OUR MISSION:
We are the Midwest chapter of the Experiential Designers Producers Association. We are a Non Profit organization whose mission is to advance the interests of members engaged in the design, production, and service of exhibits, events and experiential environments. The success and integrity of our industry will be enhanced through advocacy, communication, education and good works.
ADVOCACY
COMMUNICATION
EDUCATION
GOOD WORKS
PLEASE JOIN US AT A FUTURE EVENT!
All Dates and Topics Are Subject to Change...
Upcoming Events...
- Thu, Nov 21ItascaNov 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMItasca, 400 E Orchard St, Itasca, IL 60143, USAJoin us on Thursday, November 21st from 5-8pm at the Itasca Country Club for our 2024 Design Challenge. Meet the senior graphic design students from Carthage College who participated in this year's Design Challenge program and see their final presentations.
- In-Person Gifting on December 12th 9am-6pmUIC HospitalIn-Person Gifting on December 12th 9am-6pmUIC Hospital, 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612, USAWe appreciate your monetary donation! The EDPA Midwest will purchase gifts from the children's wishlists on your behalf. If you're interested in purchasing and wrapping a gift, please reach out to Rick Pierson: Rpierson@brumark.com and he will send you a child's wish list. Thank you!
What’s Buzzing in the Industry
NEWS
EDPA MIDWEST WINS "LARGE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR" ACCESS 2023 AWARD
The EDPA Midwest Chapter was awarded the EDPA Large Chapter of the Year at the 2023 ACCESS event 🏆🤩 Thank you to the EDPA National committees and foundation along with this year’s judges. Congrats to all of the chapters on our collective contributions. Together, we have advanced networking, good works, and advocacy efforts across the live-event industry 👏🏼
View our submission video here.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. LET US RECYCLE YOUR SCRAP
EDPA has launched a new recycling program for our industry to take advantage of. After collection, your scrap and waste is recycled and repurposed into high quality raw materials used in the production of beautiful, long-lasting,
sustainable products.
Email Mike Sherrod Mike.Sherrod@AzekCo.com
TRAILBLAZER SERIES
We asked industry legends and trailblazers, Pat Friedlander and Cathy Kolf for their advice and insight on the industry.
Through the contributions of our board members, we are able to carry out the mission of the EDPA Midwest year after year.
Thank You to the Midwest Chapter Board Members Who Volunteer Their Time...
Shane Drummond - Treasurer
Display Supply & Lighting
sdrummond@dslgroup.com
Kevin Fett - President Emeritus
Ion Exhibits
Kevin.Fett@IonExhibits.com
THE 2023 BOARD
CONTACT THE EDPA MIDWEST CHAPTER
1202 75th Street #103
Downers Grove, IL 60516
USA