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Tampa Downtown Partnership Adds New Position, Hires Event Coordinator

New position focuses on events, supports the Director of Membership and Programming

TAMPA (May 2, 2018) – Tampa Downtown Partnership is pleased to welcome Ivy Niven as the Event Coordinator to the not-for-profit organization.

The Events Coordinator is a new position at the Tampa Downtown Partnership reflecting the organization’s focus on developing quality events for its members, downtown stakeholders and collective community.

“Our organization continues to evaluate the services and programs we offer,” said Lynda Remund, Acting CEO & President of the Tampa Downtown Partnership. “We’re excited to have a position that is dedicated to the day-to-day management of our events to ensure they maintain and build on the value our attendees have come to expect.”

As Events Coordinator, Niven will be responsible for organizing events and meetings related to membership development and community engagement. She will coordinate and oversee all aspects of event planning, including signature events like the Annual Downtown Development, Annual Luncheon and Meeting, Debriefing Series, Urban Excellence Awards, and Member-Exclusive events.

“I’m looking forward to working with the team here at the Tampa Downtown Partnership to focus on coordinating excellent events,” said Niven. “It’s an honor to contribute to the community I’ve always called home.”

She will work directly with Lindsey Parks, Director of Membership and Programming, who joined the Tampa Downtown Partnership in April of this year.

“We are thrilled to have Ivy join the Partnership,” said Parks. “As a Tampa native and seasoned events professional, Ivy will play an integral part in bringing our events to the next level.”

Previously, Niven served on the Man & Women of the Year as well as the Light the Night campaign for the Suncoast Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication.