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19 Free Educational Resources to Navigate the New Meeting & Event Landscape

They say every challenge is an opportunity. Use these resources to gain the knowledge needed now to come out of this challenge ahead of the game.

Hit the Ground Running in 2020! Announcing ELI’s Winter 2020 Calendar

The Event Leadership Institute’s Winter 2020 calendar is here! Make professional development your New Year’s resolution.

Event Jobs | May 2018

Looking for an exciting new role? Check out our May event jobs list with over 150 opportunities available in the event and meetings industry right now!

Event Jobs | April 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of…

Event Jobs | March 2018

Are you looking for a new job? Do you want to launch a career in the events industry? Check out our March list of exciting career opportunities available right now!

Event Jobs | February 2018

Are you looking for a new job? Do you want to launch a career in the events industry? Check out our February list of over 190 exciting career opportunities!

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Likewise, many industry employers reach out to us looking for good candidates to fill a variety of job positions, knowing that we strive to help event pros raise the caliber of their work to the best possible industry standards. Here, then, is our effort to help bring these two parties together.

OPEN HOUSE: Technical Meeting & Event Production Webinar

Want to upgrade your event tech and AV skills? Sign up for our Open House webinar to learn more about taking our Technical Meeting & Event Production course and hear from the instructor, Brandt Krueger!

Featured Video: Event Insurance

In this week’s featured video, Melissa Maybury provides a comprehensive overview of key factors to consider when purchasing event insurance.

Featured Video: Producing an Effective Fundraising Event or Gala

This week’s 30-minute featured video explains how to put together a top-notch fundraising event or gala.

Featured Video | 10 Tips To Increase Employee Engagement at Meetings

This week’s featured video provides a look at 10 affordable and creative ideas that will help increase attendee engagement at your meetings.

Featured Video Class | Strategies For Event Silent Auctions

In this week’s featured video class, learn what it takes to run a successful event silent auction.

Featured Video | Opportunities With Small Business Clients

This featured video discusses the value of small business clients for event and meeting planners, why they make such great clients, how you can effectively reach out to them, and more.

Featured Video | Accounting & Finance For Event Companies

Take control of your event business with this week’s featured video. Our founder Howard Givner provides an in-depth look at what you need to know about accounting and finance for event companies.

Featured Video | Flash Class: Three Must Have Lighting Tips

Lighting is an essential part of every meeting or event, helping to craft the perfect atmosphere and experience. Discover three must-have tips for lighting success in this week’s featured video.

Featured Video | The Psychology of Events With Kevin White, CSEP

Learn about the Psychology of Events in this 60 min online video class with industry leader Kevin White, CSEP.

Featured Video | Interview With Industry Leader David Merrell

Industry leader David Merrell shares what it’s like to work in the event industry, how he got to where he is today and how he helps others get there.

Event Leadership Institute Announces Launch of New Hybrid Course Format

Call for Salon Leaders The Event Leadership Institute will be launching a new hybrid course model in early 2016, marrying the most successful elements of…

It’s Lonely At The Top | Calling All Event Business Owners

Owning and running a small business is a lot like being President of the United States. Just about everyone can envision the power and stature…

The Results Are In! Average Score of ELI’s Event Design Skills Quiz is 51%!

As event professionals, we’d like to say that we possess (naturally) an excellent sense of style, exhibit a certain amount of creativity and offer a solid understanding of design. We follow the latest trends, can identify couture by designer name, select furniture pieces to help make a venue feel more intimate, and know what colors…

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