Black Event Professionals of Arizona

As we celebrate becoming a non-profit and embark on our first-ever board of directors elections and volunteer onboarding, all annual memberships are currently at an all-time low! 

Benefits:
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry peers and leaders through exclusive events, fostering relationships that can advance your career.

Professional Development Workshops: Gain access to tailored workshops that equip you with essential skills to enhance your expertise in event planning.

Resource Accessibility: Enjoy valuable resources aimed at improving economic success, including educational materials and support in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Community Support: As a member, you contribute to BEPA's mission to assist 100,000 Black meeting professionals in Arizona by 2036, helping to build a healthier local economy through job creation and sustainable services.

Leadership Opportunities: Take an active role in shaping the future of BEPA by volunteering in leadership positions such as committee member, chair, program director, or even on the board of directors. These roles provide valuable experience and the chance to make a meaningful impact within the organization.

Basic Annual Membership (Startup Rate)

To complete your enrollment for the Student Membership, all students ARE REQUIRED to email an enrollment verification letter from their academic institution or a print out of their current class schedule to membership@blackeventprofessionals.org. All provided documents must include the following details: Member's Full Name, Current Term Begin and End Date, and Credit Units or Fulltime or Part-Time Status). You can typically find this information in your academic institution's "Student Center," or you may request a copy of your enrollment verification directly from your registrar's office. Please note that if this documentation is not provided, your membership will not be in good standing. This documentation ensures that we can accurately confirm your student status and provide you with the benefits of BEPA membership. 

Benefits:
All Basic Membership benefits at a reduced rate.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry peers and leaders through exclusive events tailored for students.

Professional Development Workshops: Access to workshops designed specifically for students, helping you build essential skills for your future career.

Resource Accessibility: Enjoy access to educational materials and resources focused on supporting your transition into the professional world.

Community Support: Contribute to BEPA's mission while connecting with other students and professionals in the field.

Leadership Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer in student committees, allowing you to gain experience and make an impact within the organization.

Annual Membership - Student (Startup Rate)

