PROGRAM CHANGE:
Due to the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in the state, our hybrid education program, next Tuesday, Nov. 17, will now be a VIRTUAL-ONLY event. We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

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Sponsored By:

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Removing our Rose-Colored Glasses: Incorporating Diversity & Inclusion in the Events Industry

As planners and suppliers in the events and hospitality industry our jobs revolve around serving people. But are we actively serving all people? Are we inadvertently excluding marginalized populations? Is our event or property accommodating, accessible, and welcoming to all? Could we be doing more to maximize revenue, ROI, and increase brand visibility? Perhaps now more than ever it’s important to replace the rose-colored glasses that make up our own world view and instead see through the lenses of our attendees and guests.

About The Speaker:

Chase Brunson, CMP

A proud Texas Aggie, Chase Brunson began his events career while attending Texas A&M University where he managed visitor parking for special events on campus. After graduation he relocated to Portland, Oregon where he coordinated educational seminars and conferences for the Oregon Society of CPAs and earned his Certified Meeting Professional credential. Curious about the other side of the industry, Chase left the OSCPA to be the Convention Services Manager for the Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square where he worked with planners to make their event visions come to life. Like many in our industry, when COVID hit he was laid-off from his role at the hotel but is happy to now be serving as the Marketing and Development Manager for The Rise School, a nonprofit preschool where children of all abilities learn side by side in Austin, Texas. A longtime advocate for the LGBT community, diversity and inclusion efforts are important to Chase who understands respect costs us nothing to give, but lack-of will cost our industry everything.

Program Objectives:

After attending this program, you will be able to:

• Understand how to actively serve all people
• Ensure you are promoting inclusive events
• Increase your diversity and inclusion brand visibility

Agenda:

1:20pm - Virtual Meeting Opens
1:30pm - Program Begins
3:00pm - Program Ends

Location:

Virtual Only - registrants will be sent a link to the program on Nov. 16, 2020.

Registration Fee:

Members: $10
Non-Members: $15

This is a Virtual Event Only - Sponsored By Lotte Hotel Seattle: