We believe inspiration comes from giving as much as it does from receiving. Blueprint Studios is an active member of multiple professional organizations within the special events industry. We also pride ourselves in contributing to a number of local non-profit organizations and causes.

Some of our professional and charitable affiliations include: San Francisco Symphony, Fine Arts Museums Of San Francisco, San Francisco Opera Guild, Wedding Industry Professionals Association, San Francisco International Film Festival, Academy Of Friends, Rainforest Action Committee, Global Green, Dress For Success, The Frameline Film Festival and many more.

 

 

The International Special Events Society is dedicated to delivering creative excellence and professionalism in special events. The mission of ISES is to educate, advance and promote the special events industry and its network of professionals, along with related industries. To that end, they strive to uphold the integrity of the special events profession to the general public through the "Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics," acquire and disseminate useful business information, foster a spirit of cooperation among our members and other special events professionals, and cultivate high standards of business practices.

 
 


 

Meeting Professionals International—founded in 1972—believes that meeting and event planners serve a critical role in the success of business, and is committed to giving its members the very best in professional development, business opportunities and a vibrant industry community. Their vision is to build a rich global meeting industry community. As the industry has grown and gained prominence, MPI has been at the forefront of providing content, research and business connections enhancing the performance of its members. MPI celebrates its community of planners, suppliers, students, faculty and various professionals whose leadership, camaraderie and connections are the backbone of the organization.

 
 

 

 

 

The National Association of Catering Executives is the oldest and largest catering association in the world, encompasses all aspects of the catering industry and is dedicated to promoting career success for its members and the professionalism of the industry. The mission of NACE is “To provide catering and event professionals superior education, networking and resources to enhance career success and deliver excellence to clients.” 

 
 

 

With a mission to transform the global meetings industry through sustainability, The Green Meeting Industry Council is at a moment of great opportunity. More and more meeting and event professionals are trying to build some form of sustainability into the events they organize, the facilities they operate, or the products and services they supply. The GMIC seeks to inspire, educate and support leaders of all levels and disciplines who will manifest the transformation of the global meetings industry towards sustainability. They champion the implementation of sustainability practices and provide advocacy, education, resources, industry research and recognition of industry leadership.

 
 

 

 

Wedding Industry Professionals Association will be the most respected national community for wedding professionals who want to be recognized as masters and innovators. WIPA will advance the wedding profession, enhance the professional growth of members, uphold the highest ethics, and educate the public about WIPA-qualified specialists. Their members champion four core values—knowledge, integrity, quality, & education—thereby delivering the best business practices to our clients and each other.

 
 

 

The American Rental Association (ARA) is the international trade association for owners of equipment rental businesses and manufacturers and suppliers of rental equipment. Its current membership includes more than 8,000 rental businesses and nearly 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers. The American Rental Association is a member directed organization, dependent upon a close working relationship between the membership and association.  Now in our sixth decade of operation, the ARA is the source for industry research, government affairs, information, business development tools, insurance, education and training, networking and marketplace opportunities for the equipment rental industry throughout the world. 

 
 

 

 

For more than 100 years the San Francisco Travel Association has worked on behalf of its partners to promote San Francisco as the destination of choice for conventions and leisure travel. San Francisco Travel continues that mission today, aggressively marketing and selling San Francisco to attract visitors. Their vision is to ensure that San Francisco is the most compelling destination in the world. They believe their true value lies not just in their ability to sell the city, but in their role as curators of the most interesting 49 square miles on the planet.