Jim Clapes, Conference and Event Manager for
the Drug Policy Alliance and board member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgendered Meeting Professional's Association (LGBT MPA) will be sharing his
experience planning LGBT inclusive events for non-profit and mainstream
business sectors. He’ll be part of the Q&A at the end of the webcast.
Including the Rainbow — Planning the
LGBT-Friendly Event
The LGBT event is a growing niche in the
meetings industry. Destinations around the country are developing programs and
marketing strategies to reach and serve this market. Most meetings do not
specifically focus on LGBT issues but almost all meetings include attendees who
are a part of the LGBT community. How should this fact be reflected in the
content of mainstream meetings and events? This webcast will present best
practices for building itineraries, creating content, promoting, and executing
meetings and events that create a spirit of inclusion for all attendees. The
webinar will be followed by a Q&A for the webcast attendees.
Webinar Details:
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 2-3 pm ET.
More about Jim Clapes
Jim has thirteen years of experience in
meeting and event management. As Conference & Events Manager at the Drug
Policy Alliance (DPA), Jim runs the International Drug Policy Reform
Conference, staff retreats and other meetings. Previously with U.S. Green
Building Council he spearheaded the Greenbuild International Conference &
Expo. As Events Director for the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
in Washington, D.C., Jim planned the organization’s two annual flagship events.
Jim is a founding board member of the LGBT
MPA. He’s committed to the professional advancement of the next generation of
meeting professionals. Jim has a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the
University of California, Santa Cruz.
About LGBT MPA
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered
Meeting Professional's Association https://www.lgbtmeetingplanner.com) is an organization serving the meeting professional community to
provide the ideal network for the advancement and growth of our members in the
industry.
