1. HALIFAX: Recognizing the Value of Major Events Presented by: Frank Garner Executive Director, Events Halifax

2. EVENTS HALIFAX: Who we are & What we do  Bidding on Events  Event Involvement  Additional Services

3. Eh!: Bidding on Events Determine who makes the DECISION

4. Eh!: Bidding on Events NEEDS Assessment A) Infrastructure a) Hotels b) Transportation c) Venues B) Volunteer Base

5. Finding the right PEOPLE for your Bid/ Steering Group Eh!: Bidding on Events

6. Presentation - Know your AUDIENCE

7. Dealing with the DECISION - Good or Bad Eh!: Bidding on Events

8. Eh!: Event Involvement EH! Involvement  Committee Member - Executive - Steering - Advisor  Special Projects - Ticket Assistance - Observer Program

9. Eh!: Additional Services EH!: Additional Services  Consultation  Sponsorship Presentations

10. Moving FORWARD OUR SUCCESSES: 2002 Royal Bank Cup 2002 Canadian Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2003 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship 2003 East Coast Music Awards 2003 Nokia Brier 2003 IATA World Theatre Congress & Festival OUR FUTURE: 2004 IIHF World Women’s Hockey Championship 2004 Bluenose International Marathon 2005 MasterCard Skate Canada 2007 ISAF World Sailing Championships 2008 IIHF World Hockey Championship 2009 World Senior Canoe Championships