ILEA South Florida/Caribbean Chapter

16/03/2022

Add multicultural marketing to your toolkit. Learn how to manage your brand and market to diverse audiences from our panel of brand and event marketing leaders from:
KIS Cubed Events
Chip Dizárd Studios
Haute
Moderated by Thuy Diep

Join us on March 16 at 1 pm ET: https://bit.ly/3CtHHuO

In Partnership with National Events Council & The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals

04/11/2021

Can you afford to miss this life altering session with Bobby Dutton? Wednesday, November 17th at 6:30pm ET. Click the link to register now.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrive-work-life-and-how-to-crush-both-tickets-201127446607?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail

We are too busy. We’re always stressed. We tell ourselves that if we just get through this current rough patch we will be calm and happy.

20/08/2021

Last week we had the privilege to encourage our ILEA student members to become more involved and introduce them into the larger world of the ILEA community. Carly and Mary are student members who have been assisting our chapter as well as our SE friends in the Virginia chapter this summer. We were so happy to help sponsor the two of them to attend ILEA Live 2021 and help strengthen their affiliation with ILEA!

18/08/2021

Happy members! Midway through the week it is important to take a breath and refocus. Here are some helpful tips and tricks for reducing stress at work and improve your mindset!

09/08/2021

ILEA LIVE is tomorrow! We hope all who registered for this year’s conference has an amazing time hearing from the speakers and attending the networking portions.

06/08/2021

Happy ILEA New Year! This year will be a great year for ILEA and our South Florida Caribbean chapter. We are looking forward to be the resource our members need as the year goes on. Make sure to follow our socials to never miss an event coming up!

08/07/2021

Don't miss out on our 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 through 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟯, and gain access to ILEA Live, August 10-12, hosted by Allseated exVo, and the ILEA Esprit Awards, powered by CORT Events, on 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟯. By attending, you will get to learn, engage, and network on a dynamic virtual platform hosted by Allseated exVo.

💡 Learn more and register: www.ileahub.com/Events/ILEA-LIVE-2021

08/07/2021

Did you miss the last - Down the Aisle: How the Pandemic has Changed the Wedding Industry? Check out the recording on the ILEA hub, https://www.ileahub.com/webinars.

Down the Aisle: How the Pandemic Has Changed the Wedding Industry Join our panel of live events experts for a discussion on how the wedding industry has adapted through the pandemic. From rescheduling to new bookings, guest safety to guest counts (and the vendor staffing shortages and increasing ser...

11/06/2021

06/05/2021

Over the past year, nonprofit events have changed, but the need to host events, engage audiences, and fundraise has remained. This webinar will examine how nonprofit leaders have kept their missions top of mind through events, fundraising techniques, and technology.

26/04/2021

Get ready for ILEA Live - August 10-11, 2021!

We are pleased to announce that our signature annual event — ILEA Live — will be presented as a dynamic virtual conference on August 10-12, 2021.

Produced on a platform that will deliver an active, engaging, and highly social experience for attendees, ILEA Live 2021 will be powered by connection and collaboration — with a program of education and networking focused on the theme “Embracing Transformation.”

The ILEA Live program will conclude with the ILEA Esprit Awards Celebration, powered by CORT Events, as the finale event on Friday, August 13.

Read more and save the dates! https://lnkd.in/gUHwfR7

26/04/2021

Don't forget to register for this week's ! 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗢𝗵 𝗠𝘆!

If you could talk to a legal expert, what would you ask? In our upcoming ILEAKEYNOTE webinar on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, you'll have that chance. We’ll be accepting questions around the current business and legal realities facing the events industry in advance for this informative webinar with o...

14/04/2021

You still have time to register for today's panel discussion with event leaders from Canada, the US, the UK, and the Middle East on how events are reopening safely and successfully!

Events have begun reopening in various ways around the world. Join us for a panel discussion with event leaders from Canada, the US, the UK, and the Middle East on how they are proceeding safely and successfully as our industry gets back in action!

07/04/2021

Join ILEA in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2021 on Thursday, April 8!

07/04/2021

Did you know that we have a new simplified membership structure? It is easier than ever to join. We offer a rolling 12-month membership and payment plan options.

Learn more and join us today: https://bit.ly/3nMpeSm

ILEA is taking a fresh approach to membership. We have a new and simplified membership structure that will make joining our community easier than ever before. 

01/01/2021

26/12/2020

Joyous Kwanzaa! Wishing you the most beautiful fruits of the harvest.

25/12/2020

May your Christmas be merry & bright! 🎄🎁

10/12/2020

May you be blessed with gifts of love, peace and happiness this Hanukkah.

17/11/2020

Today our homes are offices, classrooms, playrooms, conference rooms and so much more. Basically, a multi-functional event space. But that doesn’t mean your home can’t be uniquely you.

Get tips from our guest speaker, Rob Sadowsky, on how you can make your home into your signature event space by getting organized, maximizing space, and more at little or no cost. Make each room fun, no matter the function.

Register today at https://makeyourhomeyoursignatureeventspace.eventbrite.com and join us on November 23rd to chat with Rob and share your transformation stories. That’s right, we want you to share how you have or would like to transform your space.

