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The EDPA Foundation Inc. supports the event and display industry by providing educational resources, networking opportunities, and community engagement to enhance professional growth and innovation.

Join the EDPA Northeast Chapter for an evening of networking and connection during AUSA 2026!Whether you&#39;re attending AUSA or simply in the D.C. area, stop by to connect with colleagues and friends from across the exhibit, events, and experiential marketing industry. It&rsquo;s a great opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, make new connections, and unwind after a busy day.Enjoy drinks, conversation, and a relaxed evening with the EDPA Northeast community.Event Highlights<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Networking with industry colleagues and EDPA members</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drinks and light bites</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A casual atmosphere to reconnect and build new relationships</li></ul>Thursday, October 8 | 6:00&ndash;9:00 PMWe look forward to seeing you there!

AUSA Happy Hour and Networking Event

Benefiting the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic Fund This year, the EDPA Northeast Classic Golf Outing is proud to support the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic Fund. The mission of the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic is to help families in the exhibition and events industry who have suffered severe tragedies or are facing overwhelming medical expenses. Through financial assistance and ongoing support, the organization provides meaningful relief to industry professionals and their families during some of life&#39;s most difficult moments. For more than two decades, the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic Fund has embodied the spirit of our industry&mdash;bringing people together to support colleagues and families when they need it most. The fund&#39;s commitment extends beyond financial assistance, providing encouragement, compassion, and a strong sense of community during challenging times. As members of the exhibition and events community, we are proud to support an organization that continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many within our industry.Proceeds from this year&#39;s outing will directly support the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic Fund and its mission to assist industry families facing extraordinary challenges.

The EDPA Classic Golf Outing

Join EDPA Northeast for an exclusive private suite experience as the Baltimore Orioles take on the Los Angeles Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Tuesday, August 4. 🕡 First Pitch: 6:35 PM (Suite opens prior to game time.) Your $125 all-inclusive ticket includes: 🍔 Food &amp; beverages 🎟️ Orioles game ticket 🏟️ Exclusive access to the EDPA Northeast private suite 🚗 Automatic entry for a chance to win 1 of 4 complimentary parking passes Bring a colleague, enjoy the game, and take advantage of a great opportunity to network in a relaxed setting. 🎟️ Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis!

EDPA Northeast Night at the Ballpark August 4th

Supporting one of our OwnRally at the Alley is more than a networking event. &nbsp;It is a moment where our industry comes together to do what it does best: show up for one another. Each year, EDPA Northeast hosts Rally at the Alley to raise funds in support of an industry professional facing unexpected hardship. It&rsquo;s an evening built around community, generosity, and the belief that no one in this industry should have to face life&rsquo;s toughest challenges alone. For 2026, we are honored to share the story of our candidate, Blaike Rathbun, an emerging leader whose resilience reflects the very spirit of our community. Register today to reserve your tickets or sponsor this event. &nbsp;Profits from this event will go to support Blaike during her recovery. &nbsp;

Rally at the Alley

Support One of Our Own&nbsp;Rally at the Alley is more than a networking event. &nbsp;It is a moment where our industry comes together to do what it does best: show up for one another. Each year, EDPA Northeast hosts Rally at the Alley to raise funds in support of an industry professional facing unexpected hardship. It&rsquo;s an evening built around community, generosity, and the belief that no one in this industry should have to face life&rsquo;s toughest challenges alone. For 2026, we are honored to share the story of our candidate, Blaike Rathbun, an emerging leader whose resilience reflects the very spirit of our community. Register today to sponsor this event. &nbsp;Profits from this event will go to support Blaike during her recovery. &nbsp;

Annual Sponsors Enjoy:TWO Tickets to the EDPA Northeast Chapter&rsquo;s major events, Rally at the Alley and The Classic Golf Tournament (a $600 value).Logo recognition at all events (6+) noted as an annual sponsor, as well as verbal mention of sponsorship during those events.Permanent logo recognition on Chapter website for the sponsorship year.(1) blog on the Chapter website about the sponsor company (summary and images to be supplied by company).(1) exclusive feature social media post(1) exclusive feature eblast, sent to our member database of over 250 individuals. Annual sponsorships run January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027$1.500 New Annual Sponsors$1,350 Renewal Rate (for 2024 Annual Sponsors)

Annual Sponsors Enjoy:TWO Tickets to the EDPA Northeast Chapter’s major events, Rally at the Alley and The Classic Golf Tournament (a $600 value).Logo recognition at all events (6+) noted as an annual sponsor, as well as verbal mention of sponsorship during those events.Permanent logo recognition on Chapter website for the sponsorship year.(1) blog on the Chapter website about the sponsor company (summary and images to be supplied by company).(1) exclusive feature social media post(1) exclusive feature eblast, sent to our member database of over 250 individuals.Annual sponsorships run January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027$1.500 New Annual Sponsors$1,350 Renewal Rate (for 2024 Annual Sponsors)

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AUSA Happy Hour and Networking Event

The EDPA Classic Golf Outing

EDPA Northeast Night at the Ballpark August 4th

Rally at the Alley

Rally at the Alley

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