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WE WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY IN "IE"
"ie" Magazine is looking for articles from YOU on how you are tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic at your Festival/Event and also how our Vendors are refocusing their resources to help with the COVID-19 logistics. Although we are all in the thick of things at the moment, if anyone has an interest in sharing their stories, we’re dedicating the entire April issue of “ie” Magazine to the Coronavirus and the impact it has had on the Festivals & Events Industry.
DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES - APRIL 24th
LAST CHANCE TO RECEIVE 50% OFF - IFEA WEBINARS
All webinars are presented at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. $59 for IFEA Members | $99 for Non-IFEA Members ($590 for IFEA Member Webinar Subscription | $990 for Non-IFEA Member Webinar Subscription.) Purchase includes: Individual 60-minute live IFEA Webinar presentation; Interactive Q&A session; Copies of the presentation handouts; Recording of the Webinar.
Now through April 21 - All Upcoming Live IFEA Webinars are 50% OFF! Use PROMO CODE: 50PERCENT
Multiple Log-Ins: If you have already purchased an upcoming IFEA Live Webinar, or are interested in purchasing one, to view with your team in your office, but now find yourself all working separately from home, please let us know. We'd be happy to send separate log-ins to your staff members so you can ALL still view the Webinars. (Must all be a staff member at the same organization.) Just contact Nia Hovde, CFEE at nia@ifea.com with questions.
THURS, APRIL 23
Creating Community for Communities
Annie Frisoli, CFEE
Founder & CEO
Creating Community, LLC
Goodyear, AZ
THURS, APRIL 30
Managing a Multi-Generational Volunteer Base
Kaylee Williams
President, VolunteerLocal
Des Moines, IA

THURS, MAY 7
Go Bold or Go Home: Get the Most from Your Merchandise Program
Stephen King, CFEE
Executive Director
Des Moines Arts Festival
Des Moines, IA
IFEA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) FORUM WEBINAR
Every Wednesday - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mountain Time
In a time of uncertainty that our world has never experienced before, IFEA World is pleased to present a new weekly “IFEA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Forum,” featuring an open and first-hand discussion by and between some of the top professionals in our industry today. When solutions cannot be listed, templated or easily provided, the power of sharing and networking between professional peers become our most valuable and trusted resources.
Join us to listen-in on these valuable discussions that are sure to provide a combination of empathy and understanding; awareness of potential action steps that your organization may want to take or consider; and new insights into any officially provided direction/programs by government and health officials.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The Coronavirus Impact: A City View
Our next webinar will focus on ‘The Coronavirus Impact: A City View,’ with a panel of leading industry experts – all directly impacted by and responding to the new challenges facing everyone in our industry – this week from a City view; those who both produce and approve events for their communities and markets, and yet also carry the weight of stopping them, as well as considering how to ensure that they return healthfully and sustainably after the pandemic has passed, to bring our cities back together again. Don’t miss this important exchange by your industry peers.
Chris Swenson
Acting Director
Seattle Office of Film & Music
Special Events Committee Chair
City of Seattle
Seattle, WA
Joe Vera, CFEE
Assistant City Manager
City of McAllen
McAllen, TX
Mary Pinak, CFEE
Community Events Manager
City of West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
Jazelle Jones
Deputy Managing Director / Director of Operations
Office of Special Events
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Moderated by:
Steve Schmader, CFEE, President & CEO, International Festivals & Events Association, Boise, ID
This is a Free Live Webinar presentation. IFEA Members will have access to the recorded version of each Webinar here.
A separate registration is required for each Weekly Webinar.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
At the IFEA, we have a vast list of resources available to our members, and you’ve hopefully tapped into some of those already. With so many others available though, we thought it might be helpful for us to highlight some of the most valuable ones that could potentially provide assistance, guidance or knowledge to you and your event during this unprecedented time.

For even more resources, be sure to check in at ifea.com or reach out to us here at the IFEA

Note: The IFEA Staff are all currently working from home, but all reachable by email. Staff emails can be found here .
HOW CAN YOU HELP THE IFEA?
The IFEA is here to support you, share resources, educate, provide important information updates, establish and strengthen your industry connections, and so much more! Help us to keep doing that and beyond with your ongoing support in return.

