Say ‘Yes’ to 2022

The WFEA greater tacoma Chapter Presents

Cost is only $15.00 to cover the price of lunch

A seminar on how to reopen your event

March 17, 2022
courthouse square, tacoma

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Welcome and Introductions
11:00 AM

Alby Allen, Greater Tacoma Chapter of Washington Festivals and Events Association

Kala Dralle, City of Tacoma

Bruce Skinner, Executive Director, Washington Festivals and Events

How to Put on a Financially Sustainable Event Surrounded by Uncertainty

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM

Like most other events in the U.S., Bold Hat Productions (the producers of the Fremont Fair, Kirkland Uncorked, Fremont Oktoberfest, etc.) has had to postpone or cancel several of their events during COVID-19. Despite generating very little revenue, hear how they’re planning to come back this summer.

Phil Megenhardt, Boldhat Productions

Lunch:

A Report on New Financial Resources for Festivals and Events

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

You won’t want to miss this – some exciting news for organizers regarding grants from the State and other entities for festival and event organizers.

How Tacoma Events Are Reopening

1:00 – 1:45 PM

Hear the latest from these Greater Tacoma professionals on how they have been planning for reopening, and the directions they will take in the future.

Adam Cook, Director, Tacoma Venues & Events

Tammi Bryant, Marketing Manager, Tacoma Venues & Events

Questions and Answers

1:45– 2:15 PM

The WFEA Tacoma Chapter would like to know what issues that event organizers would like addressed going forward. In addition, this will be the time to ask questions of any of our presenters.

Moderator: Kala Dralle, City of Tacoma; Alby Allen