Who We Are

The Event Planners Association is the national trade association for professionals in the event and amusement industries. The EPA provides a unique support system for independent business owners as members benefit from the EPA’s in-house law firm, in-house insurance agency, marketing specialists, professional certifications, local networking opportunities, continuing education, affinity programs and regulatory support. Our mission is to provide the foundational elements of a successful business and facilitate the highest standards of excellence and professionalism.

The EPA also acts a resource to the public as an educator and source of ethical, reliable and competent business professionals for hire.

Why Join The Event Planners Association?

One of the greatest resources for professional and personal development is the connection between professionals in the same industry, whether it is with professional event planners or rental inflatables. Access to other’s experiences and knowledge allows members to broaden their insights, solve challenges and develop innovative ways to build businesses.

Being an independent business owner can often be a lonely place to be. An EPA member is not alone and receives the support and encouragement needed to build his or her business on a strong foundation.

Local EPA Chapters

Chapters provide a forum for growth and development of members and a resource for the public in identifying and connecting with reliable, ethical and competent professional event planners.

Chapters are organized around a group of EPA members who live or work in a particular geographical area. They may also be organized around the industries represented by the EPA (Events, such as professional event planners, or Amusements, such as rental inflatables). Local chapters plan and conduct innovative activities tailored to local needs, but are designed to accomplish the Association’s overall purpose and objectives of furthering event related industries like professional event planners.

Find or Start a Local Chapter

Why Hire an EPA Member?

All EPA members, such as event, wedding and meeting planners, amusement rental and inflatables industry members and others, must abide by the strict EPA Code of Ethics which requires ethical, reliable and competent conduct. EPA members have access to safety standards, certifications, proper legal contracts and insurance, enabling them to confidently provide the very best products and services available. Whether our members are event, wedding and meeting planners, inflatable games and amusement rental industry members or event suppliers; they will continue to strive for excellence and the utmost professionalism.