If you’re not already a member of the IFEA - join today ! If you know of other organizations who should be members, encourage them to join! If your membership is up for renewal - renew today ! If a Webinar looks interesting, register for it ! If you want to get the word out about your product/service? Advertise with the IFEA ! Or if you just want to show your support, make a donation to the IFEA Foundation!
WE ARE YOUR ASSOCIATION. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!
WE ARE ALL STRONGER WHEN WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER!
ALL NEW IFEA MEMBERSHIPS ARE $150
Interested in taking advantage of the many benefits and resources available at the IFEA? Until further notice, we have updated our new IFEA Membership rate to be only $150. No matter what your organization's budget level is, all NEW IFEA membership levels are ONLY $150 for 12 months of membership. Additionally, all IFEA Membership levels are also group memberships - so not only are you able to get an IFEA Membership for you and your organization - but everyone else within your same organization too! Questions, Contact IFEA Membership Director, Beth Petersen at beth@ifea.com .
EXTEND YOUR PRODUCT REACH THROUGH IFEA PUBLICATIONS
Are you a vendor looking for more ways to get your product or service in front of festival and event professionals right now? Try advertising in one of IFEA’s publications! The quality content found in IFEA’s digital and online offerings keeps our readers coming back for more and we can help your business benefit with an ad in those locations. Contact Kaye Campbell at kaye@ifea.com or find out more through the link below. 
2020 FESTIVAL & EVENT SURVEY
In an effort to gauge the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on our IFEA Festival & Event Members, please complete the below industry survey, letting us know how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has impacted your Festival/Event. If you organize multiple events, please complete this survey for each of your festivals/events, so each one is counted. (Estimated time to complete: 3-4 mins).
FIRST DATA / CLOVER OFFERS SBA RESOURCE
IFEA Member Benefit Provider First Data / Clover is utilizing their partnership with NAV to help businesses apply for SBA Loans. NAV has created a CARES Act SBA Loan calculator and through their marketplace, will give merchants the ability to apply to SBA loans under the CARES Act. The recently established Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economics Security (CARES) Act provides $349 billion for small business loans to cover qualified payroll costs, rent, utilities, interest on mortgages, and other debit obligations. Below is a link to a recent webinar recording hosted by Clover and NAV. They also put together a COVID-19 Resource Guide to go along with the webinar that provides easy access to the information and to answer any questions. For more about First Data / Clover credit card processing benefits through the IFEA, click here .
FINANCIAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES
As part of the newly passed U.S. stimulus bill, that has now been passed by both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during this emergency. Most important, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE MAY 15
The deadline for Legacy Scholarships is Friday, May 15, 2020. Up to 19 scholarships will be awarded to assist students, new professionals, and financially challenged events with attending the 65th Annual IFEA Convention, Expo & Retreat, presented by Haas & Wilkerson Insurance, September 28-30, 2020 in Hershey, PA. Apply Today!
DEDICATED IFEA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCE PAGE - AVAILABLE TO ALL
As we receive information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), industry responses and financial resources available to the Festivals & Events Industry, we will continue to share them on our IFEA Coronavirus Resource Page. If you know of any resources that should be shared with your Festival & Event Industry peers, please email them to Nia Hovde, CFEE at nia@ifea.com . (Please list the Subject as: "Industry Resources for Website".)
CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS THROUGH IFEA'S COVID-19 FACEBOOK AFFINITY GROUP - AVAILABLE TO ALL
In addition to our other IFEA Facebook Affinity Groups, we have created one specifically for discussions pertaining to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as an outlet for those wishing to exchange ideas, thoughts, information and more about the effects, impact and ramifications of COVID-19 on your event and the Festivals & Events Industry as a whole with your fellow industry peers.
FREE MEMBER ACCESS TO IFEA'S WEBINARS ON DEMAND

FREE MEMBER ACCESS TO PAST "IE" MAGAZINE ISSUES, ARTICLES AND COLUMNS
IFEA MEMBER ONLY PRESS RELEASE AND NEWS STORY SHARING

FREE MEMBER POSTING TO IFEA JOB BANK - ALL CAN VIEW


FREE MEMBER ACCESS TO RESOURCES & TEMPLATES IN OUR TEMPLATE SECTION
FREE MEMBER ACCESS TO SAFETY / SECURITY / RISK MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
To share a resource or to ask a question on the above resources, please contact to Beth Petersen, Director of Membership at beth@ifea.com .
FREE MEMBER ACCESS TO IFEA/HAAS & WILKERSON PINNACLE AWARD WINNING ENTRIES
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FREE MEMBER ACCESS TO WINNING IFEA WORLD FESTIVAL & EVENT CITY AWARD ENTRIES

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USE IFEA’S SOCIAL MEDIA SITES TO KEEP YOU IN TOUCH WITH YOUR INDUSTRY PEERS AROUND THE WORLD
USE THE IFEA NETWORK TO CONNECT WITH / CHECK ON / OFFER HELP TO YOUR PEERS
There’s no time more important that right now, to check in with and check on your industry peers. Whether your event has unfortunately just been postponed or cancelled and you need to seek the advice of others, or your event is doing okay and you want to reach out and lend a hand or share advice to those who are not as fortunate . . no matter what the reason - reach out and lend a hand and check in with and check on your peers! IFEA's Membership Directory provides you with access to a global list of peers available in two easy to use formats including our printed style version: Who's Who of Festivals & Events Membership Directory and our Online Membership Directory.
Stay Connected:
International Festivals & Events Association
2603 W. Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID 83706 U.S.A.
P: +1-208-433-0950 F: +1-208-433-9812 E: beth@ifea.com
About the IFEA:
The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is The Premier Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide.   With a target audience that includes all those who produce and support quality celebrations for the benefit of their respective "communities," the IFEA's primary focus is identifying and providing access to the professional resources and networks that will inspire and enable those in our industry to realize their dreams, build community and sustain success through celebration. Membership in the IFEA provides value from all directions, including invaluable contacts and cash budget savings worth many times the membership investment. The more you use them, the higher your return.