All attendees will be entered into raffles for gift cards from home improvement favorites like Lowe's and Container Store, as well as a free consultation with Rob!

This event is FREE for ILEA members and $10.00 if you are ILEA curious.

See you there!

11/11/2020

Join us for an ILEA family gathering!

The ILEA South Florida Caribbean Chapter invites you to join us for this festive event hosted by our ILEA family members in the San Diego and NYC Chapters.

For event details and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ilea-family-thanksgiving-coast-to-coast-tickets-121620372809?aff=RVP

19/10/2020

Join ILEA Virginia and ILEA South Florida/Caribbean for a virtual Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, October 21st at 7PM.
The evening begins with time for networking, followed by an important education piece on understanding and managing cash flow to improve your business.

We are very pleased to announce Joseph O. Benfield, CPA, the President-Elect of ILEA SouthFlorida/ Caribbean as our guest speaker. He is an expert in financial management as well as a business owner in the event field.

For more information and to register visit shorturl.at/rszGW
See you there! 💜

07/10/2020

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October starts Global Diversity Month! We are excited to introduce to you our Diversity Equality and Inclusion Taskforce that will be focused on amplifying the need for creating inclusive communities, not just this month but every day. Head on over to www.ileahub.com/Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Task-Force to learn more.

01/10/2020

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Join us for our next ILEAFORUM discussion about creating a space for authentic , , and in the live events industry led by Felipe Cardenas, co-founder, and CEO of the Colombian LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, and Andrew Roby, founder, and CEO of the National Events Council. Moderated by ILEA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force Chair Steve Moore, this conversation will provide tips on how to amplify underrepresented industry voices and more.

📅 Save your spot via https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fWdxtRtjRS-Im24Q1d_tqA

25/09/2020

On Tuesday, September 29th, the hosts of Event Brew, a leading podcast in the live events industry, will debate, dissect, and discuss the first six months of the pandemic experience at ILEAFORUM.

Register to be a part of a conversation that will have thought-provoking and well-researched insights from live event experts Dustin Westling, Thuy Diep, CGSP, DMCP, CSEP, Nick Borelli, and Will Curran.

👉 Save your spot via https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5Jk2x0UcQvyaDIgZ08aaFQ

💜 ILEA-The International Live Events Association

18/09/2020

Check out this FREE virtual workshop! You might see some familiar ILEA faces on the panel. 💜

Register at career.novastem.us/Register

09/09/2020

Searching for an opportunity to take your live events career to the next level? Consider earning your Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation. Testing begins on October 1st, but you can take a step towards your future by reserving your spot at www.ileahub.com/CSEP/Become-a-CSEP

🗓For more information on the new CSEP exam, join us tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. CDT for The New CSEP Blueprint: Everything You Need to Know to Take the New CSEP Exam led by ILEA CSEP Committee Chair Jody Paulson, CSEP, and Brian Reach. Reserve your spot at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gYcsSI83QVWcEwtwhhrffw

25/08/2020

Join us at the next ILEAKEYNOTE Career Branding for Event Professionals: How to Manage the Next Phase of Your Post-Pandemic Career with Jackie Rafter, MBA, Founder of Higher Landing Inc., a Career Transformation Company on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. CDT.

If you're a live events professional who is grappling with career uncertainty, looking for work, considering changing careers, or are just curious to know what's ahead -- this is the webinar for you.

📅 Register today at https://lnkd.in/dXkCnhP

🤓Learn more about Higher Landing Inc at www.higherlanding.com

💜This ILEAKEYNOTE is powered by Giants Enterprises

21/08/2020

Hello, ILEA South Florida | Caribbean friends and family! We are Erika Davis and Joseph Benfield, your 2020-2021 Board of Directors. As incoming chapter leadership, we are reaching out to you to see what we can do to support you during these unprecedented times. As representatives of ILEA and upholders of the foundation laid for us by the 2019-2020 Board, we are committed to rebuilding our community and our chapter as we find our footing together. How would you like to see the ILEA South Florida | Caribbean Chapter show up for you? Let us know what is on your mind by commenting below or emailing us at [email protected].

11/05/2020

Hi From ILEA South FLORIDA/Caribbean!

During these uncertain times, we want to ensure that our industry comes out stronger than before. ILEA South Florida/Caribbean Chapter has been gearing up internationally with weekly webinars in order to provide you with the best of the best. With that said, we empathize with all and have introduced deferred payment plans for existing members. We urge you to look into these options and see which one is most viable for you in order to gain access to these webinars and even virtual chapter meetings from other cities. The ILEA South Florida/Caribbean Chapter chapter is currently accepting nominations for all board positions for anyone interested in furthering their career, gaining invaluable network connections, and simply enriching your professional and personal portfolios. Should you have any questions, comments, concerns, or just want to chat please reach out to our info line [email protected].

Stay Safe!

During these uncertain times, we want to ensure that our industry comes out stronger than before.  ILEA South Florida/Caribbean Chapter has been gearing up internationally with weekly webinars in order to provide you with the best of the best.  With that said, we empathize with all and have intr...