Welcome to our ISES Hampton Roads website!

We are celebrating our 10th year as a chapter of this wonderful organization, and ISES is celebrating its 25th anniversary across the globe this year.  Never before has It been more exciting to be a part ISES.  Did you know that the special events industry now contributes more to the gross national product of the United States than the automobile industry?

The International Special Event Society is composed of over five thousand members worldwide and is rapidly growing.  This includes event planners, hotels, special event facilities, caterers, photographers, videographers, audio-visual specialists, bakers, floral designers, printers, fund-raising professionals, educators, rental companies, lighting designers and many other disciplines in our industry.   

In the special event business, we are one big family of amazing resources and help to each other.  I have called on ISES members all across the country to discuss ideas, obtain resources and to ask for advice.  Now, more than ever, it is important to pull together as an industry and be there for each other. 

The ISES logo and brand has high visibility and recognition.  Being a member and using the ISES logo will literally bring business to you and show your current and potential customers that you are one of the best in our industry.  The more you get involved in ISES, the more you will receive in return.

Outstanding education and networking opportunities await you when you become a member of our chapter and attend our monthly events.  We have the most amazing schedule of speakers and educational topics ever.  We are off to a wonderful year and we invite you to get involved in this incredible organization.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Tom Johnson
President
ISES Hampton Roads