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Planning an event for your business or community? This practical workshop introduces the essentials of successful event planning, including setting goals, budgeting, timelines, marketing, and vendor selection. Designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community organizers, you’ll gain simple tools and tips to plan engaging events that promote your business and connect with customers.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify the key steps involved in planning a successful event.
Create a basic event plan, timeline, and budget.
Apply simple marketing strategies to promote an event.
Recognize common planning challenges and how to avoid them.
Bio: Jennifer has over 20 years of experience coordinating and delivering a wide range of events, including tradeshows, festivals, conferences, educational and sporting events, and weddings. Having worked both as an event coordinator and as a supplier, she brings a unique perspective that blends strong project management with creative event design. From early planning and logistics to décor and execution, Jennifer has experience across every stage of the event process. She enjoys sharing practical insights and lessons learned to help others plan successful, engaging events.
Community Futures British Columbia
myCommunityFutures
33163 2nd Ave
Mission BC V2V 6T8 1-604-289-4222 information@communityfutures.ca
Mon to Fri: 8:30am to 4:30pm
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CFBC is the provincial association for the Community Futures Development Corporation. Since 1992 we've been fostering entrepreneurship and economic development in rural BC through our 34 member offices. Learn More.
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