36th Annual
Missoula Downtown Association BBQ
Celebratory barbeque honoring all members of the MDA, DMP, BID, and any other prominent individuals of Downtown Missoula
ABOUT
ABOUT THE MDA BBQ
The Annual Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) BBQ is an event that brings together all Missoula Downtown Members to celebrate the ways their businesses enhance Downtown Missoula through food, fun, and connection. A main feature of this BBQ is the Raffle that the MDA/Downtown Missoula Partnership (DMP) hosts to not only celebrate the businesses that are members of the MDA/DMP but also to give back to the people who make up these businesses in a way that supports our local community.
The raffle baskets are created all via donations from Downtown business members and can contain anything from a free weekend stay at a hotel in Downtown Missoula, to a basket full of goodies and gifts from various businesses around Missoula.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
As an intern for the 36th Annual Missoula Downtown Association BBQ, my responsibilities included:
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Event Coordination and Planning: Assisted in the coordination and planning of the BBQ event, ensuring all logistical aspects were organized and executed smoothly.
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Event Setup, Running, and Teardown: Played a vital role in the setup, management, and teardown of the event, ensuring that everything ran seamlessly.
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Design and Distribution: Designed and mailed out BBQ invitations to downtown members, contributing to event promotion and attendance.
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Signage and Nametags: Created event signage and nametags, enhancing the event's branding and guest experience.
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Business Outreach: Actively reached out to businesses to secure raffle items, food, and beverage donations, which added value to the event and helped diminish costs.
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Raffle Basket Design: Designed attractive raffle baskets to engage attendees and generate excitement for the event's raffle activities.
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Email Marketing: Developed and executed a promotional email marketing campaign to boost event awareness and ticket sales.
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Website Enhancement: Contributed to the website by incorporating ticket purchasing abilities and online reservation options, streamlining the registration process for attendees.
My internship involved diverse tasks that played a crucial role in the success of the 36th Annual Missoula Downtown Association BBQ. Per this event, I was able to showcase my skills in event planning, marketing, and organization as well as grow and cultivate my abilities.
