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EACA Showfloor Buzz
Vol. 10, Issue 14, April 4, 2007

EACA NEWS

Strike in San Francisco  Averted  with Contract Extended to May 1   <Trade Show Executive> The threat of a strike by the Sign, Display and Allied Crafts Union Local 510 in the Bay area was averted when the current contract was extended until May 1.   
 
Five Bay Area Labor Councils had granted strike sanction to permit picketing which could have impacted the  Moscone Center ,  Oakland  Convention Center ,  San Jose McEnery Convention Center ,  Santa Clara  Convention Center ,  San Mateo County  Event  Center  and others.
 
The law firm of Littler Mendelson is representing contractors including Freeman, GES Exposition Services, Champion Nationwide Contractor, Nth Degree and others.      Discussions about a new pact remained knotted over pay. The two sides have met more than 10 times since talks began February 20th.

EACA Member Directory.     The EACA has initiated efforts to produce the 2007 Member Directory.    All members were recently emailed information about this year’s directory and instructions on how to update your member listing and reserve ad space.
 
If you did not get the information about the EACA 2007 Member Directory and would like to reserve an advertising space, or update your listing please email jimwurm@eaca.com.


EACA PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Cecil Wynn The Showfloor Buzz has learned that Cecil Wynn, International Rep. for the IBEW will retire on May 1.    Best wishes for your retirement, Cecil, from all of us at the EACA!
 
Red Ball Productions Win Small Business of the Year  Red Ball Productions a 3-D marketing design and trade show management company headquartered in Springdale Arkansas has been awarded the inaugural small business of the year award by the Bentonville/Bella Vista chamber of commerce. This award is for businesses with less than twenty-five employees that make a significant contribution to their clients and their community.
 
Happy 25th Anniversary to Exponents.      The EACA would like to pass along its congratulations to Steve Rossman and all the people at Exponents for celebrating their 25th year in business!
 
 
EACA CHAPTERS


CHICAGO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Customer Service Training

The EACA Chicago Chapter (in the person of Joe Mondelli) has been working toward the development of a Customer Service Training program for our showfloor workforce.
 
The program is in its final stages of development, and tentative dates for the first program have been determined.    All EACA Chicago members are encouraged to set aside time on either June 25 (Monday) or June 26 (Tuesday) to take part in this 4 hour program.
 
In addition,  there will be a Train the Trainer Program offered on  Wednesday June 27 for members that want to have the ability to deliver this program to their workers.
 
NO SMOKING REMINDER
 
All EACA members are reminded that McCormick Place is a NO SMOKING facility.    Whether you are on the show floor, in your storage cage, or in your office at McCormick Place the No Smoking policy must be observed.
 
Building management at MPEA has observed violations to this policy recently and wants to notify members of the EACA that the Fire Safety department will continue to issue smoking tickets.
 
Your cooperation is appreciated!

 
ORLANDO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT

Chapter Meeting Announcement

When:                        Wednesday, April 18, 2007           1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Where:                       OCCC West - Room 323, Pre-con room
 
We hope you can attend our EACA Orlando Chapter meeting.  This will be on Wednesday, April 18th at 1:00PM.  We will meet in room 323 in the west building of the Orange County Convention Center.  Please e-mail agenda items to chuck@orlandoi-d.com

Please call Chuck Holmes with any questions or comments at (407) 592-7042
 
We hope to see you there!
 
EACA Orlando Chapter


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

Thu 4/5          So CA Facilities Expo                                 available       NA
Contractors Meeting                                                                                   
Amer Career College Graduations                                                                      
Fri 4/6             Anaheim Arsenal vs LA D-Fenders         available       NA
 
Sat 4/7           Anaheim Arsenal vs LA D-Fenders         NA                  NA
                        Templo Calvario East Service
                        Empresa Frias Dance
                        Market America
                        Dreamco
 
Sun 4/8          Templo Calvario East Service                  NA                  NA      
                        D&D Entertainment Vietnamese Concert
                                                                                                                                    

Mon 4/9         Nat’l Student Nurses Assn                         available       NA
                        Avery Pix Filming “Semi Pro”

Tue 4/10        Nat’l Student Nurses Assn                         available       NA
                        Avery Pix Filming “Semi Pro”
                        OC Boat Show
                        EDS Seminar
                        Acceleration 2
 
Wed 4/11       Nat’l Student Nurses Assn                         available       NA
                        Avery Pix Filming “Semi Pro”
                        OC Boat Show
                        EDS Seminar
                        V&C POW WOW
                        Acceleration 2


 
POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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.

 
DID YOU KNOW?

New Orleans Needs Labor.      A point of discussion at this year’s  Exhibitor Show was that as New Orleans continues to work on its recovery from Hurricane Katrina that it still is in dire need of labor not only for tradeshows, but also as bussers and dishwashers at area restaurants.
 
The UBC is taking carpenters from construction projects in Baton Rouge and transporting them to New Orleans when large shows come to town in order to service exhibitors there.
 
Fast food restaurants like Burger King are even paying $5k signing bonuses to attract employees to work in their stores.



INDUSTRY NEWS

Investor Group Led by Veronis Suhler Stevenson to Acquire Advanstar  for $1.15 Billion
<Trade Show Executive> -  Veronis Suhler Stevenson signed a definitive agreement to acquire Advanstar Communications, Inc. from DLJ Merchant Banking Partners III LP for $1.15 billion.  Advanstar is best known for MAGIC, its market leading apparel shows. The company is active in four vertical segments:  fashion, licensing , automotive and life sciences, producing 47 trade shows and events;  60 print publications; and 95 electronic publications/ web sites.   CEO Joe Loggia will stay with the company. He and other members of the senior management team will be significant shareholders in the company post-close. Citigroup Private Equity and New York Life Capital Partners joined VSS as co-sponsors in this investment.      
  
Jimmie Fore Retires from New Orleans CC  <Trade Show Executive> Jimmie D. Fore will step down April 1 as president/general manager of the Ernest Morial Convention Center of New Orleans. Fore's 16 years with the facility may be best remembered for the rapid reopening of the building after a $299 MIL renovation following Hurricane Katrina and his heroic efforts in staying in the building during the storm.   His plans are to move to the Texas hill country  where he has been raising quarter horses and exotic game animals.
 
GLOBAL SPECTRUM NAMES ISABELLE BLAINEY DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL SALES
(Philadelphia, PA - April 4, 2007) Global Spectrum, the fastest growing firm in the public assembly management field, today accelerated its efforts to lure big-time conventions, trade shows, exhibitions and attractions into the convention centers the company manages by promoting Isabelle Blainey to the newly created position of Director of National Sales. She had most recently been General Manager of the Harborview Center in Clearwater, FL.
 
FREEMAN ACQUIRES PROACTIVE, INC.    Dallas, TX…Freeman has finalized the acquisition of ProActive, Inc. effective Wednesday, April 4, 2007.  ProActive is a nationally recognized firm based in Chicago that supports face-to-face marketing events through strategic design and fulfillment of communications that are aligned with their clients’ brand strategies.  

ProActive was founded in 1992 by Tony Lorenz, CMM, and has become known and respected in a number of industries as the leader in providing strategic experiential communications solutions.  Their suite of services includes communications strategy, creative direction, content development, production, and assessment and measurement for live events, business meetings, trade shows, corporate training and other communication-based programs. With 39 full-time employees, the company is headquartered in Chicago, with a second office in New York.
 


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK


Just when you think you’ve graduated from the school of experience, someone thinks up a new course.

--Mary H. Waldrip
 

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