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Trade Shows Start to See Better Times
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Around the country, the trade show and convention industry seems to be dusting itself off after taking a drubbing during the Great Recession. While both attendance and the numbers of events hosted at the convention center have dropped over the past three years, "I feel good about the number going forward," said sales director Tracy Armstrong. More

Chicago Auto Show Attendance Rises 10 Percent
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The 2011 Chicago Auto Show reported a 10 percent increase in attendance over last year. The Chicago Automobile Trade Association, which represents the area's new-car dealer franchises and produces the auto show, did not provide exact figures. More



Dscoop6 Sets New Record for Attendance, Partner Participation
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More than 2,000 digital print professionals gathered at Dscoop6, the 2011 Dscoop Annual Conference that ran 17-19 February at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. This turnout marked significant increases from last year's event in both attendees and exhibitors, including 95 partners that participated in the Solutions Showcase exhibition. More

Every Dollar Spent on Business Travel Equals $20 in Profit
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For every $1 they spend on business travel, businesses see an average of $20 in additional gross profit, finds a new study from American Express Global Business Travel and the Global Business Travel Association Foundation. More

Engage Your Audience with ADX
MarketArt unveils a whole new breed of event software with ADX! This revolutionary new system is designed to build your audience and increase retention. ADX provides Audience Development solutions to organizations and associations through enhanced event websites, exhibitor event dashboards, integrated social media, exhibitor/attendee marketing tools, administrative reporting and more. more


7 Step Plan for Better Meetings
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Simply put, this video is a home run, a great guideline for you to use when throwing any type of meeting or event. More

Planning the Unconference
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The structure of most educational meetings is almost exactly the same: lectures and panel discussions, theater- and classroom-style seating and almost zero audience participation. Connections happen by chance, and unless attendees are extroverted and learn by sitting and listening, they come away with very little. However, as a growing number of forward-thinking meeting professionals are proving, conferences can be better. More

Monroeville Convention Center Welcomes You

The Monroeville Convention Center, Western Pennsylvania’s newest convention center with 100,584 square feet of exhibition space, is located in the heart of Monroeville. In addition to an excellent convention facility, Monroeville offers many popular hotels, fine restaurants and bustling shopping districts. Once you visit, you’ll remember: Greater Monroeville, Greater Opportunities.
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HKCEC Welcomes 31 New Exhibitions and Major Conferences in 2011
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The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is celebrating a successful start of 2011 with seven brand new exhibitions and 24 international and regional conferences scheduled in the year. A number of recurrent exhibitions also have plans to expand. More

EXHIBITION INDUSTRY FOUNDATION CORNER


EIF Needs Your Help
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The Exhibition Industry Foundation (EIF) has raised $1.96 million in pledged funds and needs your help to achieve the $2 million goal. The money raised to date has funded education and research designed to promote industry-wide advancement and educate our future leaders. As exhibitions and events continue to evolve, EIF will continue to support initiatives that make our industry more sustainable.

To learn more about other projects that have been funded by EIF or see the others that have contributed to EIF, please visit our website at www.exhibitionfoundation.org. To make an investment in your future now, click on one of the links below.

  1. To make a personal commitment to the Foundation: Click here to download the EIF Individual Commitment Form
  2. To make an organizational commitment to the Foundation: Click here to download the EIF Organizational Commitment Form
  3. To volunteer with the Exhibition Industry Foundation: Please send an e-mail to info@exhibitionfoundation.org. (Provide name, e-mail, phone, company, address and the best time to contact you.)

"I strongly believe in supporting initiatives that ensure a strong and vibrant future for my industry. Both my organization and I have invested in the Exhibition Industry Foundation, and knowing that our investment has helped further the education of our industry colleagues and aided in the funding of research to advance the industry has provided a positive return on our investment." — Richard L. Maples, vice president of sales - Shepard Exposition Services



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Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition


IAEE Announces Call for Presentations for Expo! Expo!
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Be a thought leader! If you are interested in presenting at Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition 6-8 December in Las Vegas, now is your chance to share your knowledge and business expertise. You can submit an educational proposal for Expo! Expo! by visiting: http://ww3.aievolution.com/iae1101
  • Presentation Submission Deadline Friday, 4 March 2011
  • Presentation Notification Friday, 6 May 2011
  • Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition Tuesday, 6 December -- Thursday, 8 December




Attention Exhibitors! Expo! Expo! 2011 Show Floor -- Nearly 70 Percent Reserved
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The show floor for Expo! Expo! 2011, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on 7 December in Las Vegas, is nearly 70 percent reserved. It will give you face-to-face access to potential worldwide customers from the association, corporate, independent and consumer exhibitions and events markets -- all under one roof. Click here for information on how to become an exhibitor. Questions? Contact Julie Anderson, CEM, CAE, director of exhibitions at janderson@iaee.com or +1 (972) 687-9206.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS


