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Join your peers at NACE's Virtual Listen & Learn "Get Found: How AI Is Changing Vendor Search", happening Wednesday, October 21 at 11:30 am ET.

Register to understand how AI tools gather information about your business and unlock strategies for increasing your visibility in AI search. Secure your spot at the link in bio.

#ThisIsNACE by @nacenational

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5 days ago

Shape the future of NACE as a volunteer!

Make an impact on NACE through national committees, task forces, and short-term microvolunteering opportunities that work for you and your schedule.

Don’t miss out this opportunity to explore new connections, discover new skills, and advance your leadership abilities with NACE.

Committees are assigned between November & January. Submit the volunteer interest form by October 30 to be considered. Link in bio.

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7 days ago

Stand out with a credential built for catering and events.

The CPCE showcases your knowledge across seven core competencies. Ready to earn yours? Prepare with expert guidance, live study sessions and practice questions through the CPCE Fast Track & Study Group.

📅 Wednesdays, October 7–November 4
⏰ 7–8 PM ET

Learn more and register at the link in our bio. by @nacenational

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Secure your spot at NACE's Virtual Listen & Learn "Human First, Future Ready" on October 14 at 2pm ET!

Join us to unlock key strategies for elevating client experiences using AI tools while maintaining the human touch. Register at the link in bio.

#ThisIsNACE by @nacenational

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Reminder: don't miss your chance to unlock discounted registration to Wedding MBA, the wedding industry's premier educational event!

Register by Wednesday, September 30, with code NACE26 to lock in your exclusive NACE member rate of just $235.

Secure your spot at the link in our bio to save.

#ThisIsNACE by @nacenational

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19 days ago

Build the knowledge that sets you apart in catering and events.

The CPCE credential validates your expertise across seven core competencies, from event design and execution to sales, operations, risk management and more.

Pro-tip: The CPCE Fast Track & Study Group combines self-paced coursework with guidance from an expert CPCE Trainer, live study sessions and practice questions to help you strengthen your knowledge and approach the exam with confidence.

📅 Wednesdays, October 7–November 4
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM ET
🎓 13 contact hours

Learn more and register in our bio. by @nacenational

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Don't miss out on discounted registration to Wedding MBA, the wedding industry's premier educational event.

Register by Sunday, September 27, with code NACE26 to lock in your exclusive NACE member rate of just $235.

Secure your spot at the link in our bio.

#ThisIsNACE by @nacenational

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NACE Virtual Book Club meets tomorrow, September 23, at 1pm ET to discuss, "The Art of Gathering," by Priya Parker.

Whether you've read every chapter or just a few pages, you're welcome to join the conversation. Registration is free for NACE members and non-members. Link in bio. by @nacenational

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Tune in to insightful conversations with industry leaders from NACE Experience 2026!

Recorded during the conference and hosted by Kevin Dennis and Michelle Stansfield, these two episodes of Mind Your Wedding Business journey through a range of topics including AI and technology, changing workplace culture, and the importance of relationships.

Explore the ideas shaping the industry today. Listen at the link in bio.

#ThisIsNACE #NACEEXP26 @wedding_iq by @nacenational

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Fall 2026 CPCE Study Group sessions begin on October 7!

Join this guided 5-week experience designed to help you master core competencies and earn your Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) credential, helping you stand out as a trusted expert in our industry.

Register to build confidence and help you succeed on exam day. Link in bio.

#ThisIsNACE by @nacenational

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Join NACE's upcoming Listen & Learn "Attending a Networking Event is Just the Beginning" on September 29 at 1pm EDT!

Discover a clear path for building the right relationships and referral marketing strategies to grow your business. Register at the link in our bio.

#ThisIsNACE by @nacenational

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📸 @anthonylamothephotography
Planning @amandapriceevents
Entertainment @becollective.live
Band @bluerhythm_band
Horns @gotgroovenola

D R E A M O N

Such a powerful statement. It's human. It's hope, life, love. Inspiration. It's why we gravitate to this song so much. Impactful. We identify with this. Emotion is such a driver in our show. We are not merely a "showband," we are an energy shifter in a concert format.

Imagine this, another invitation. Another "networking event." Another week away from your family. Another long plane ride followed by a week of educations, presentations, and demonstrations about how AI will replace you if you don't step up your game. Every interaction the same as the last. Where you from, what do you do, how long have you been doing it... rarely connection.

Then it happens. That one night when you step into a room expecting another basic "cocktail" experience of drinks and forced conversation. But this time it's different. There is energy as soon as you step in. As the night builds, the people who were once strangers become one. Connections are made organically. Music does this. Incredible music assures this. It's an investment that pulls teams together with memories they can connect on for years. A night where dream became reality.

So Dream On. It's our gift.

Thank you to Amanda Price, @tony.leggio from @signaturedmc_nola and Michelle Dunnick for trusting us when the epxectaions are highest.

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#dreamon #neworleans #corporateentertainment #showband taken in The Fillmore New Orleans by @nacenational

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