ILEA Columbus

🎃⛳ GHOULS & GOLF IS COMING! 👻

ILEA Columbus is teeing up a Halloween networking night you won’t want to miss!

Join us Tuesday, October 13th from 6:30–8:30 PM for an evening of golf, Halloween fun, networking, and good times with your fellow events industry professionals.

👻 Come in costume
⛳ Show off your swing
🥂 Mingle with your industry crew
🎃 Get into the spooky spirit

🎟️ TICKETS
ILEA Members: $25 with code
Non-Members: $45

No tricks, just tees, treats & connections.

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍Bexley Links Golf, 3018 E Broad Street Columbus, OH 43209
🎟️ RSVP via the link in bio!

✨ **THIS WEEK!** ✨

Join us this Wednesday, September 16 | 5–7 PM at Vue Columbus for an evening of networking, connection, and conversation with fellow events industry professionals and local corporate leaders.

And yes… come headshot ready! 📸
azyllynnstudios will be there to help you refresh your professional headshot while you enjoy the evening.

Plus, grab a bite and a drink from gourmetfresh.catering while taking in the beautiful Vue Columbus space.

Come connect. Come network. Come camera-ready.

Will we see you there?
RSVP today- link in bio!

🚨 **CAREER OPPORTUNITY**

We’re excited to spotlight career opportunities within the ILEA Columbus community!

Our members are doing incredible work across the events and hospitality industry, and we want to help connect our community with opportunities to grow, lead, and take the next step in their careers.

Director of Food & Beverage
📍 The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center | Lewis Center, OH

This leadership role oversees F&B operations across banquets, events, outlets, and beverage, with a focus on team development, guest experience, financial performance, and operational excellence.

Interested? Head to the link in our bio for the full job posting and application details.

Know someone who would be a great fit?
Tag them below!

✨ A Night with vuecolumbus is coming! ✨

Join ILEA Columbus on Wednesday, September 16 from 5–7 PM for an evening of connection, conversation, and a little bit of fun at vue Columbus.

From 5–6 PM, azyllynnstudios will be offering complimentary professional headshots, so come camera-ready! We’ll also have great bites from gourmetfresh.catering, one drink ticket, and a cash bar available throughout the evening.

We’ll hear from ILEA Columbus Board Members Jessica Ingraham and Bryan Wright as they recap their experience at the ILEA Annual Conference, sharing highlights, takeaways, and memorable moments from this year’s conference.

Then, stick around to connect with fellow event professionals, business owners, and industry leaders in the beautiful vue Columbus setting.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 VUE Columbus | 95 Liberty St.
🎟️ FREE, link in bio

Come for the headshot. Stay for the connections, conversation, and community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Hi, I’m Nicole, a wedding, portrait photographer with two decades of experience capturing hundreds of celebrations.

My work is rooted in artful documentary storytelling—blending elevated whimsy with timeless, honest moments. I’m endlessly inspired by love, color, light, and the in-between moments that make each story unique. My goal is to create imagery that feels both sophisticated and full of life—photos that reflect not just how it looked, but how it felt.

I’m a member of ILEA because I value the relationships, inspiration, and sense of community it brings within such a creative industry.

We can’t forget the winners! 🏆

Event Wars 2026 brought out some serious creativity, friendly competition, and incredible talent—and our teams definitely delivered!

After an evening of tasting, sipping, exploring, and experiencing everything our teams had to offer, our judges had some tough decisions to make. But there could only be one winner in each category...

🍴 Best Bite: The Joseph
🍸 Best Drink: Revery
✨ Best Vibe: Revery

Congratulations to our winners! And a huge shoutout to every team who brought their vision, creativity, and energy to Event Wars. You all made the night one to remember!

We hope to see you at our next event on Wednesday, August 19th!

Ready to kick off a new ILEA year? ✨

Join us at Nocterra Brewing Co. on Wednesday, August 19 | 5:30–7:00 PM for an evening of connection, conversation, and community with our Chapter President, Elaine.

Whether you're a longtime member or just getting to know ILEA Columbus, you'll get a look at what's ahead this year, discover ways to get involved, and meet fellow event professionals in a relaxed setting.

🤝 Network with local industry peers
💡 Learn what's coming this year
🌟 Find your place in the chapter

🎟️ **Free for ILEA Members with the member registration code** | **$10 for Non-Members**
🍻 Food & drinks available for self-purchase.

Register today through the link in our bio—we can't wait to see you there!

Thank you Event Source!

What an incredible night! ✨

It takes a community to bring an event like Event Wars to life—and we're incredibly grateful for ours.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for ILEA Columbus Event Wars! From the creativity and friendly competition to the networking and collaboration, this event showcased exactly what makes our industry so special.

We're especially grateful to our talented teams, volunteers, attendees, and the incredible sponsors who helped make the evening possible.
Your generosity, partnership, and support allowed our teams to create unforgettable experiences while celebrating the best of Columbus' events industry.

Swipe through to meet the amazing sponsors behind each team and help us thank them for investing in our industry and the ILEA Columbus community. 💜

We couldn't have done it without you, and we can't wait to see you at our next ILEA Columbus event!