<h4>Membership Benefits Include:</h4><ul><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:var(--list-item-font-size);line-height:var(--list-item-line-height);--list-item-margin-bottom:0.25rem;--list-item-line-height:1.625rem;--list-item-font-size:0.875rem;--list-marker-color:#8b8e8f;--spacing-xs:0.5rem"><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: block; font-weight: var(--text-container-font-weight); text-align: left; line-height: var(--text-container-line-height); overflow-wrap: break-word; font-size: var(--text-container-font-size); margin-block-start: var(--spacing-sl); margin-block-end: var(--spacing-sl); --code-background-color: #212121; --code-border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); --code-color: #F8F8F8; --text-container-font-weight: 400; --text-container-line-height: 1.625rem; --text-container-font-size: 0.875rem; --spacing-sl: 0.875rem;" style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;display:block;font-weight:var(--text-container-font-weight);text-align:left;line-height:var(--text-container-line-height);overflow-wrap:break-word;font-size:var(--text-container-font-size);--code-background-color:#212121;--code-border-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);--code-color:#F8F8F8;--text-container-font-weight:400;--text-container-line-height:1.625rem;--text-container-font-size:0.875rem;--spacing-sl:0.875rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-sl);margin-block-end:var(--spacing-sl)">Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry peers and leaders through exclusive events, fostering relationships that can advance your career—all at a discounted membership rate.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;font-size:var(--list-item-font-size);line-height:var(--list-item-line-height);--list-item-margin-bottom:0.25rem;--list-item-line-height:1.625rem;--list-item-font-size:0.875rem;--list-marker-color:#8b8e8f;--spacing-xs:0.5rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-xs)"><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: block; font-weight: var(--text-container-font-weight); text-align: left; line-height: var(--text-container-line-height); overflow-wrap: break-word; font-size: var(--text-container-font-size); margin-block-start: var(--spacing-sl); margin-block-end: var(--spacing-sl); --code-background-color: #212121; --code-border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); --code-color: #F8F8F8; --text-container-font-weight: 400; --text-container-line-height: 1.625rem; --text-container-font-size: 0.875rem; --spacing-sl: 0.875rem;" style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;display:block;font-weight:var(--text-container-font-weight);text-align:left;line-height:var(--text-container-line-height);overflow-wrap:break-word;font-size:var(--text-container-font-size);--code-background-color:#212121;--code-border-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);--code-color:#F8F8F8;--text-container-font-weight:400;--text-container-line-height:1.625rem;--text-container-font-size:0.875rem;--spacing-sl:0.875rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-sl);margin-block-end:var(--spacing-sl)">Professional Development Workshops: Access free, member-only workshops tailored to equip you with essential skills and certifications, such as CMP and CMM, elevating your expertise in event planning.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;font-size:var(--list-item-font-size);line-height:var(--list-item-line-height);--list-item-margin-bottom:0.25rem;--list-item-line-height:1.625rem;--list-item-font-size:0.875rem;--list-marker-color:#8b8e8f;--spacing-xs:0.5rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-xs)"><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: block; font-weight: var(--text-container-font-weight); text-align: left; line-height: var(--text-container-line-height); overflow-wrap: break-word; font-size: var(--text-container-font-size); margin-block-start: var(--spacing-sl); margin-block-end: var(--spacing-sl); --code-background-color: #212121; --code-border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); --code-color: #F8F8F8; --text-container-font-weight: 400; --text-container-line-height: 1.625rem; --text-container-font-size: 0.875rem; --spacing-sl: 0.875rem;" style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;display:block;font-weight:var(--text-container-font-weight);text-align:left;line-height:var(--text-container-line-height);overflow-wrap:break-word;font-size:var(--text-container-font-size);--code-background-color:#212121;--code-border-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);--code-color:#F8F8F8;--text-container-font-weight:400;--text-container-line-height:1.625rem;--text-container-font-size:0.875rem;--spacing-sl:0.875rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-sl);margin-block-end:var(--spacing-sl)">Resource Accessibility: Gain valuable resources that drive economic success, including educational materials and support in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;font-size:var(--list-item-font-size);line-height:var(--list-item-line-height);--list-item-margin-bottom:0.25rem;--list-item-line-height:1.625rem;--list-item-font-size:0.875rem;--list-marker-color:#8b8e8f;--spacing-xs:0.5rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-xs)"><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: block; font-weight: var(--text-container-font-weight); text-align: left; line-height: var(--text-container-line-height); overflow-wrap: break-word; font-size: var(--text-container-font-size); margin-block-start: var(--spacing-sl); margin-block-end: var(--spacing-sl); --code-background-color: #212121; --code-border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); --code-color: #F8F8F8; --text-container-font-weight: 400; --text-container-line-height: 1.625rem; --text-container-font-size: 0.875rem; --spacing-sl: 0.875rem;" style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;display:block;font-weight:var(--text-container-font-weight);text-align:left;line-height:var(--text-container-line-height);overflow-wrap:break-word;font-size:var(--text-container-font-size);--code-background-color:#212121;--code-border-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);--code-color:#F8F8F8;--text-container-font-weight:400;--text-container-line-height:1.625rem;--text-container-font-size:0.875rem;--spacing-sl:0.875rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-sl);margin-block-end:var(--spacing-sl)">Community Support: Play a key role in BEPA’s mission to assist 100,000 Black meeting professionals nationwide by 2036, fostering job creation and sustainable services to contribute to healthier local economies.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;font-size:var(--list-item-font-size);line-height:var(--list-item-line-height);--list-item-margin-bottom:0.25rem;--list-item-line-height:1.625rem;--list-item-font-size:0.875rem;--list-marker-color:#8b8e8f;--spacing-xs:0.5rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-xs)"><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: block; font-weight: var(--text-container-font-weight); text-align: left; line-height: var(--text-container-line-height); overflow-wrap: break-word; font-size: var(--text-container-font-size); margin-block-start: var(--spacing-sl); margin-block-end: var(--spacing-sl); --code-background-color: #212121; --code-border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); --code-color: #F8F8F8; --text-container-font-weight: 400; --text-container-line-height: 1.625rem; --text-container-font-size: 0.875rem; --spacing-sl: 0.875rem;" style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;display:block;font-weight:var(--text-container-font-weight);text-align:left;line-height:var(--text-container-line-height);overflow-wrap:break-word;font-size:var(--text-container-font-size);--code-background-color:#212121;--code-border-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);--code-color:#F8F8F8;--text-container-font-weight:400;--text-container-line-height:1.625rem;--text-container-font-size:0.875rem;--spacing-sl:0.875rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-sl);margin-block-end:var(--spacing-sl)">Leadership Opportunities: Members in good standing can actively shape BEPA’s future by volunteering for leadership positions such as committee member, chair, program director, or even roles on the Board of Directors. These opportunities provide valuable experience and allow you to make a meaningful impact.</li></ul><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: block; font-weight: 400; text-align: left; line-height: var(--text-container-line-height); overflow-wrap: break-word; font-size: var(--text-container-font-size); margin-block-start: var(--spacing-sl); margin-block-end: var(--spacing-sl); color: rgb(46, 47, 48); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; --code-background-color: #212121; --code-border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); --code-color: #F8F8F8; --text-container-font-weight: 400; --text-container-line-height: 1.625rem; --text-container-font-size: 0.875rem; --spacing-sl: 0.875rem;" style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;display:block;font-weight:400;text-align:left;line-height:var(--text-container-line-height);overflow-wrap:break-word;font-size:var(--text-container-font-size);color:rgb(46, 47, 48);font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;--code-background-color:#212121;--code-border-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);--code-color:#F8F8F8;--text-container-font-weight:400;--text-container-line-height:1.625rem;--text-container-font-size:0.875rem;--spacing-sl:0.875rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-sl);margin-block-end:var(--spacing-sl)">Your annual donation supports BEPA’s impactful signature events—like our annual conference—and funds ongoing training and community initiatives. Together, we’re addressing the diverse needs of Black event professionals, creating pathways to success, and building a stronger industry.<span fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: block; font-weight: 400; text-align: left; line-height: var(--text-container-line-height); overflow-wrap: break-word; font-size: var(--text-container-font-size); margin-block-start: var(--spacing-sl); margin-block-end: var(--spacing-sl); color: rgb(46, 47, 48); font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; --code-background-color: #212121; --code-border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); --code-color: #F8F8F8; --text-container-font-weight: 400; --text-container-line-height: 1.625rem; --text-container-font-size: 0.875rem; --spacing-sl: 0.875rem;" style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;display:block;font-weight:400;text-align:left;line-height:var(--text-container-line-height);overflow-wrap:break-word;font-size:var(--text-container-font-size);color:rgb(46, 47, 48);font-family:system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;--code-background-color:#212121;--code-border-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);--code-color:#F8F8F8;--text-container-font-weight:400;--text-container-line-height:1.625rem;--text-container-font-size:0.875rem;--spacing-sl:0.875rem;margin:0px;margin-block-start:var(--spacing-sl);margin-block-end:var(--spacing-sl)">Join us today and be part of something transformative!

