGNITION NACE is commiked to furthering the catering and events industry and our members contribu'ons to the community via media placement. Several of our members have recently been featured on the na'onal stage:

10 NACE President Lisa Hopkins, CPCE, CMP shares Nps to create a celebrity style wedding on a budget.

11 EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION NACE offers in- person educa'onal opportuni'es on both a na'onal and local level as well as regular webinars on topics of interest. All products and services are discounted or free for our members.

12 EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION Our diverse catalog of educa'onal offerings help you stay on top of industry trends Na'onal offerings include: Experience! Conference and Expo NACE Webinar Series CPCE Cer'fica'on Business Academies Cer'ficate Program NACE Chapters also provide at least eight educa'onal opportuni'es each year.

13 TAMPA BAY NACE EDUCATION What education programs have we offered our members? u Bridal Couple Panel u Corporate Planner Panel u Business Contracts and Legal Issues in the Industry u Speed Networking u Annual Trends Meetings u The Emerging Same Sex Market by Bernadette Smith

14 EXPERIENCE! CONFERENCE AND EXPO NACE s annual mee'ng akracts industry professionals from every segment of the market. The conference combines world class educa'on relevant to your career, premium networking, cunng edge recipes, design trends, and na'onally renowned experts.

15 2016 NACE EXPERIENCE

16 EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION Take your career to the next level by becoming a Cer$fied Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE). The CPCE designa'on is earned through a series of con'nuing educa'on opportuni'es, culmina'ng in an exam. Live and self- paced study op'ons are available.

17 EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION The Business Academies program is designed for professionals who are: New to the one or more aspects of the field. Star'ng a business and need help with opera'onal ac'vi'es. Accoun'ng Beverage Management Catering Services Contracts and Agreements Event Management Food Produc'on Human Resources Sales and Marke'ng

18 Making the Most of Your Membership You get out of it what you put into it... Take advantage of all benefits offered Validate value by tracking your NACE referrals A\end meenngs Know your network Get involved Spread the word your signature, website, and trade show presence make the organiza'on s brand even stronger!

19 NOW WHAT ABOUT TAMPA BAY NACE?

20 TAMPA BAY NACE 2015 Board of Directors President: Samantha Valentin, Signature Event Rentals VP of Programs & Locations: Jeff Boone, Boone s Professional Events VP of Membership: Michele Renee Zerda, The Michele Renee Hair & Makeup Group Secretary: Jordan Prosser, Botanica International Treasurer: Casie Rahe, Breezin Entertainment Event Professional: Alan Skipper, Puff n Stuff Catering Immediate Past President: Kim Baker, TechData

21 TAMPA BAY NACE How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today! President NACE Experience Scholarship Committee Executive Committee National Convention Delegates Samantha Valentin, Signature Event Rentals

22 TAMPA BAY NACE How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today! VP of Programs & Locations Programs and Locations Committee Jeff Boone, Boone s Professional Events

23 TAMPA BAY NACE How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today! VP of Membership Member Recruitment and Retention Hospitality New Member Orientation Michele Renee Zerda, The Michele Renee Hair and Makeup Group

24 TAMPA BAY NACE How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today! Secretary Historian Social Media Newsletter and Website Jordan Prosser, Botanica International Design Studio

25 TAMPA BAY NACE How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today! Treasurer Meeting Check-in Fundraising Casie Rahe, Breezin Entertainment

26 TAMPA BAY NACE Tips from the Chapter Treasurer Direct all Registration questions to the Treasurer. If unavailable, the VP of Programs can also assist you. A great way to meet new people is to volunteer for the Check-In Committee. It involvement will help put faces with names of meeting attendees. If you are interested in meeting a particular person or group of professionals (i.e. caterers or florists), ask a board member to introduce you to someone new.

27 TAMPA BAY NACE How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today! Event Professional Meeting Raffles Charity & Community Service Alan Skipper, Puff n Stuff Catering

28 TAMPA BAY NACE How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today! Immediate Past President Elections Chapter Awards Kim Baker, TechData

29 TAMPA BAY NACE Final Tips for New Members Attend as many monthly meetings as possible. The more meetings you attend, the more people you meet. New contacts=new business! Volunteer to sponsor your products or services for a monthly meeting. Show off what you do! Contact the VP of Programs to volunteer. Join a Committee today! Contact the assigned Board Member or the VP of Membership for any questions you may have. Get to know other new members on the same journey as yourself! Go to and check out the many benefits the national organization offers and how they may help you and your business. Need some guidance? Don t be afraid to ask. The Board of Directors is your best source of information and is here to assist you.

30 TAMPA BAY NACE QUESTIONS? Visit or contact the VP of Membership: Michele Renee, VP of Membership at

31 NACE NATIONAL QUESTIONS? Visit or contact the NACE NaNonal Office: Sylvia Buell, Membership and Community Rela'ons Coordinator,

32 LEARN MORE OR JOIN TODAY