The Reopening of Eastern Washington Events

A complete guide for organizers on how to plan during and after COVID

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

11:00 AM — 2:30 PM

The Current State of Reopening for Events

11:00 – 11:40 a.m.

The state has begin the process of reopening events. Hear what that means and what the future might look like.

Jon Snyder, Washington State Governor’s office

Financial Resources Available For Event Organizers

11:50 – 12:30 p.m.

There are several financial resources available for festival and event organizers now, and there will be even more of them moving forward. Learn about most of them in this very important session!

Manny Cawaling, Inspire Washington

Here’s the Steps That Will Be Necessary to Open Back Up

12:40 – 1:20 p.m.

COVID compliance officers, shifting state guidelines, uncertain police situation, vaccination clinics, general admission vs reserved seating, PPE, virus variants - it’s all moving so fast and is still so up-in-the-air. Here is a summary of where we are now and where we’re likely to be this summer. All aimed to reopening events this summer.

David Doxtater, The Workshop

How to Pivot During COVID, Then Pivot Some More

1:30 – 2:10 p.m.

Learn what one of the State's most successful events has done to create a reopening plan during the changing landscape of COVID-19.

Matt Santangelo, Spokane Hoopfest