Welcome To The Ventura Chapter of NACE

NACE is the oldest and largest professional society that addresses all aspects of the catering industry. Through the collective efforts of members, local chapters, committees and the Foundation of NACE, NACE is at the forefront of the issues that directly affect you and your business.

From practical tips that you can use to provide better service to your clients, to recognition and marketing programs that enhance the credibility and professionalism of the field, NACE is on the cutting edge. From educational programs to standards, to ethics, to legislative monitoring, NACE leads the way

 

May 2012 Meeting
"For Better or For Worse: A Look at Wedding Marketing Southern California Style"
May 22, 2012
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Plug Nickel
717 Lakefield Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
http://www.plugnickel.com
$5.00 Five Raffle Tickets

$10.00 One Arms Length of Raffle Tickets

$20.00 Two Arms Lengths of Raffle Tickets

$40.00 Member Ticket
$50.00 after 08:00 pm May 18

$45.00 Member Associate Ticket
$55.00 after 08:00 pm May 18

$50.00 Guest Ticket
$60.00 after 08:00 pm May 18

 

**LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO AVOID LATE FEES**

 

VENTURA NACE MEETING

MAY 22, 2012

Hosted by: Valerie Vollmer, Catering Celebrations   

www.cateringcelebrations.com 

Rentals provide by: Janis Winchester, Conejo Rental Center 

www.conejorentals.com


Entertainment, AV, Lighting, Music, Sound provide by: Joey Hecht, Time of Your Life

www.toyl.net/toyl/Home.html


"For Better or For Worse:

A Look at Wedding Marketing Southern California Style"

Come hear the charismatic Kerry Lee Dickey, creator of the revolutionary concept for the wedding industry: a makeover to the traditional bridal faire called “The Mobile Bridal Faire/The Mobile Wedding Planning Experience”.

Your company will soon be asking you for your input on the 2013 marketing plan! Come to this meeting and learn about the area, and what you can do to get a piece of the market!

Kerrys highlights will include:

**A look at the state of the economy as it pertains to Southern California events businesses

**Trends and Revenue Opportunities

And a few other things on the wonderful Wedding Industry stats that she will share:

  • *The percentage of event clients that do planning and initial research for event services online
  • *The average cost of most Weddings today
  • *The average number of Wedding guests in the U.S.
  • *The Wedding industry is now a $__ILLION dollar industry
  • *Percentage of Marriages are first time marriages.
  • *When a Bride plans her Wedding, she involves and meets with ______ different businesses.
  • *Percentage of today’s Weddings are ? Weddings and have the potentiall for other activities for the guests

 

5:30pm - Registration & Networking

6:30pm - Dinner & Program

8:30pm - Event Concludes

 

 

 

Kerry Lee Dickey

 

 

Joey Hecht

Time of Your Life