Newsletter: March 18 | Consider Hosting a FFEA Member Event!

In this Issue: Webinar Opportunity • FFEA News & Updates • Member Spotlight w/ James Balkum of Balkum ProAudio And Lighting • Welcome New Members • Social Media Highlights

A MESSAGE FROM SUZANNE

March 18, 2025 - Don't miss a free webinar this Thursday, March 20 where FFEA sponsor Eventeny will discuss three collaborative tactics to engage your attendees and sponsors for your upcoming events. Details and registration are below.

We are always grateful to our members for sharing their expertise with the FFEA community. If you are an FFEA member business and you are interested in hosting a webinar, Coffee & Conversation event, Cocktails & Conversation event, or a behind the scenes tour of your next festival or event, please email me. I look forward to hearing from you!

Suzanne Neve

CEO, Florida Festivals & Events Association

FFEA News & Updates

Free Webinar March 20 | Smart Event Marketing: 3 Collaborative Tactics to Engage Attendees & Sponsors

Ready to take your event promotion to the next level? Join FFEA sponsor Eventeny for this exciting webinar where they'll reveal 3 creative, budget-friendly tactics that will help you engage your audience and maximize sponsor exposure.

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FFEA Member Odd-o-Ts’ Entertainment Acquires Glickman Productions

The merger creates a new entity: Glickerman Productionz. Glickerman Productionz is set to launch in June 2025, with its first collaborative projects already underway.

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Be Sure to Secure Your Exhibit Space for the 2025 Annual Conference & Expo

Make valuable connections with convention attendees representing a broad range of organizations including non-profits, Chambers of Commerce, Associations, Municipalities and event production companies. The group of 350 convention delegates plan a combined 3,500 events per year with millions of patrons.

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Member Spotlight

James Balkum, Owner

Balkum ProAudio And Lighting

Tell Us About Your Company.

At Balkum ProAudio and Lighting, we provide and support live sound for bands, conferences and theatre productions. We also offer DJ services.

What is Your Favorite Thing About Your Job?

Seeing the joy that comes from the audience when they hear great sound!

Why Do You Volunteer for FFEA?

I believe FFEA is the premier organization in Florida to network and partner with. They are proven and have stood the test of time. FFEA is always looking forward with fresh ideas and concepts for its members and corporate partners. What do I love love? They encourage involvement from day one. Nice Vibes also!

What is a Fun Fact about Yourself?

I Love listening to live or recorded Smooth Jazz!

Who Inspires You?

My wonderful wife and business partner.

Do you have a favorite book, podcast or quote you would like to share?

"NOBODY CARES HOW MUCH YOU KNOW, UNTIL THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE."

- THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Welcome New Members!

Chatham County Parks & Recreation

Chatham County Park & Recreation Department provides safe, useful, and attractive recreational facilities for citizens of all ages. Through a vast networks of public parks, community centers and sports programs, they are a go-to destination for events and activities year-round.

Mountain Productions

For over forty years, Mountain Productions has been providing high quality temporary and permanent entertainment structures for all kinds of events. Offering fully customizable stage design and construction. They have a variety of staging options and rigging accessories for both rent and sale, making the possibilities for unique staging solutions endless.

In Case You Missed it on Social...

Celebrating Women in Events – International Women’s Day

Today, we recognize the incredible women shaping the festival and event industry...

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Ready to Power Up Your Event Marketing?

Join us on Thursday, March 20 at 3:30 PM EDT for an exclusive webinar: "Smart Event Marketing: 3 Collaborative Tactics to Engage Attendees & Sponsors"—presented by FFEA sponsor Eventeny!

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♻️ Let’s Clean Up Our Act! ♻️

There’s no way around it—festivals, concerts, and markets can create a lot of waste. But we have the power to do better! 🌿

By being mindful of the materials we use, we can help reduce what ends up in Florida's landfills and create more sustainable events.…

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Join us this August in Orlando for the FFEA Conference—where learning meets laughter, and surprises are always on the menu!

📸 What’s happening in this photo? Wrong answers only.

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