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ISES—NJ South
By Barbara Flamenbaum South Jersey is very fortunate to have a wide variety of talented event professionals who belong to the International Special Events Society (ISES). When you join, you become a member of both the local chapter and the international organization. The ISES New Jersey South Chapter brings together professionals from all special event disciplines including meeting and event planning, design and decor, catering, audiovisual production, entertainment, photography, hotel sales, and many more. The mission of ISES is to promote event excellence and integrity, and create educational and networking opportunities. Meetings are held monthly and feature renowned speakers, panel discussions, and event showcases, placing you at the cutting edge of the event industry. Meetings take place all over South Jersey so that you have the opportunity to visit new venues and meet colleagues from different parts of the state. ISES offers comprehensive, year-round, local and international educational experiences such as Eventworld, a conference for professional development where you have the opportunity to improve your professional skills and knowledge. In addition, ISES has an alliance with Special Events Magazine which produces The Special Event, an annual industry tradeshow and conference for event professionals from all over the world. ISES also offers the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation. This is the hallmark of professional achievement in the special events industry. It is earned through education, performance, experience, and service to the industry, and reflects a commitment to professional conduct and ethics. There is also the opportunity to earn professional recognition for outstanding achievement. ISES honors industry excellence through its prestigious awards program, the ISES Esprit Awards. As an ISES member, you also enjoy exclusive discounts from national companies such as Fedex/Kinko’s and Staples. So—inject new energy into your personal and professional life! Become a member of ISES and you will gain networking, educational, and leadership opportunities. Becoming part of the ISES family is an invaluable commitment to your career, your business, and yourself. The more you put in and get involved, the more you’ll get out of it! Visit www.isesnjsouth.com to see when our next chapter meeting is—and bring a colleague with you! Barbara Flamenbaum, DMCP, is the founder and president of Atlantic City Ambassador, LLC, a meeting and event destination management company that provides hospitality services to groups visiting Atlantic City and the tri-state area. She has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, previously working in the casino industry with special events, marketing, and customer service. Barbara is a charter member of the ISES NJ South Chapter and currently serves as Vice President of Membership. For more information, call Barbara at 609-822-0077 or email her at BarbaraFlamenbaum@AtlanticCityAmbassador.com. |
