2024 Events
Join us for wine and networking at our April 2024 Mixer at The Tell Me Bar in the Lower Garden District. Your ticket includes one complimentary glass of wine. Cash bar will also be available.
Photographer Anthony LaMothe will be taking headshots for our guests during the event - your choice of one image with light editing is included (additional images and high end retouching available for a fee.)
This event is FREE for NACE Members (RSVP code will be sent via email) and $20 for Non-Members.
ABOUT THE TELL ME BAR Is A Natural Wine Bar Located At 1235 Saint Thomas Street, In The Lower Garden District Of New Orleans. Set Against The Backdrop Of A Sweeping Highwayscape, The Tell Me Bar Is An Intentional & Intimate Hang Out Spot With A Large Patio And A Tropical Mid-Century Italian Vibe. We Are A Space For All People To Gather; A Fertile Ground For The Cultivation Of Conversation About Wine & Beyond
Join us for our May 2024 Lunch + Learn at the legendary Rosy's Jazz Hall in New Orleans.
We're excited to hear from guest speaker Armando Seledon, CSEP, CTA as he shares "I Wish I Would Have Known" - insights from wins, challenges, losses and observations from his 15+ years in the events industry.
"This seminar will go over a few things I wish I would have known in the beginning to help me along the way," shares Armando.
Many thanks to The Hotel Provincial for providing the hotel accommodations for Armando's stay in New Orleans!
Thank you also to our Photography Sponsor for this event, Anthony LaMothe Photography
About the Speaker:
Armando Seledon, CSEP, CTA has 15+ years of event management, production and event sales experience. He has worked on a wide scale of projects from weddings, social and corporate events to large scale trade shows. Armando has won local, national, and international design awards in the industry for a variety of projects.
Armando holds the prestigious Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation. He is one of only four in San Antonio and one of less than 600 in the world to hold this designation. He is also an avid advocate for tourism and holds a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) designation as well.
His event experience includes years as the Special Events Manager & Producer of central Texas’ largest convention sized bridal show. He owned his own floral, planning and design business for 5 years, closing it in 2017 to pursue his event career in corporate events as the Sales Account Manager for Capers Destination Management Company, and an Account Executive at Hosts Texas. Armando has also worked for Visit San Antonio as a Destination Experience Manager and now is the Associate Director of Member Engagement with Visit San San Antonio. He has held a board position of International Live Events Association (ILEA) San Antonio Chapter for the last 8 years and now serves as the South West Regional Vice President for ILEA. Armando is a city guy and northerner at heart hailing from Chicago but now calls Texas home.
Rosy’s Jazz Hall Events and Catering
500 Valence St New Orleans, LA 70115
https://www.rosysjazzhall.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Rosysjazzhall.neworleans.weddingreceptionvenue
Instagram: @rosysjazzhall
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Speaker: Armando Seledon
https://www.armandoseledon.com
https://www.facebook.com/armando.seledon
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Hotel Accommodations:
The Hotel Provincial
https://www.hotelprovincial.com/
sAVE THE DATES FOR OUR
UPCOMING MEETINGS + MIXERS
2024
APRIL 24
Mixer + Headshots at The Tell Me Bar
MAY 8
Lunch & Program at Rosy’s Jazz Hall
Armando Seledon: I Wish I Would Have Known
JUNE 12
Lunch + Learn
Fireside Chat
Wedding Experts having an intimate discussion about wedding trends in a post pandemic world.
AUGUST 7
Recap Experience and Member Mixer
SEPTEMBER 13
Tasty Bites of the South Catering Competition
OCTOBER 9
DMC Panel
A panel of various DMC representatives sharing insight about working with a DMC
NOVEMBER 13
Member Meeting, Election, & Wine Dinner
DECEMBER 11
Awards Ceremony & Holiday Party
Thank you to our 2024 Strategic Partners!
