May Newsletter 2023
ExhibitorLive Recap – a Great Time in Louisville
EDPA members showed up in force in Louisville for ExhibitorLive. The week kicked off on Sunday afternoon with EDPA ENGAGE 2023 where more than 250 EDPA members gathered at Copper & Kings Distillery for the association’s annual mid-year event. EDPA President, Dan Serebin, welcomed EDPA members Louisville Tourism led a group toast followed along with distillery tours.
Thank You ENGAGE 2023 Sponsors
Monday evening included the third annual EDPA Chapters Collide event on the rooftop of 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen. The EDPA Chapters celebrated with great networking, food, fun and record-breaking turnout. Over 250 attendees, 9 individual chapters and 18 sponsors helped make the event a huge success.
The EDPA Chapters would like to thank all the attendees. Every person’s presence and engagement contributed to the vibrant atmosphere and success of the event. The Chapters would also like to think the sponsors who made it all possible.
EDPA Future Leaders finished the week off strong at Top Golf Louisville. An evening of golf, drinks, food and fun was had by the Future Leaders.
ECA Legislative Action Day will bring advocates and leaders from EDPA and across the face-to-face business events industry back to Capitol Hill to meet with their members of Congress about ECA’s public policy priorities and the vital role that our industry plays in helping to spur economic growth, support job creation, and empower small businesses across the United States of America.
This year’s one-day program will combine meetings on Capitol Hill with a policy briefing kickoff breakfast, a post-event reception, and plenty of opportunities for peer-to-peer networking.
Sign up today to join more than 100+ advocates and leaders from EDPA and across the industry on Capitol Hill!
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Congratulations to EACA on their 25-year Anniversary!
The EACA celebrated its 25th Anniversary at ExhibitorLive in Louisville, KY on April 24. The celebration included a reception for all EACA members in attendance and included a special honoring of those members who have supported the EACA since its inception.
This year’s list of loyal members has been EACA members since 1998 (many who are also EDPA members). Congratulations to the following 25-year EACA members:
Momentum Mgmt.
Muse Presentation
Nth Degree
On Location
Sho-Link
Spectrum Show Services
The Expo Group
Transit Air Cargo
United Bro. Carpenters
Willwork
3D Exhibits
CORT
Czarnowski
Design Agency
Eagle Management
Elevation 3D
Elite Tradeshow Svcs.
Employco
Exhibit City News
IUPAT
MC2
EDPA Las Vegas
Event Title: 20th Annual EDPA Las Vegas Education Scholarship Golf Classic
Date: June 14, 2023
Location: WildHorse Golf Club
Time: 7:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Event Description: Annual golf tournament to support EDPA Foundation’s efforts to raise scholarship money for students with families in the industry.
Registration link: https://www.edpalv.com/education-scholarship-golf-classic
EDPA Midwest
Event Title: Legislative Action Day Social Event
Date: June 1, 2023
Location: Driftwood Grill - 17W648 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm CDT
Event Description: Not able to support the ECA for Legislative Action Day in Washington, DC? Join the EDPA Midwest and show your support from afar as we gather for a social networking event.
Registration link: No registration needed!
EDPA Northeast
Event Title: Virtual Meeting
Date: June 5, 2023
Location: Virtual Meeting
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Event Description: Virtual Panel on Current Shipping Trends. Survey Link: https://loom.ly/r-kNqnE
Registration link: Coming soon!
EDPA Northwest
Event Title: Networking Social & Bonus Behind the Scenes Tour
Date: June 19, 2023
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Time: Behind the Scenes Tour - Fusion Imaging @ 2:00pm MDT, followed by Social Neworking - Venue TBD (downtown SLC) @ 4:30-6:30pm MDT
Event Description: Join us for a happy hour to get to know those in the Salt Lake area. Many people will be visiting town for Outdoor Retailer and traveling in for this event. If you are around earlier, we invite you to come by for a bonus Behind the Scenes Tour of Fusion Imaging.
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edpa-northwest-outdoor-retailer-show-social-save-the-date-tickets-634231442317
EDPA Southern California
Event Title: 2nd Annual Surf City USA Charity Golf Tournament
Date: June 19, 2023
Location: The Huntington Club located at 6501 Palm Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Time: 12:00pm PDT
Event Description: Tee time is 12 Noon Shotgun Start. Green Fees are $195 and include range balls, greens fees, golf cart, Boxed lunches, South of the Border Buffet Dinner. Scramble format with Trophy's and prizes for placing on team low combined score. Awards and golf raffle presented at dinner!
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/second-annual-surf-city-usa-golf-tournament-the-huntington-club-tickets-612652629507
EDPA Texas
Event Title: Trivia Night – Future Workforce Challenge
Event Date: June 14, 2023
Event Location: Zoom
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm CDT
Event Description: Trivia Night - SPONSORED BY CLASSIC EXHIBITS - Join us for a fun evening and test your trivia skills aiming to win a $50 Amazon gift card. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Registration link: Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86951770992?pwd=K2N5bzgzMkZNNjZsU2Q0cjZjOVBDZz09 Meeting ID: 869 5177 0992/Passcode: 264690
EDPA Texas
Event Title: Mindfulness & How it Pertains to the Exhibit & Events Industry
Event Date: June 6, 2023
Event Location: Zoom
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm CDT
Event Description: The EDPA Texas Chapter is excited to continue our mental health series and welcome the amazing Katharine Chestnut to speak on mindfulness. During this event Katherine will guide us through what mindfulness is, a short meditation, practicing mindful journaling (bring a journal or a notepad), and discuss how we can apply mindfulness on and off the show floor. This event is open to all EDPA members!
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindfulness-how-it-pertains-to-the-exhibit-events-industry-tickets-604057802147