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13 May 2025

Tariffs, Travel & Events: What Small Business Event Producers Need to Know Now

Tariffs, Travel & Events: What Small Business Event Producers Need to Know Now

📢 Attention SISO Members! 📢

Join us for the SISO Small Business SIG briefing tailored for small business owners in the trade show and conference industry. 🏢✨

🗓 Date: Tuesday, May 13 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM ET

We'll cover the latest on tariffs, travel restrictions, and cross-border logistics impacting event planning and profitability.

Moderated by Walter Charnizon with special guest Tommy Goodwin, EVP of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, who will share insights on emerging policy shifts and answer your questions.

This is your chance to voice your concerns and shape ECA's advocacy efforts.

🔗 Registration is FREE – Sign up now to secure your spot and receive meeting details!

👉 Register today https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_1QU8FcNSxejpF1Po2Fr-w and invite your teams!

 

 

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