1. Nobody Ever Tells Me Anything (NETMA) Committee Informational Session Tuesday, April 28, 2015 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Carnegie Library’s Auditorium 244 W. Michigan Ave. in Downtown Jackson

2. Agenda Overview I.Welcome and Introductions II.Purpose of forming the NETMA Committee III.Overview of Key Goals for the NETMA Committee IV.Why Join NETMA V.Question and Answers VI.How to join the NETMA Committee

3. I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

4. II. Purpose of forming the NETMA Committee

5. III. Overview of Key Goals for the NETMA Committee Facilitate local travel industry* awareness of Jackson County festivals and events. Create a forum for festivals and events to better their event through educational opportunities and best practice sharing Develop a downloadable tool kit to help event staff and volunteers be successful *Besides the event organizers and key volunteers, the local travel industry includes, but isn’t limited to hotels, motels, B & B’s, restaurants, potential event vendors, day of event volunteers, restaurants, coffee shops, media etc.

6. IV. Why Join NETMA Potential funding assistance for a one year membership in Michigan Festival and Events Association or similar association. Potential funding assistance for a one year membership in the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Potential access to Experience Jackson resources – Sponsorship and co-op advertising opportunities – Promotional and Educational resources What’s in it for me?

7. V. Question and Answers

8. VI. Join the NETMA Committee