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CSEP: PUTTING THE ‘PROFESSIONAL’ IN EVENT PLANNING B y A nde L eslie , M arketing and C ommunications M anager , ILEA Do you know how to spot a true professional in the live events space? Four letters: C-S-E-P. Defined as the Certified Special Events Professional designation, CSEP recognizes event professionals who have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills and ability essential to perform all components of a special event. As the special events industry continues to thrive, the level of professionalism required grows. The CSEP designation sets professionals apart from the competition and indicates expertise in the preparation and execution of successful special events. YOUR AHA MOMENT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER For Tanya Posavatz, co-owner of CLINK Events, an event production and destination management FLORIDA MAY 4 LOS ANGELES JULY 19 NEW YORK FALL 2017 From big ideas and new partners, to compelling insights, interactive workshops, innovative activations, and so much more, you can’t miss the exciting new things we have in store. Learn more at bizbash.com/events NATIONAL SPONSORS AS OF 03.10.17 BizBash.com @BizBash @BizBash @BizBashLive @BizBash Photo credit: Lisa Hause 22