Collin County Event Professionals was founded in 2005 by vendors in the events industry looking for a place to network, educate others on their services and to keep up with trends in the industry.  Since then, the organization has become a resource not only for members of the events industry but for party planners from all sectors, including social and corporate events as well as those planning a wedding.

Mission Statement
To provide an opportunity for networking, to maintain a standard of excellence and to promote our business interest in Collin County.  We are committed to the organization and the community it serves.

Some key facts about our organziation:

• Established in 2005
• Networking Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each month

Come join us!  Members of the CCEP organization strive to promote the highest standards of Service, Business Etiquette, and Professional Conduct in the wedding and events industry.  But we also like to have a lot of fun!  More membership benefits include:

• Listing and link to your website in the CCEP Members directory
• Use of the CCEP logo and name on your business communication and marketing materials
• Exposure through CCEP advertising
• Member Showcases at networking meetings
• Networking with other professionals in the event and event supporting industries
• And best of all - Referrals from members and guests!

Please click here for a membership application and membership requirements.  Please mail in your application and membership dues to Collin County Event Professionals, PO Box  2295, Allen, Texas, 75013. 

CCEP Board

President
Wendy Kidd, Each & Every Detail
(214) 542-1317
wendy@eachandeverydetail.com

1st Vice President
Arianna Gray, Alternative Wedding Services
(469) 667-9570
arigray@altweddingservices.com

2nd Vice President
Shannon Cole, Happy Trails Carriage Service
(214) 662-6705
happycarriage@peoplepc.com

Treasurer
Kathy Harris, Ardent Events
(214) 738-5808
kathy@ardentevents.com

Secretary
Kate Dreinhofer, Rainflorist Designs
(214) 504-0573
kate@rainfloristdesigns.com

Membership
Mary McDonald, Heritage Makers
(972) 727-9358
heritageRus@sbcglobal.net

Past President
Pete Knudsen, Essence Photography
(972) 382-2788
peteknudsen@hotmail.com