📈 Boost Your Online Visibility: Join Our Free SEO Bootcamp in March!

We’re excited to announce a hands-on SEO Bootcamp led by Tom Lebsack, COWA’s Membership & Website Development Director.

This seminar is free for active COWA members and perfect for any wedding vendor looking to grow their online presence. Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to sharpen your skills, this bootcamp will help you cut through the noise and take actionable steps toward showing up where your dream clients are searching. Come prepared to learn a lot. This is not a soft, fluffy presentation about how ranking on Google works… it is an immersive, deep-dive experience designed to give you actionable items that will drastically improve your web presence.

IMPORTANT: this Pro Dev is in-person only and four hours long.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How search engines work (in plain English)

✅ SEO best practices and what to avoid

✅ Keyword research tips that actually work

✅ Content strategies that convert

✅ Tools and platforms that simplify SEO

What You Should Already Have:

To get the most out of this bootcamp, please come prepared with:

✅ A website for your business

✅ A general understanding of how to make updates or changes to your website

✅ Access to your website's backend or content management system

✅ A basic understanding of who your ideal client is and what services you want to rank for

✅ A curious mindset and any questions you’ve been too afraid to ask about SEO!

Coffee Time w/ Tom is a casual, once-a-month meetup for Central Oregon Wedding Association members who want real conversation and genuine connection: no agenda, no presentations, no pressure.

Tom will host these as COWA’s Membership & Website Development Director because strong businesses are built through relationships, shared ideas, and open dialogue. Whether you want to talk SEO, market trends, pricing, working with other vendors, or something specific that’s been on your mind, this is a space to ask questions, share experiences, and connect face-to-face with other local pros.

Come grab a coffee, meet fellow members, and talk shop... or just catch up 'cause you need some social time. If you’ve got free time and want to feel more connected to the Central Oregon wedding community, this is for you.

Running a wedding business takes more than talent—it takes mental clarity, confidence, and the ability to make decisions that align with your values. 

In this session, Wendy will share the mindset shifts that help wedding professionals build sustainable, profitable businesses without burnout or people-pleasing. You’ll learn how to quiet self-doubt, trust your decisions, and create a business that supports your life — not the other way around.

 
Wendy is honored to serve alongside fellow COWA members. She brings 18 years of experience as a personal development coach, and is deeply passionate about helping business owners maintain perspective, strength, and clarity while growing something meaningful.  Individuals and teams are both encouraged to join.  Bonus - gifts and raffle prizes to those who attend.

Join other wedding and event professionals at. No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 1 drink will be provided for COWA members. Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you like!

Slip into your black tie best and step inside COWA Royale, where the energy hits before you even reach the doors. On January 16th at Tetherow Resort, we’re celebrating ten years of artistry, connection, and community with a night built straight out of a Bond film — sharp suits, stunning gowns, signature cocktails crafted with intention, and the kind of high-roller atmosphere you feel in your bones. Expect elevated bites, a packed dance floor, and our opening experience, The Golden Pursuit — a fast-paced, competitive team challenge designed to spark adrenaline and set the tone for the night. This is your cue to gather your glam squad, polish the cufflinks, and prepare for an evening where every detail feels electric. Welcome to the event of the decade. 🥂

Join other wedding and event professionals at. No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 1 drink will be provided for COWA members. Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you like!

Join other wedding and event professionals at. No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 1 drink will be provided for COWA members. Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you like!

Join us for a captivation conversation presented by Adrienna McDermott, founder of Ava And The Bee, focused on converting leads with client experience marketing

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Join other wedding and event professionals at. No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 1 drink will be provided for COWA members. Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you like!

Let’s meet up for an immersive presentation by Dana Kadwell of Hustle & Gather… all about moving beyond the grind of daily life and reconnecting with the purpose of your work

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Join other wedding and event professionals at. No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 1 drink will be provided for COWA members. Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you like!

Join other wedding and event professionals at. No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 1 drink will be provided for COWA members. Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you like!

Join other wedding and event professionals at. No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 1 drink will be provided for COWA members. Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you like!

Join other wedding and event professionals at. No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 1 drink will be provided for COWA members. Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you like!

Join other wedding and event professionals at. No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 1 drink will be provided for COWA members. Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you like!

Join other wedding and event professionals at. No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 1 drink will be provided for COWA members. Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you like!

Learn how to get your business found online—without the overwhelm.

We’re excited to announce a hands-on SEO Bootcamp happening Monday, April 21st, from 10am to 2pm in the Skyline Room at Solomon’s Restaurant, Tetherow Resort—led by Tom Lebsack, COWA’s Membership & Website Development Director.

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Join us at Tetherow Resort for a captivation conversation presented by Loni Peterson focused on turning your Ambitions into Achievements

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🎉 COWAchella 2024

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate another fantastic year at COWAchella, a Coachella-themed extravaganza! Get ready to trade your business attire for boho-chic festival vibes and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere on December 5th, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM at the Riverhouse Lodge Convention Center.

This night will be filled with great music, vibrant décor, delicious food, and plenty of fun surprises. Let’s gather together to celebrate our achievements, connect with industry peers, and toast to the exciting year ahead.

Dress to impress in your best festival-inspired outfit and get ready for a night of dancing, mingling, and unforgettable memories. 🌟

Don't miss the Central Oregon Wedding Association’s biggest celebration of the year!

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We have made it through summer and are headed into our slow down so lets meet up, talk about our wins this summer and catch up! 

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, October 15

• Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

• Location: Bevel Brewing: 911 SE Armour Rd Suite B, Bend, OR 97702

Join us at Currents for an informal gathering of wedding and event professionals in Central Oregon. No agenda and no formalities, join for however long you can!

Members will receive 2 drink tokens. Non-members are welcome to join, so please invite your friendors. Non-members can purchase drinks, if wanted.

Let's meet virtually to chat through the key takeaways from Andrea's Pro Dev presentation and to discuss how to elevate all of our weddings in Central Oregon. This includes how to work better with our clients, create more luxurious weddings (even on a budget), and create beautiful weddings that can be used for social media and publishing.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89093858767

Pro Dev: How to Attract and Manage Luxury

Let's come together for an in person Pro Dev presented by Andrea Eppolito where we'll learn tips on how to better understand and attract High-End Luxury Clients for our own wedding businesses.

Presented by Andrea Eppolito. Andrea is a Luxury Las Vegas Wedding Planner and Event Designer specializing in timely, timeless, and transformative experiences. She's been published in Elle, Brides Magazine, New York, Wed Luxe, Glamour and more.

Learn more about Andrea here.

The presentation will start at 5:30pm and there will be time for questions, a meet and greet with Andrea, and networking after the presentation.

For COWA MEMBERS: 2 drinks and appetizers will be available at Tetherow for this presentation. Non-members can purchase tickets for $35. If you have a non-member that would like to attend, please email us and we will send them a link to purchase a tickets.

No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 2 drinks will be provided for COWA members, non-members have the ability to purchase.

Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you can!

The March Roundtable will be all about SEO. We'll go through the key takeaways from the March ProDev Course, discuss how SEO has helped our businesses, or ways to get more involved with SEO to make sure our businesses show up for those trying to find us!

Central Oregon Wedding Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: COWA Roundtable: SEO Discussion

Time: Mar 27, 2024 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89420927003

Meeting ID: 894 2092 7003

Join other wedding and event professionals at Flights Wine Bar (144 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97703).

No agenda and no formalities -- meet and catch up with other vendors in a relaxed setting. 2 drinks will be provided for COWA members, non-members have the ability to purchase.

Please invite anyone in the wedding and event industry and feel free to show up whenever you can for however long you can!