Taking It To The Stratosphere…
Author: Austin Stanfel
For those who are not aware, the NRPA Annual Conference 2015 will be held this year in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 15-17, 2015. To refresh your memory, NRPA is an annual gathering of parks and recreation professionals from all over America. The conference aims to provide a platform for both established and novice parks and recreation individuals who would like to take their businesses to the next level.
There are nearly hundreds of things that happen every year at the annual NRPA conference. However, the most crucial thing about this conference is the opportunity for parks and recreational businesses to network and find the right suppliers and investors that can help propel their businesses forward.
Why Conferences like NRPA are Momentous
If you are thinking of sitting this one out, think again. There are no words that would help me emphasize on the significance of attending conferences like NRPA. Imagine a hall full of people from the industry where you would like to grow. Imagine the expertise and ideas brought to the table by highly skilled people. Imagine the hundreds of investors who are just looking to find their next big project (you never know, it could be your business).
When it comes to parks and recreation businesses, it is extremely critical that you understand the importance of relevant public and international conferences. Why? Because this might be your only chance to get enough exposure. And that’s not just it; this may be your chance to meet the right people.
What to Look forward to?
There are practically hundreds of organizations that offer professionals a chance to explore more opportunities and find themselves a good team that will not only understand the extent of each business but also help the entrepreneurs make it through the tight spot of the industry.
For the sake of this article, I will try to keep it focused on NRPA. The three-day event will have everything from fun and games to contests that can help entrepreneurs earn ample financial rewards to kick start their business.
Here is a list of the primary activities that you can partake in during the conference:
• Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions Meeting (COAPRT)• PCW: Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course• “How Parks Can Help Save the Monarchs” event.
• Parks for the Next Generation: Programming, Planning, and Design
• Maintaining Parks and Trails to High Standards in Economic Downturn
• Military & Municipal Recreation Partnering: Creative Community Programming Solutions
• OSI: Mystery History Tour
• Parks and Recreation Trends
• Parks PX: A Prescription for Public Health
• OSI: Gangster’s Paradise: An Arts and Cultural Tour of Downtown Las Vegas
• Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions Meeting (COAPRT).
• Parks Build Community: Joe Kneip Park Dedication
• PCW: Aquatics Facility Operator Instructor Workshop-Day 1
• Parks & Playgrounds: A Grading System For Play and Fitness
The above-mentioned events are only a few of the events. For more information regarding NRPA, visit http://www.nrpa.org