All the Pros to Cons - Part 2

• Secure sponsorship and volunteers

With SiouxperCon: Return of the Con just five and a half weeks away, sponsorship has been locked in and advertising is well underway. After a few years of strategy and practice, the convention is running more like a well-oiled machine, gaining momentum both in popular featured guests and attendees. (To read All the Pros to Cons - Part 1, click HERE.)


When it all began, the SiouxperCon team, including Shane Gerlach, consulted a lawyer to make sure they were compliant with all non-profit regulations. As a non-profit, all the staff volunteer their time. “Putting on a convention of this size takes an army of volunteers,” shared Gerlach, “Recruiting and training volunteers is always a barrier, but one we have been able to overcome so far. As we grow, having more volunteers will be one of our biggest hurdles to overcome.” ​

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