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IFEA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) FORUM WEBINAR
Every Wednesday
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, MAY 13, 2020
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MDT
SOCIAL DISTANCING AND THE LAW
As a result of COVID-19, there are lots of questions you will find yourself asking for the first time. "I work back of house close to other people, so if I get sick, can I sue?" "Can our ushers eject a patron who stands too close to other people in line?" "Does someone who looks sick have a right to come in?" We will address these and many more practical legal questions about how to reopen in a reasonably safe and healthy way.
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.
WE ARE STRONGER WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER - JOIN THE IFEA TODAY!
We know that financial resources may be tight at this time, and we’d like to help out with that. Which is why the IFEA is currently offering 40% off all new memberships.
 
If you have any questions about Membership with the IFEA, please don’t hesitate to contact, Beth Petersen, IFEA Director of Membership at: Email: beth@ifea.com | Phone: 208-433-0950 Ext: 8160.
THE EVENT SAFETY ALLIANCE RELEASES GUIDANCE TO ASSIST EVENT PROFESSIONALS REOPENING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
As municipal officials begin to allow small groups of people to gather in public even while the fight against COVID-19 continues, there is a tremendous need for guidance how small events and venues can reopen as safely as possible under these incredibly challenging circumstances. In response, the Event Safety Alliance today released The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
The Reopening Guide addresses health and sanitary issues that event and venue professionals need to consider in order to protect both patrons and workers. Since there is still insufficient testing, no contact tracing, and no vaccine against COVID-19, this guidance is particularly detailed. The edition released today is tailored to be especially useful for event professionals reopening the smallest events with the fewest resources available to mitigate their risks, since in every municipal reopening plan these will be allowed to reopen first. 
SUMMER ISSUE OF "ie" MAGAZINE, SPONSORED BY KALIFF INSURANCE , NOW AVAILABLE
 
FEATURING LETTERS FROM:
SHARE YOUR FESTIVAL'S STORY IN "IE" MAGAZINE
"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. If anyone has an interest in sharing their stories, we’re dedicating the July issue of “ie” Magazine to the Coronavirus and the impact it continues to have on the Festivals & Events Industry.
DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES - June 29, 2020
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 .
WE ARE YOUR ASSOCIATION. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!
WE ARE ALL STRONGER WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER!
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 you're able to renew EARLY - even better!)
  • 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!
PAY IT FORWARD - MAKE A DONATION TO THE IFEA FOUNDATION
Remember the helping hands that got you where you are today? You can be that caring hand for others with a donation to the IFEA Foundation’s Fund for the Future. Your gift will help us to empower those who power celebration and sustain the IFEA’s ability to offer convention scholarships; host top-quality presenters, speakers and programming, and help to raise the bar for everyone in our global industry. Giving is easy through the DONATE button and your donation may be tax deductible within the U.S. Thank you for your consideration!
DEDICATED IFEA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCE PAGE - AVAILABLE TO ALL
CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS THROUGH IFEA'S COVID-19 FACEBOOK AFFINITY GROUP - AVAILABLE TO ALL
FESTIVAL & EVENT CANCELLATION SURVEY

MISS AN IFEA WEBINAR? ALL 2020 ON DEMAND WEBINARS 30% OFF FOR IFEA MEMBERS - ENDS MAY 22
IFEA Webinars On Sale Now
Whether you want to view some upcoming live Webinars, or binge watch some on-demand Webinars - all IFEA Webinars from 2020 are 30% OFF for IFEA Members. Offer Ends MAY 22, 2020
USE PROMO CODE: 30M20NMWEBINARS
All webinars are presented at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MDT. $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.
IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE EVENT INSIDER
LATELY . . .
As concerns and questions regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continue, the IFEA Event Insider provides a good representation of global news coverage, as well as access to the latest information about other important programs, government bills, et al., as they pertain to this quickly evolving global pandemic and its impact on festivals and events.

Discover the most recent Event Insider's here: 5/7/2020
SIMPLIFIND YOUR SEARCH
Tap into the global supplier network of the IFEA with our Event Resource Marketplace. Powered by MultiView, the IFEA Event Resource Marketplace helps you find the industry products and services your organization needs, from equipment rentals, to parade props, and everything in between. Advertising opportunities for vendors are available too.
VENDORS 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.
PointsMap
IS YOUR POINT ON OUR MAP?
Have you checked out the IFEA PointsMap lately to see if your event is listed? Listings are free and members also get 25% off the PointsMap App. See Real-time examples of the app in action too.
2020 RETURN TO LIVE EVENTS SURVEY RESULTS
Surveying over 2,000 regular attendees to sports events, festivals, fairs, exhibitions, and business conferences, Enigma Research, together with the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE), Exhibitor Media Group, Northstar Meetings Group and SportsTravel, have released the results of their 2020 Return to Live Events Survey, uncovering the “new normal” of events, including timelines and motivation to return, opinions on precautionary measures, travel intentions, plus information for sponsors and governments.
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
You never know what creative idea you'll stumble on by looking through the Past Winning Pinnacle entries.
FREE MEMBER ACCESS TO WINNING IFEA WORLD FESTIVAL & EVENT CITY AWARD ENTRIES
View past recipients inspirational city videos and take a look at all of their amazing entries. It's a treasure of information and valuable resources.
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.