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It's a wrap: 56th Annual IFEA Convention & Expo a great success
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The IFEA's 56th Annual Convention & Expo went off with great success Oct. 3-5 in Fort Worth, Texas. The IFEA would like to thank all of you who were in attendance at the convention in addition to a special thank you to all who contributed their time, resources and efforts in making the convention such a great success. More

The convention may be over - But don't stop the networking
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After another great year at the IFEA's 56th Annual Convention & Expo, meeting old friends and making new ones, don't let the distance between you stop the networking. You traded business cards, you talked about great ideas, you discovered new vendors and suppliers . . . you said you'd be in touch . . . well, what are you waiting for? More

56th Annual IFEA Convention & Expo photos now available
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For those of you who were there - and even those of you who couldn't make it but are curious to see what went on at the convention, the 2011 IFEA Convention & Expo Photos are now online on the IFEA's Facebook page. Check back often as we'll be posting more soon. Photos courtesy of Andrew Rafkind Photography. More

Congratulations to the 2011 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Award Winners
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The IFEA would like to congratulate the winners of the 2011 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards which were presented on Oct. 3 during the Pinnacle Awards Ceremony at the IFEA's 56th Annual Convention & Expo at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. More

IFEA inducts Pete Van de Putte, CFEE in to the 2011 Hall of Fame
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The IFEA is pleased to announce that one of the festival and events industry's finest professionals, Pete Van de Putte, CFEE, President of dfest/Dixie Flag Event Services Team in San Antonio was inducted in to the prestigious IFEA Hall of Fame on Monday, Oct. 3 during the IFEA Hall of Fame Luncheon (sponsored by Kaliff Insurance) at the IFEA's 56th Annual IFEA Convention & Expo, in Fort Worth, Texas. More

IFEA and Zambelli Fireworks recognize the 2011 Volunteer of the Year Winner, Alex Freeman
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The IFEA and Zambelli Fireworks are pleased to announce Alex Freeman from the Kentucky Derby Festival in Louisville, Ky., as the recipient of the 2011 IFEA/Zambelli Fireworks Volunteer of the Year Award. More

2011 IFEA World Festival & Event City award recipients named
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The International Festivals & Events Association announced the 2011 recipients of the "IFEA World Festival & Event City" award during the 56th Annual IFEA Convention & Expo in Fort Worth, Texas. on Oct. 3. More

Register now for the next IFEA webinar - 'Designing your eventgoers' experience' on Oct. 20
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If you've ever produced an event from start to finish, you know that you can't control every detail every second of the time. But how do some festivals and events feel so perfect - with everything in place and everything happening "just like magic?" How are these events able to create that magical experience? More

IFEA partners with NRPA and Oglebay National Training Center to create event management school
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The International Festivals & Events Association is pleased to announce an important new partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association and the Oglebay National Training Center in West Virginia. Together these highly-respected professional organizations in our industry have joined forces to create an all-new Event Management School, which will welcome its first class Jan. 22–26, 2012. More

New issue of IFEA's 'i.e.' Magazine - Your Fall 2011 issue has arived
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Read the latest issue of "i.e." magazine just released, with great articles such as "The Power of In-Kind" – "Does the Weather Drive You Crazy" – "Taking the Heartburn Out of Booking Your Entertainment" – and "Growing Your Volunteer Base" – this issue delivers the latest industry issues, news, trends and professional advice from the industries top experts right to your desktop More
 
 
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