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to you as a new member of Black Event Professionals of Arizona. Your commitment to our cause is especially heartwarming, considering that we are a new nonprofit organization looking to fill over 30 new volunteer roles. Whether you will be helping us structure membership, create new programs, or coordinate our annual conference, I am truly grateful that you are invested in doing the work. As a volunteer-led organization, we rely on individuals like you who dedicate their time and efforts to make our mission happen. It's important to note that our volunteers, who work tirelessly and without compensation, are also responsible for covering their expenses to attend the very events and programs we are raising funds for. One of my personal goals as your President is to ensure that our board of directors and the hardworking individuals making these initiatives possible will not have to pay in the future. On behalf of everyone at Black Event Professionals of Arizona, I want to say thank you for becoming a member of our cause. As a member, you are now part of a dedicated community of individuals who are passionate about our mission.We look forward to keeping you updated on our progress and involving you in our upcoming activities and events. Your involvement and commitment are invaluable to us, and we are excited to have you on board. Thank you once again for your membership and for believing in our mission. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1737273717/myewkanvpy2c1hz1tm4z.png" style="width:138px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto 5px 0px;text-align:left;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />Timmesse ThompsonFounder & Presidenttimmesse@blackeventprofessionals.org

Membership Benefits Include:<ul><li>Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry peers and leaders through exclusive events, fostering relationships that can advance your career—all at a discounted membership rate.</li><li>Professional Development Workshops: Access free, member-only workshops tailored to equip you with essential skills and certifications, such as CMP and CMM, elevating your expertise in event planning.</li><li>Resource Accessibility: Gain valuable resources that drive economic success, including educational materials and support in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.</li><li>Community Support: Play a key role in BEPA’s mission to assist 100,000 Black meeting professionals nationwide by 2036, fostering job creation and sustainable services to contribute to healthier local economies.</li><li>Leadership Opportunities: Members in good standing can actively shape BEPA’s future by volunteering for leadership positions such as committee member, chair, program director, or even roles on the Board of Directors. These opportunities provide valuable experience and allow you to make a meaningful impact.</li></ul>Your annual donation supports BEPA’s impactful signature events—like our annual conference—and funds ongoing training and community initiatives. Together, we’re addressing the diverse needs of Black event professionals, creating pathways to success, and building a stronger industry.Join us today and be part of something transformative!

Black Event Professionals of Arizona

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