Lead associations announce collaboration for education
HBAA and Eventia have announced collaboration in the field of education, recognising the individual strengths & benefits provided by each Association within this area.
The collaboration aims to extend and enhance the member benefits of both specialist industry bodies: the HBAA are renowned for delivering an excellent annual ‘Training programme’, while Eventia has succeeded in providing informative and popular “How To” seminars.
Speaking on behalf of the Eventia Education Committee, Alan Newton (Supply Chain Director, Grass Roots), advised, “Despite the individuality of both Associations, there are some obvious areas of cross-over, where it made sense to open dialogue and enhance the benefits to members of both Associations. Indeed, many organizations, including Grass Roots, are members of both Associations, gaining distinct benefit from membership of both. Having previously served on the Board of the HBAA, I was aware of the strength & popularity of the training courses provided by the HBAA, a member benefit Eventia has been missing.”
Ellis Salsby (Managing Director, Ellis Salsby Ltd), commenting on behalf of the HBAA Academy advises, “Eventia provides excellent “How To” seminars & networking events, which we felt would provide HBAA members with enhanced benefits in the field of education that we have not previously offered. There seems to be a natural fit in blending ‘training courses’ with ‘seminars’ and ‘networking’. This will also continue to offer a wide range of development and training opportunities to members of both HBAA and Eventia.
Alan Newton, continued, “Why re-invent the wheel? If Associations can recognise areas of common ground, collaboration will save time, money and provide greater choice.”
