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Organize an event or convention in Las Vegas

Build an ordered plan from the existing sourced checklist. Dates are planning targets, not confirmed filing deadlines. Confirm requirements with your venue and jurisdiction.

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Starting answers come from your event type and size. Review food, alcohol, sales, hazards and jurisdiction in the detailed checklist before relying on the plan.

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  1. 1. Concept and feasibility

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  2. 2. Budget and financing

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  3. 3. Dates, venues and contracts

    • Set your own date: Negotiate room block attrition

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  4. 4. Licensing, legal and risk

    • Set your own date: No trade show fire permit below 300 people

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    • Set your own date: Special event permit

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    • Set your own date: No one-time sales tax permit if nothing is sold

      Not yet confirmed. Confirm this item with the source.

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    • Set your own date: Confirm alcohol service through the venue

      Not yet confirmed. Confirm this item with the source.

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    • Set your own date: Confirm health permits with your caterer

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  5. 5. Event design and programming

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  6. 6. Exhibitor and sponsor sales

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  7. 7. Vendor hiring and procurement

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  8. 8. Marketing and audience

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  9. 9. Registration and attendee prep

    • Set your own date: Publish a scam warning for your attendees

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  10. 10. Freight, move-in and installation

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  11. 11. Live show operations

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  12. 12. Move-out and dismantle

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  13. 13. Cleanup, resale and recovery

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  14. 14. Financial closeout and reporting

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  15. 15. Retention and next year

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