Events Birthday University
For the past ten years BU has been training commercial birthday party and event facilities from around the world. You’ll learn a low cost marketing strategy; and how to add great service with those little extras that make the biggest difference. See how simple and inexpensive it really is to produce group events at higher levels of satisfaction and profit, no matter how large or small, multi attraction or neighborhood entity you are. Please visit the Birthday University website for more details.
Foundations University
FOUNDATIONS is a 3-day comprehensive educational workshop and seminar covering all aspects of market & financial feasibility, planning, designing, developing, opening and managing a location-based entertainment business and FEC for long term success. This is our 7th year of operation. Please visit the Foundations University website for more details.
FEC Success
Participants’ from all across the United States attend to learn how to become profitable by avoiding the numerous startup mistakes commonly incurred in the development of a new business. Please visit the FEC Success website for more details.
U Profit
U-Profit is a powerful program designed to improve business performance. Teaching individuals how to develop culture, right fit employees, operating systems, sales and marketing programs, recognize trends and be proactive, efficient, fun and make more money. Please visit the U-Profit website for more details.
Trade Shows
Industry trade shows are the absolutely best way to meet the suppliers, touch the product and ensure that you are comfortable with your purchase for your fun center. The benefit of sitting in the educational classes; meeting old and new friends; and networking far outweighs the cost of attending any show.
There are four main trade shows in the family entertainment industry. They are:
Laser Tag Convention/RSA
The International Laser Tag Association convention is co-hosted with the Roller Skating Association International convention and is held annually throughout the country. This show is a great resource for its educational classes and intimate show floor. This show is open to both members and non-members of the ILTA and/or the RSA. Please visit the laser tag convention website for more details.
IAAPA
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo is the largest show of its kind. Nearly every supplier and manufacturer in the fun center industry is represented at this show. Traditionally held in November, this show location is scheduled to be in Orlando through 2020. This show is open to both members and non-members of IAAPA. Please visit the IAAPA trade show website for more details.
Bowl Expo
The International Bowl Expo is sponsored by the Bowling Proprietors Association of America and continues to grow every year. The focus of the trade show is the bowling industry which continues to evolve into family entertainment centers. This show is open only to members of the BPAA. Please visit the Bowl Expo trade show website for more details.
Amusement Expo
This trade show is co-sponsored by the American Amusement Machine Association and the Amusement & Music Operators Association and is focused on the coin-op, redemption, music and out-of-home entertainment market. This show is open to both members and non-members. Please visit the Amusement Expo trade show website for more details.
