Independent Event Producers - IEP
For the purpose of membership, an IEP is any company with no ownership or control by any company in the spirit industry with annual gross revenue of $5 million, or more.
The Purposes And Mission
The purposes and mission of the corporation are to provide an organization of independently owned event companies whose mission is to collectively influence the cheerleading and dance industry, to promote independent event producers and work to insure the long-term viability of these independent event producers in the industry. This will be an organization built on integrity that is comprised of independently owned event companies that are unique in their identities, united in their goals, equivalent in their voices and committed to their customers.
Proud To Be Independent – Branded By No One
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Eight companies met in New Orleans, LA last June ’09 to discuss forming an organization to strengthen our independence [Mardi Gras, UPA Cheer & Dance, Cheer America, Pac West, WSA, Spirit Celebration, Champion Cheer & Cheer Ltd.]. The mission statement, goals, organization structure and initial plan were devised. From there, a 2nd meeting was scheduled in Dallas, TX and on August 24th, 2009, the official Independent Event Producers organization was launched. Colleen Little from Cheer America was appointed temporary Chair and Lisa Saline from UPA Cheer & Dance was appointed the Membership Director. The IEP is an inclusive organization where your voice is heard!
MEMBERSHIP
As of 8/29/09, we are 20 members strong
TO JOIN
UPA@WeAreIEP.com
QUESTIONS & INTERVIEWS
CheerAmerica@WeAreIEP.com
MEMBER COMMENTS
“After reviewing the information with my husband we have decided it would be just insane to not join the IEP at this time. It sounds like a truly great organization with great things ahead.” - Renee Smith, United Cheer
“Thanks to everyone for a good meeting in Dallas. The groundwork is always the hardest… like choreographing a routine. Once the routine is set, then you can have fun. We will have a routine soonJ” - Billy Smith, Spirit Celebration
“Dear Esteemed Colleagues: On behalf of ACE, thank you for inviting us to be a part of the new IEP team. IEP team is motivated - - IEP team is brilliant - - IEP team is committed to winning. Let’s get our routine together.” – Linda Chapman, American Cheer Express
