Who is ISES? ISES is comprised of over 5000 professionals in over 35 countries representing special event producers (from festivals to trade shows), caterers, decorators, florists, destination management companies, rental companies, special effects experts, tent suppliers, audio-visual technicians, party and convention coordinators, balloon artists, educators, journalists, hotel sales managers, specialty entertainers, convention center managers, photographers, entertainers, and many more.
What can ISES do for you? ISES provides members with the education, certification, best practices and an extensive network of top notch professionals so they can deliver consistently high-value special events to their clients.
What does the ISES Membership cost? Membership is July 1st through June 30th each year and dues are based on several different membership categories:
• Company Primary- $399.00 & one-time $50.00 application fee. Transferable within their company at no fee.
• Company Additional- Each additional membership for a person employed by, or affiliated with, a company that currently holds a Corporate Primary Membership in good standing is $299.00 and a one-time $50.00 application fee. Transferable within their company at no fee.
• Member- Any person wishes to hold a personally owned membership, rather than one owned by the company is $399.00 and a one-time $50.00 application fee. Non-transferable.
• Non-Profit- Any representative employed by a non-profit 501 (c) (6) or 501 (c) (3) agency, tax exempt foundation, government, or philanthropic organization is $299.00 and a one-time $50.00 application fee. Transferable within their company at no fee.
How can I Join? Joining ISES is easy. Simply visit www.ises.com - or fill out an application at any one of our Napa-Sonoma programs. Michael Brock Alexander, VP of Membership at michael.alexander@cort.com or (415) 850-2222
