Overview

Since 1992 the Networks staff members have established credibility and expertise in the planning and coordination of various conferences and training events. We work in partnership with you to identify your goals and objectives for your event, and assist in strategizing the best means of achieving those outcomes.

Training activities may include, but are not limited to, corporate celebrations, training events, conferences, and annual events. Organizational Development activities may include organizational retreats, board meetings, and facilitation of meetings or organizational planning. When planning your next event, look to establishing a partnership with us.

Networks is able to provide the following resources to assist in the smooth coordination of your event:

• Coordination of guest speaker arrangements.
• Customized marketing materials (brochures, flyers, event home page).
• Capability of providing customized email invitations.
• Online registration and payment.
• Coordination of catering/location logistics.
• Point person for event coordination/communication.
• Onsite presence the day(s) of your event.
• Evaluation/feedback, and more.

To request Technical Assistance, complete a Training and Technical Assistance Request Form, email Jill Gromen, or call 1-866-683-3651.

Projects & Activities

Our current projects and activities include:

• Employment 1st Philadelphia Strategic Planning.
• Employment 1st PA! Symposium.

Photo Gallery

Enjoy our slideshow of Event Planning & Coordination images. Please check back frequently, as more pictures will be added as they become available!

Upcoming Events

• Planning Accessible Events Webinar

Visit our Upcoming Events Calendar to see which events are happening this month!

How Can I Get Involved?

The Event Planning & Coordination would greatly appreciate donations of these items and services, or funding that would help us acquire them!

It is necessary to develop and maintain the necessary equipment to provide quality distance learning options for our customers. Equipment currently needed includes:

• Quality Sound System: $5000
• Video Conferencing System (Blackboard Collaborate): $3500/year
• Yamaha Conference Microphone and Speaker System (for small to medium size rooms): $1100

It is our commitment to provide accessible learning options for everyone who participates in our training events. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to provide certain accommodations. Your donations can help to provide these services for our events:

• Sign Language Interpretation: $500 - $1000/day (depends on # of interpreters needed)
• Braille Services: up to $1000 (for one day of conference materials)
• Closed Captioning: up to $2000/day (includes transcription services)

We also have some general technology items needed to help with the development and planning of events, including:

• Updated Registration System: $8000/year
• Online Backup and File Sharing through LiveDrive: $2000/year

The Event Planning & Coordination Team

• Diane Kehoe
• Stacey Figueroa
• Doris Kalina
• Julie Sozio, M.H.S.
• Andrew Vizuete