CSTA – Webinar #9:  Wednesday, March 23^rd at 1:30 pm EST
How to Negotiate a Venue Contract using the New “ABCs”– Achieving Balanced Contracts!
Presenter: Heather Reid, Heather Reid Consulting

Heather will teach you how to negotiate a venue contract through better understanding of typical venue clauses.  This webinar will teach you how to achieve a balanced contract that financially and logistically protects and addresses the needs of the event host.  No need to stress over legalese or worry that you will be penalized for something you didn’t budget for!  You will leave this webinar understanding how to save money and increase profit for your next event.

Webinar #10 – Wednesday, April 20^th at 1:30 pm EST
Building a Local Sport Tourism Strategy
Presenter:  Blair McIntosh, VP Sport – Special Olympics Canada

Blair has designed this webinar to provide communities with a step-by-step planning framework to become more actively involved in the sport tourism industry.  You will learn how to quantify assets such as sport facilities and accommodations inventories and learn how to better recognize the types of sport events that are the best fit for your destination.

Webinar #11 – Wednesday, May 25^th at 1:30 pm EST
Networking Today – Beyond Cocktail Parties and Getting Past Networking Fears!
Presenter:  Brent Barootes, President and CEO of the Partnership Group – Sponsorship Specialists®

Join Brent to learn how to build the confidence and the tools you need to be a purposeful and successful networker in today’s business world.  This webinar will help you to grow your personal and professional circles by taking a look at both traditional and modern-day networking techniques.

Registration for all three webinars is now online and fees are as follows:

Members of CSTA:  $50 + tax

Non-Members:  $75 + tax

Events Rights Holders/Sport Organizations:  no charge

Check out CSTA’s full webinar schedule for more details.