October 24, 2018 IFEA CONFERENCE WRAP UP In early October, our team attended the 63rd International Festival & Event Convention in San Diego, California. The event provided some great insights into the event industry, event tourism, new event technology, and some...

In a previous column (ie: July 2017), I reviewed some of the primary reasons why permitting - specifically event permitting - is important for a community; for example, permitting can reduce liability, improve health & safety, and minimize the impact of events on...

Providing oversight for events held on municipal lands to ensure safety and minimize disruption is important, but most local and state/provincial governments have a greater investment in the success of their events. They are leveraging events as another tourism...

The new #EventPermit column as seen in International Festivals & Events Association's Winter issue of "ie" Magazine. Whether you produce festivals and events for a small municipality or manage permitting and production for a large city, balancing the needs of...

November 27, 2017 Are you measuring the economic impact of your events? Communities around the world have long regarded events as important motivators of tourism that can affect the development of a town, city or region. With more events comes added pressure to...

The new #EventPermit column as seen in   International Festivals & Events Association's Winter issue of "ie" Magazine. Applying for a city permit to host an event on public land is common practice in most communities. Unfortunately, application processes are...

August 8, 2017 Applying for any type of event permit can be a painful experience; it can also be a headache for issuing agencies. Are you tired of: managing paper applications? using outdated systems to track applications and approvals? running around seeking...

The new #EventPermit column as seen in International Festivals & Events Association's Fall issue of "ie" Magazine. Most communities recognize that events are more than just a celebration; they are valuable community assets. Events are image-makers, they attract...

The City of Richmond, BC Canada, is a culturally diverse and geographically unique city and, with a population of more than 200,000 residents, has been experiencing rapid growth and change. Richmond’s recreation and cultural division has grown along with the city, and...