104th Anniversary Annual Meeting & Education Conference
Join NEAAPA at our Annual Meeting and Education Conference with excellent sessions, meetings, and events to get you ready for the 2017 summer season. Don't miss the Hall of Fame induction, election of officers and directors, and the President's Dinner.
Educational Session #1 - Facebook Live! How to Livestream to Engage with Your Customers & Increase Business
9:00 - 10:30am
Vanessa Cabrera, Your Social Media Mentor
Just think: what would you remember more? Reading an interesting article or watching a video that lets you become a part of the action.
In this cannot miss session, you will be introduced to the world of Facebook LIVE and the different ways the Attractions and Entertainment industry can benefit from using this exciting new platform.
Educational Session #2 - Greater Springfield Covention and Visitors Bureau (GSCVB) Hospitality/Ambassador Program
10:45 - 11:45am
Alicia Szenda, Western Mass Sports Commission, Director of Sales
- What is a Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and how is it different from a Chamber of Commerce?
- What are the benefits of partnering with a CVB?
- Tips to be successful in working with your local CVB
10:45 - 11:45am
Erik Beard, Wiggin and Dana, LLP, Counsel
Educational Session #4 - 2017 Employment Law-Wage and Hour Update for Small Business
1:00 - 2:00pm
Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, National Federation of Independent Business
Join Beth Milito, an employment law attorney from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s largest small business association, for a timely and engaging analysis of the federal rules most likely to be repealed by President Trump and a review of new state and local employment laws in the Northeast region, including the latest wage and hour enforcement actions. The session will cover the following:
- Update on state minimum wage and youth minimum wage changes and update on status of new federal FLSA overtime rule
- Rundown of recently enacted and pending paid sick leave and paid family leave laws and legislation and the outlook at the federal level for paid leave benefits
- Discussion on loaded wages – how new federal, state, and local mandates, including predictive scheduling laws, mandated retirement programs, paid leave and higher minimum wages, impact true labor costs
- Review of independent contractor misclassification initiatives at the federal and state levels and the impact on overtime and workers compensation
Educational Session #5 - The Party Biz 411!
1:00 - 2:00pm
Dorothy Lewis, President, Fun Station Entertainment Group
Vendor Showcase
2:15 - 3:45pm
Bryan Carney, Northeast Region Manager, Dippin' Dots
Networking Session
3:45 - 5:00pm
Sheryl Bindelglass, SherylGolf
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Date and Time
Monday Mar 27, 2017 Wednesday Mar 29, 2017
Tour of Yankee Candle Factory
President’s Dinner - Register Here
March 28, 2017
Educational Programs
Vendor Showcase
12:00pm - Luncheon
6:00pm - Cocktail Reception
7:00pm - Dinner, Annual Business Meeting including election of Officers & Directors, the Hall of Fame Induction of Justine Brewer
March 29, 2017
President’s Breakfast
Tour of Six Flags New England
Location
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
Considered a hub among New England cities, Springfield is convenient to Boston, New York City, Albany (NY), Hartford (CT), Worcester (MA), and Providence (RI). We are located directly off Interstate 91 and are only minutes from the Massachusetts Turnpike, Interstate 90, as well as the Basketball Hall of Fame, Six Flags New England, and Eastern States Exposition.
To book your room reservation, please go to:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/NEAAPA
Fees/Admission
Tour of Yankee Candle Factory on Monday, March 27
Free!
President’s Dinner on Monday, March 27
$45.00 per person
Full event includes all meals and events on March 28 & 29
Members: $199
Non-members: $224
Annual Business Meeting and Dinner includes Cocktails / Hors d’oeuvres and Dinner on Tuesday March 28
Members: $99
Non Members: $124
Contact Information
Ed Hodgdon, NEAAPA Secretary
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