March 30th

Three Rivers Convention Center

Meeting Rooms C&D

7016 W Grandridge BlvdKennewick, WA 99336

Attend the WFEA Southeast Washington Seminar (free but you need to register below) and be the first to learn about the preliminary details for this exciting program on funding for you

Welcome and Introductions

11:00 AM

Sybil Young, 3 Rivers Convention Center

Elizabeth McLaughlin, Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation

How to Put on a Financially Sustainable Event Surrounded by Uncertainty

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM

Like most other events in the U.S., most festivals in the State of Washington have had to postpone or cancel several of their events during COVID-19. Despite generating very little revenue, hear how they’re planning to come back this summer.

Bruce Skinner, Executive Director Washington Festivals and Events

Complimentary Lunch:

Incredible News: A Report on $3.5 Million Being Made Available to the State’s Event Organizers

12:00 – 12:30 PM

You won’t want to miss this – the Washington State Department of Commerce is making $3.5 million available in the spring/summer specifically for festival and events like the ones you produce. The intent is to make these funds available to as many events as possible – hear up to date details at this seminar!

A Report on the Reopening of Events in Southeast Washington

12:30 – 1:20 PM

Many events, whether they be festivals or fundraising events, are planning to reopen this spring and summer – hear how they plan to do it.

Sybil Young, 3 Rivers Convention Center

Elizabeth McLaughlin, Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation

Questions and Answers

1:20 – 2:00 PM

The WFEA Southeast Washington Chapter would like to know what issues that event organizers would like addressed going forward. In addition, this will be the time to ask questions of any of our presenters.

Moderator: Bruce Skinner, Washington Festivals and Events