1. Intro

Description: Learn more about Ben Jacobson’s experience, background, and what led him to create this course. Please note: This event was for two audiences: the audience in the room and the virtual audience for the recording. **See below for more details about the audience, setting for the event and additional background.

Length: 6 Minutes

Next Steps

 

  1. Schedule Time to Watch all 6 Modules (seriously - put it on your calendar! - “what gets scheduled gets done”)

  2. Take the Event Success Assessment (It only takes 5 minutes)

  3. Watch Module 2 | The Simple Secret to Planning Successful Events Overview

**The event occurred in Chicago’s westside neighborhood of Lawndale/Little Village. It took place in October 2023 when Chicago was a refuge city for those fleeing the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Event attendees ranged from political staffers, private school admins, and non-profit professionals from several local organizations. We reference neighborhood-specific issues in the midst of the course.