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Vol. 10, Issue 10, March 7, 2007
EACA NEWS
The Rally at the Alley III, is scheduled for Thursday, March 22nd in Boston, and will be held to support one of our own, industry veteran Karin Brennan. Many of you know Karin from her positions at Folio, Innovations and Design KnowHow - she is in need of a kidney transplant and is currently undergoing dialysis.
Karin, a single mom raising two college-aged boys, is struggling with the financial hardships resulting from her ongoing medical treatments. We are asking you, our trade show family, to help support Karin both emotionally and financially.
For more information on how you can support Karin, and the2007 Rally at the Alley or the RSMGC, please contact event organizer, Sharon Bingham, at 800-342-1482 or Jim Wurm at 541-317-8768.
To register for this year’s event go to www.ralleythealley.com.
Coverings Reminder The EACA has distributed survey forms to all Chicago-based members regarding this year’s April show at McCormick Place. The EACA is seeking to support the MPEA in making this year’s show in Chicago a complete success, and we appreciate all our members cooperation and assistance to make this possible.
EACA Reception at Exhibitor – Sponsored by Employco. All EACA members are invited to attend the EACA Reception at the Exhibitor Show – sponsored by Employco Services.
The reception will take place at the close of exhibits on Monday, Monday, March 26 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in Club Room A in the Events Center.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
New TSA Rules and Regs Affect Show Freight. All EACA members need to familiarize themselves with the new rules imposed by the TSA which govern freight on Independent Air Carriers (IACs).
At the time of acceptance of a shipment, an IAC (Indirect Air Carrier) employee or authorized representative must request a valid form of ID from each individual who tenders the cargo for transport. An expired ID is not valid for the purposes of this check.
In order to fly freight on passenger aircraft IACs must comply with the following:
1. Customers must be present when freight is tendered to the agent. The customer must have a valid government issue ID such as a driver's license.
2. The agent is required to verify the information on the ID. Forms will be filled out at the customer's location with the agent present not ahead of time.
3. The freight will be opened and visually inspected by the driver. Shipments not allowed to be inspected will be refused.
4. The description of the freight on the paperwork must match the freight being inspected. Any variations will be refused. Exhibit material is no good.
5. The forms filled out by the agent must be faxed from the customer's location to ops (and approved) before the agent leaves.
In order to fly freight on cargo only aircraft IACs must comply with the following:
1. Customers must be present when freight is tendered to the agent. The customer must have a valid government issue ID such as a driver's license.
2. The agent is required to verify the information on the ID. Forms will be filled out at the customer's location with the agent present, not ahead of time.
3. The freight will be opened and visually inspected by the driver. Shipments not allowed to be inspected will be refused.
4. The description of the freight on the paperwork must match the freight being inspected. Any variations will be refused. Exhibit material is no good.
5. The forms filled out by the agent must be faxed from the customer's location to ops (and approved) before the agent leaves.
The bottom line to these changes is that all shippers must be sure to deal with a carrier that understands the laws governing air shipments, and who has people and systems in place to handle all air freight according to these new stipulations.
EACA PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
A Speedy Recovery to Ken Viscovich, UBC. The EACA would like to offer best wishes for a speedy recovery to Ken Viscovich of the UBC who is having surgery today on his hip. Ken will be getting a full hip replacement (again) to correct a mistake that was made the first time the hip was replaced. Good luck Ken!!
DEAR SHOWFLOOR BUZZ
I was wondering if you could help me? I have heard there is a directory available that lists tradeshows for like the next 10 years across North America… any ideas on where to get one?
I see there are some books available that are published annually from Reed and Gildspur, but I don’t know if those are what I am looking for or not. Suggestions?? Thanks!!
kind regards,
Sherri Maloney - Account Executive
Elite Tradeshow Services
Sherri
Thanks for your email today regarding trade show data. I would recommend checking out the following web sites for the data you need:
www.tsnn.com/
www.biztradeshows.com/
www.tradeshowweek.com/
tradeshow.globalsources.com/
I hope that helps.
Jim Wurm, Executive Director
EACA
EACA CHAPTERS
CHICAGO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
McCormick Place Produces “Welcome Buttons”
The MPEA in their ongoing effort to improve and enhance customers service for shows at McCormick Place are producing welcome buttons for all showfloor workers to wear during move-in and move-out.