IAEE Releases Updated Convention Center & Facilities Contracts/Leases, 2011 Edition
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The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) announces the release of the 2011 edition of the Convention Center & Facilities Contracts/Leases; Making Sense of Your Agreements and Current Convention Wisdom. Published last in 2008, this new edition includes helpful information on how convention centers determine the direct spending economic impact of an event, information and cautions on letters of commitment/letters of intent; and important terms, covenants and conditions and rules and regulations found in current day facility leases. Also included is expanded information on cancellation policies and important information on reducing potential liability. More

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Convention and Exhibition Industry Association CEOs Agree to Collaborate
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During a recent meeting of the chief staff executives of key organizations involved in the convention and exhibition industry, it was agreed that they would begin to meet regularly each year. Essentially, these five CEOs have formed an alliance relationship that will explore opportunities for joint cooperation across a broad spectrum of common industry activities including safety and security, advocacy, education, industry affairs and best practices among others. More

"I absolutely love everything about IAEE's Krakoff Leadership Institute program. I graduated in 2010, and the knowledge, contacts and friendships I have made from this program were beyond my expectations. I was also blown away when I was selected to represent the Robert L. Krakoff seat on the board of directors for IAEE for the 2011 term. It has been an amazing experience! I am honored to be a part of this excellent program and to be associated with such an elite group of individuals."

Manolita Moore
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Western Veterinary Conference


Krakoff Leadership Institute Now Accepting Applications: Deadline 1 April 2011
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If you are searching for a one-of-a-kind, professional development experience to take your career to the next level and become one of the industry's next leaders, the Krakoff Leadership Institute is the event not to miss. Deadline to apply: 1 April 2011.

IAEE's Krakoff Leadership Institute provides the intelligence and connection tomorrow's leaders need in order to discuss issues with key decision makers and build strategic business relationships. Emerging leaders will learn from industry experts and will be able to apply timely and relevant applications to everyday challenges. Through case study analyses and trend evaluation, attendees will enjoy an experience unsurpassed by any other in the industry. The Institute develops leadership skills and broad industry knowledge for future leaders of the exhibitions and events industry, and it creates a close support network among participants and enhances motivational and communication skills.

Build Your Future Now and Apply to the Krakoff Leadership Institute!


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Continue Your Leadership Development in the Krakoff Advanced Leadership Institute
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In today's business environment, leaders need a broad perspective, vision and acute awareness of the trends and developments shaping their organization. Skilled leadership increases performance, motivation and overall effectiveness for the future. The Krakoff Advanced Leadership Institute is designed to provide participants with the critical skills needed to enhance future success while impacting bottom-line results. This straightforward leadership training delivers immediate practical results.

The Krakoff Advanced Leadership Institute helps exhibitions and events professionals develop, expand and refine their leadership skills. Participants in this interactive and real-world based training will:
  • Develop a better understanding of human behavior and potential
  • Increase courage, confidence and self-esteem
  • Become more effective communicators
  • Inspire and bring out the best in others
  • Learn to set meaningful goals and develop plans for achievement
  • Establish a framework for making better decisions
  • Implement processes to effectively manage time and other resources
  • Achieve increasingly more difficult goals in shorter periods of time
For more program and application information, please visit http://www.iaee.com/events/advancedinstitute/index.





IAEE Is Calling Cubic Content Connoisseurs
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Submit your input, information and/or show rules regarding full cubic content by 28 February

IAEE is developing a white paper regarding the use of full cubic content in linear exhibition space. The educational tool will be an academic briefing without recommendations regarding this evolving issue and its potential impact on the industry. This is your opportunity to share your experience and best practices with the industry.

IAEE recognizes that it is the responsibility of the exhibition organizers to set their own show rules and to choose whether to allow the use of full cubic content in linear exhibition space or to require line-of-sight, based on the nature of their own exhibition.

Do not miss your chance to submit your input, information and/or show rules regarding full cubic content for any of your buyer/seller exhibitions and events by 28 February to Julie Anderson, CEM, CAE, director of exhibitions, at janderson@iaee.com. The information you submit will be used as a reference in preparing this white paper.


IAEE Announces Future Meeting Dates, Locations
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The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) Board of Directors selected the final locations for the 2011 IAEE Mid-Year Meeting and Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2014 during its meeting in New Orleans. More



Search for Your Next Job on ExhibitionIndustryJobs.com
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Finding talent is now easier than ever. Bookmark www.ExhibitionIndustryJobs.com. Whether you are seeking a new career or looking to fill an open position, you will find the most relevant and comprehensive listings here. You can create an account, post a resume, view jobs and receive personal job alerts. Also, employers can create an account, view resumes, post jobs and find recruitment resources. Take a moment to visit www.ExhibitionIndustryJobs.com and take the next step in your career.
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