Integrated event system

Abstract

One embodiment is directed to a system for assisting an operator to schedule events, comprising a first centralized computing system configured to operate an event management webservice, the first centralized computing system operatively coupled to a second centralized computing system containing social networking data; wherein the event management webservice is configured such that the operator may utilize contact information comprising the social networking data to complete one or more portions of an invitation interface before dispatching to a designated group of invitees, the invitation interface comprising payment amount and payment closing date configuration options such that the operator may select a payment amount for each invitee to pay to attend the event, as well as a closing date for processing such payment amount which may be before, during, or after occurrence of the event.

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