The key to attracting good speakers, attendees and publicity lies in your ability to form strategic partnerships with industry influencers, media partners, credible industry sources and socialites.

Here are tips on partnerships you may want to contact and align your event with:

• Work with media partners so they can help promote your event
• Work or partner with well know bloggers and influencers
• Align with your local Small Business Association (SBA) chapter to help you reach local businesses and entrepreneurs
• Align with your local Chamber of Commerce
• Contact local womens entrepreneur organizations
• Work with local ethnic entrepreneur organizations
• Connect with well known community socialites who attend events regularly

For more information on partnerships, take a look at some public relations tips on how to reach and connect with influencers within your business community.