On November 13th, our ILEA Seattle November Event brought together members, partners, and supporters for a memorable night at Parkview Event Space . Cocktails for a Cause  blended community, connection, and practical education while raising over $1,600 for the ILEA Seattle Accelerate Program, with a portion donated to the Seattle Food Committee . Expert Leadership and Inspiring Education: The event was produced by Deci Evans, Founder of Kind & Co. Events , Immediate Past Pres

An ILEA Seattle program recap — September 30, 2025 You did it, Seattle!  On September 30, our community packed the room to toast the end of a whirlwind 2025 summer season and to dig into something every event pro craves more of: time. The team from Loophole Automation  — Archer (CEO), Sean  (Business Optimization Lead), and Noah  (CTO) — led a hands‑on workshop and live demo that showed how thoughtful automation can turn peak‑season chaos into calm, repeatable wins. Why this

"Witch, Please" - What a night! Parties thrown by event professionals are always the BEST! I mean... we know how to PARTY! This reel by Rebecca Lynn Films says it all! Wish you were there? I do, and I WAS there! Lol! ;-D Take a look at the gallery of photos here: https://sarahkusz.pic-time.com/-ILEAHalloween Please tag our fabulous sponsor photographer Sarah Kusz (@sarahkuszstudio /  @shk.weddings ) if you share any of these pics. Photos from the MVP Photobooth linked here as

Written by: Monea Swain, Director of DEI for ILEA Seattle As the greater Seattle area wedding season comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate and congratulate all of our incredible event professionals. You’ve powered through another season filled with long hours, beautiful celebrations, and the kind of magic that makes weddings across our region truly unforgettable. To honor the close of this busy time, we thought it would be fun to explore and highlight some w

Five of Seattle's event pros traveled all the way to Boston to deep dive into the foundations of creative thinking, uncovering the essential mindsets, habits, and tools that fuel innovation. The event took place at the Sheraton Commander Hotel , where event professionals from all over experienced three full days of powerhouse events: Chapter Leadership Day, the Annual General Meeting, SEARCH Foundation's Patrol event, and the prestigious Esprit Awards, alongside educational

Let’s set the scene: fifteen of Seattle’s event pros locked in a hotel together for two days. No, it’s not the start of a new reality...

Wondering what to do after marching in the Pride Parade with the Seattle Event's Industry? First, hit the festy, but after - come...

What does it take to build a successful event business? At Event Entrepreneurs: Lessons in Growth, our expert panelists—Jacqueline Tabor...

Step into a world of enchantment at the Emerald City Applause Awards (ECAAs), where creativity and triumph bloom in a Fairytale Garden....

As spring breathes life back into the Seattle landscape, a season of magic unfolds! It’s time to recognize and applaud the talented event...

In our November educational session, "Building Lasting Relationships: The Art of Client Development," moderator Molly Klein guided an...

At ILEA Seattle, we believe that opportunity and access are the foundations of diversity, equity, and inclusion. That's why we're proud...

Last month, ILEA's I-24 conference (held in our very own city) was a tremendous success in bringing together professionals from all...

Hi Everyone!   Our summer swear-in social was such a blast! We were blessed with beautiful weather that we got to enjoy on the upstairs...

One benefit of being an ILEA member is the opportunity to have your business showcased on our social media platforms and in our...

The joint ILEA Seattle and NACE Seattle LinkedIn Luncheon was a hit! Our guest speaker Ian Cobb shared with us his top tips for how to...

What an amazing day this was for everyone. WIPA Seattle and ILEA Seattle joined forces to make a strong statement and impact during the...

Hello ILEA Seattle Members, As we step into this exciting new year, I am honored to serve as your president. Our theme for this year is...

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