Once you have completed this lesson, you should be able to Explain the role of professional support infrastructure
KEY TERMS Governmental support
Professional Support Infrastructure
Governmental Support Infrastructure
Government Accreditation
Selection
Why are there different types of professional support infrastructures
Organizations That Can Help with Event Planning
Event Management Companies
Production Companies
EMC
What types of events may require professional support with staging, lighting, and sound
Event Catering Companies
Party Planners and Professional Events Organizers
Why would an event manager use professional organizations to help plan an event
Benefits of External Suppliers
ideal places for event managers to identify potential suppliers for future or planned events
Why do external suppliers offer more flexibility to event managers
Meeting the Needs of Suppliers and Exhibitors
Think of an event that happened recently. What may have attracted (or deterred) suppliers from working with or at this event
Select the most appropriate answer for each of the following: Government accreditation is designed to:
Why are ad hoc suppliers able to meet the exact needs of a client
How might attending a trade convention benefit an event manager? Give more than one answer