EACA members can pick up their welcome buttons at the FOCUS One Service Desk during the move-in of all shows. EAC managers, and supervisors, can go to the desk to claim their buttons, which are packaged in bags of 25.
When checking in, the Coordinator will check off the EAC company and note the amount of buttons taken. Each EAC company should only have 1 representative retrieve the welcome buttons.
All EACA members are encourage to support this program!
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Anaheim Convention Center Parking Announcement
Listed below are the dates during March that we will NOT be able to handle truck marshalling on site.
Day/Date EVENT Carpark 5 Carpark 7
Wed 3/7 Natural Products Expo West available available – South ½
Big West Conference N/A – North ½
Thu 3/8 Natural Products Expo West available available – South ½
Big West Conference N/A – North ½
Fri 3/9 Natural Products Expo West NA NA
Big West Conference
Sat 3/10 Natural Products Expo West NA NA
Big West Conference
Sun 3/11 Natural Products Expo West NA NA
My Chemical Romance &
The Black Parade
Tue 3/13 Natural Products Expo West available available – South ½
Target Speciality Products Seminar N/A – North ½
Arsenal vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Nationwide I&D Company seeking:
Job Title: City Manager
Description: Nationwide I&D Company seeking a City Manager to work in Las Vegas while supporting national operations activities.
Responsibilities include: labor planning and management, contract negotiations, budgeting and financial performance, maintenance & repairs of facilities and equipment, enforcing safety & regulatory policies, training & recruiting of personnel, assistance in sales and marketing initiatives, active participation in local industry affiliations and associations, and general administration.
Individual characteristics and attitude should be one that promotes team players and ensures cohesiveness for effective and efficient cost competitive service to our clients.
This individual will be expected to share the company vision / goals and promote continuous improvements.
Salary shall be commensurate upon experience within the tradeshow industry and will include a company benefit package.
Please send resumes/inquiries to resumeprocessing@yahoo.com or fax to 508-230-3170.
Nationwide I&D Company seeking:
Job Title: Sales Account Executives
Are you an experienced Sales Professional and would like to be part of a successful, growing team?
Here is your chance to join a leader and innovator in the tradeshow and event industry.
A nationwide, skilled labor management provider specializing in exhibit installation, corporate events and general contracting is seeking aggressive Sales Account Executives with a proven track record to join our team.
If you have the drive and enthusiasm, you could enjoy excellent commission rates, a full benefit package and a great working environment. Please send resume to resumeprocessing@yahoo.com or fax to 508-230-3710.
Nationwide I&D Company seeks
Job Title: Full and Part Time Account Executives
Description: We are looking for motivated people with excellent communication skills, basic computer skills (Outlook,MS Word, MS Excel ) and basic knowledge of trade show and event operations to fill positions in New York and Las Vegas.
Responsibilities include development of new business in the area of Nationwide Event Labor Services including but not limited to Installation and Dismantle and show decorating, overseeing operations of ones clients with our team of professionals, traveling and what ever it takes to get the job done. Cold calling and networking skills are required. Must be a self motivator, understand the importance of deadlines and be an overall smart worker.
Territory is unlimited and so is the income potential, top performers with a strong book of business earn high six figures +. Optional base salary plus commissions or a straight commission structure is available. Existing book of business is a plus. We offer 401k and health Benefits to motivated full time employees. Minimum 3 years event/trade show industry experience
If you are interested to apply for the position above, please email your resume in confidence to jimwurm@eaca.com.
INDUSTRY NEWS
One of the industry's (Spangenberg & Freeman) "great guys" passed away. Joe Mascaro, a resident of, and a fixture in, New Orleans passed away recently.
Shure leaves Experient to join Response Custom Publishing (Expo Web News> Peter Shure, former Director of Strategic Marketing for Experient, has joined Ardsley, NY-based Response Custom Publishing (RCP) as Executive Vice President. RCP produces marketing communications pieces, as well as Experient's Meeting Mentor, for which Shure will continue as Publisher and Editorial Director.
Houston’s Convention Center Breezes Through 20 Years <Trade Show Executive> The George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston celebrated 20 years in operation by raising a series of commemorative banners on the street outside the downtown facility.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
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