2020-2021 Conference Board of Directors
Jason Camis, IOM
Secretary & Program Chair
Gardner Edgerton (KS) Chamber of Commerce
913-856-6464
[email protected]
Betsy Atkins, IOM
Board Member
Greater Hot Springs (AR) Chamber of Commerce
501-321-1700
[email protected]
Josh Driskell, IOM
Board Member & Marketing Chair
Jenks (OK) Chamber of Commerce
918-299-5005
[email protected]
Tammy Long, IOM
Board Member; CCEM Representative
Missouri (MO) Chamber of Commerce & Industry
4573-634-3511
[email protected]
Shelley Short, IOM
Board Member; AEDCE Representative
Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives
501-944-2028
[email protected]
Ruth Littlefield IOM, CCE
MAKO Association Manager
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Marketing & Promotions
This committee is responsible for developing and implementing marketing initiatives and activities to increase awareness of the conference and attract attendees, sponsors, speakers, etc. This committee will provide compelling and innovative promotional materials and social media information in order to enhance attendance.
Planning & Logistics
This committee is responsible for executing logistic elements associated with the event coordination, that include conference hotel contract and attendee registrations. Strong communication with other committees, as to their needs in relation with this committee’s focus, is prudent to the success of the conference as a whole.
Program
This committee is responsible for developing conference session content and securing speakers for the annual conference, both keynote and breakout sessions. Other responsibilities include planning activities, outside of educational, that connect attendees with each other.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
This committee is responsible for the solicitation and fulfillment of sponsors and exhibitors for the conference. Committee members will develop an agreement outlining benefits of each along with marketing and benefits. They will also work with these businesses/organizations to determine their needs for exhibitor space throughout the conference