WEI values partnerships with companies that can help their students excel in their new careers and actively works with some of the best in the industry. These partners are experts in their field and are supportive of students of the Institute.
EPA membership offers a unique support system for professionals in the wedding and event industry looking for an exemplary wedding planner association or event planner association. Their mission is to provide the foundational elements of a successful business and facilitate the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. Members have access to the EPA’s in-house law firm, in-house insurance agency, marketing specialists, continuing education, local networking opportunities and affinity programs. Unlike a singular wedding planner association or event planning, members are able to interact and network across all industries.
Continuing education and networking opportunities have been identified as critical factors affecting the success of a small business. Their mission is to empower business owners by providing the foundational elements of a successful business and facilitating the highest standards of excellence and professionalism.
The Association rounds out its offering with the EPA affinity program, which provides valuable discounts on products and services from OfficeMax, Choice Hotels, Alamo, Hertz, National Rental Cars, Galaxy America Mechanical Bulls, WedLock Magazine and WeddingWire.com The EPA affinity program is continually expanding to provide members additional ways to save money.
The WedLock Online Learning Community offers three business-building tools for one low monthly membership fee. All subscriptions include access to the marketing expert Q&A forums, the WedLock bimonthly journal and one monthly webinar, with recordings. WedLock teaches wedding pros anything from social media, to SEO, to how to make the most of their bridal show investments, to how to negotiate contracts…anything a wedding professional needs to keep ahead of their competition. With a wealth of knowledge from industry experts WedLock aims to help our students as they launch their new business with marketing, networking, social media and much more. You can interact with WedLock by following them on Facebook.
Marley Majcher is the CEO of The Party Goddess!, a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company, and author of “But Are You Making Any Money?,” a witty and loaded business guide for entrepreneurs. Heralded as a must-read for any entrepreneur, “But Are You Making Any Money?,” simplifies – in a step-by-step process – the complicated aspects of running a lucrative business. Her profit technique and conversational style is what Forbes Magazine says, “makes you want to keep reading more.” Since the launch of The Party Goddess! Majcher’s client list has included Leona Lewis, Britney Spears, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Pierce Brosnan, Katherine Heigl, Snoop Dogg, Ali Landry, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo, as well as notable events for The Hollywood Bowl and the Critics' Choice Awards.
With appearances on Entertainment Tonight, E!, HGTV, Fox & Friends and MTV as well as articles in People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, In Style Weddings, BusinessWeek, Entrepreneur Magazine, OK! and Us Weekly, Majcher has inspired many to entertain and has motivated wedding and event planners to get serious about their businesses.
Marley is offering Coaching Packages to our students as they get towards the end of their course to help them launch their new business. These sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of each individual student.