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Review All Articles > June 13th 2007 - Vol 10, Issue 24 EACA Showfloor Buzz
Vol. 10, Issue 24, June 13, 2007
EACA NEWS
Thanks to our Annual Conference Sponsors. The EACA Annual Conference will take place on July 30-31, 2007 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Conference materials have recently been circulated to EACA members, and are also available on the EACA web site. Please be sure to make your plans to attend!
The EACA would like to thank and recognize our Annual Conference Sponsors to date:
Presenting Sponsors
EliteXPO Cargo Systems
Platinum Sponsors
Freeman
Gold Sponsors
Employco
Orlando I&D
Silver Sponsors
IUPAT Local 510
The TERM Group
Ask the Experts Premiers at TS2. Instead of the Showfloor Olympics at this year’s TS2, the EACA has been asked by TS2 to put together a panel called “Ask the Experts” in the EACA booth from various backgrounds and servicing capabilities that can be on hand to answer any burning questions that the exhibit managers who visit the booth may have.
TS2 will promote this and push traffic to the booth.
Our job is to have people on hand who can act in a consultative manner and answer questions and/or point people in the right direction. There are 5 exhibit hours per day (10 hours total) and 4 to 5 people on hand per hour (each hour being one time slot). That means that there will be 50 time slots available for EACA members who are conference sponsors to spend time in the EACA booth and to be available for those questions.
As an enhancement to this idea, there will be “presentation time” available in the booth to our Platinum and Corporate conference sponsors to talk about their own area of exhibit servicing expertise. This will help to build larger numbers of exhibit manager visitors and create additional opportunities for our sponsors to get in front of exhibit managers with specific questions.
Exhibit managers will be incented to participate in the presentations and panel questions with a grand prize drawing – the name to be drawn from all participants.
Any members that want to find out how they can participate in “Ask the Experts” should send an email to jimwurm@eaca.com.
Sales Tax Discussion Added to EACA Conference. Responding to a number of inquiries from EACA members, there will be a roundtable discussion on Sales Tax liability for EACs at the EACA Annual Conference.
The Sales Tax roundtable will take place on Tuesday, July 31 at the Annual Meeting Breakfast. EACA members can register for the Annual Conference by using the attached registration form. If you are interested to sponsor the Annual Meeting breakfast or any other event at the EACA Annual Conference, please use the attached sponsor form.
Remember to Vote for the 2007 Intrepid. The EACA would like to remind all its members to cast their votes for the 2007 Intrepid. If you would like to cast your vote and need the 2007 Intrepid Ballot, you can either grab it here or at the EACA web site.
This year’s nominees are:
David Causton, MPEA
Joe Mondelli, EACA Chicago
Bob Lessin, IUPAT
Cecil Wynn, IBEW
Ken Viscovich, UBC
Also Remember to Cast your Vote for the EACA Hall of Fame. The EACA would also like to remind all its members to cast their votes for the EACA Hall of Fame. If you would like to cast your vote and need the 2007 Hall of Fame Ballot, you can either grab it here or at the EACA web site.
This year’s nominees are:
Carl Birsa, CB Displays
Jack Dodson, Noble Rich
Steve Barry Jr, TWI
Dick Gorbett, Global & Atlas Van Lines
Art Ursin, Poirot
EACA I&D Members Reminder. The Decorators Local 831 contract expires as of August 31, 2007
EACA PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Jack “Jake” Berenato, of JB Resource, may be visible on broadcasts of the US Open at Oakmont CC this weekend. Jack will be marshalling at the event on the 8th and 9th holes.
Have fun Jack!
EACA CHAPTERS
ATLANTA CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
First Get Out of the Gutter is Huge Success
The first annual “Get Out of the Gutter” event in Atlanta to benefit the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic was a huge success last week.
Organized by the SE Chapter of the EDPA, this first ever event raised more than $4,000 for the RSMGC.
The EACA congratulates the organizers of Get Out of the Gutter for their great achievement .
CHICAGO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Customer Service Training
The Chicago Chapter of the EACA, in conjunction with the MPEA and EACA National will be sponsoring a Customer Service Training initiative for showfloor workers in Chicago.
The Customer Service Training Program will take place on June 25 and 26 at McCormick Place in Room N427. Showfloor workers in Chicago will have the option of taking part in this four program on either June 25 or June 26. The 4 hour program will be delivered 4 different times over the two day period – with one program delivered each morning, and one each afternoon.
The EACA Customer Service Training Program was developed and will be delivered by Randy Eppard, Phd in Human Development. Eppard is an associate professor for University of Maryland University College, Prior to his professorship, Eppard worked for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters as Director of Training Curriculum. Randy developed th customer service program under the direction and guidance of Chicago Chapter EACA President Joe Mondelli.
EACA members will also be able to take advantage of a Train the Trainer session which will be offered on June 27 in Room N427 at the McCormick Place. The Train the Trainer session will allow designated EACA members, and staff, to become certified in delivering future Customer Service Training programs.
WEST HALL TOURS FOR EACA MEMBERS
Any EACA members interested to take a tour of the new West Hall of McCormick Place can do so on June 26, 2007.
There will be two tours available on that day (maximum capacity of 50 for each). The first tour will take place at 10am on June 26, and the second tour will take place at 11:15am.
To secure your spot on either of those tours please respond by email to jimwurm@eaca.com.
Remember space is limited and requests will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no other offering of this kind so this is your best chance to get a look at the West Hall before it.
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!
Chicago RSMGC Golf Tournament Announcement
The Chicago EACA / EDPA Chapters have announced that the 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the RSMGC will take place on August 6, 2007 at Maple Meadows Golf Club in Wooddale, IL. Please mark your calendars!!
There will be a Shot Gun Start at 1pm.
For more information, or to register for the event, contact Nancy Virene at The TERM Group. She can be reached at 630-766-TERM, or at njvirene@thetermgroup.com.
ORLANDO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Orange County Convention Center Construction Advisory
Please be advised that the OCCC has a construction project scheduled to begin on
June 12, 2007 at the West Concourse!
Location: North Bridge area, off of Exhibit Drive, near the Rosen Plaza.
The roadway off of Exhibit Drive near the front of Halls E and Halls F will be completely shut down and only available to the construction crews on site.
We ask that you remain vigilant of the construction being conducted on property and use every safety precaution available to your business. Please bear with us if we should need to make any last minute changes. Again, I am always available if you have any questions or concerns.
This project is scheduled to be completed by July 31, 2007.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Anaheim Convention Center Safety & Security Announcement
The Anaheim Convention Center hosted a meeting this week with the Southern California contractor community to discuss ways to improve the facility’s safety and security.
While no specific plan is ready to be made public, Anaheim seeks to enhance its image as one of the best convention facilities in the nation. The Anaheim CC had been recognized by the Department of Justice in 2006 as “one of the 10 most exemplary Public Sector – Private Sector cooperative facilities in the nation.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Chicago area exhibit builder/EAC seeks:
Job Title: EAC Labor Account Executives
Description: Through aggressive prospecting you’ll create opportunities to sell labor services for trade shows, sales meetings and events, themed environments, and retail installations.
The ideal candidates will have at least two years of successful tradeshow labor sales experience. Excellent prospecting and communication skills, and the skills for building and maintaining long term client relationships are required.
Competitive compensation package includes full company benefits.
Job Title: Senior Account Manager
Description: The Account Manager position requires flexibility and an exceptional client service attitude. This position coordinates and oversees entire projects, from shop production through on-site supervision, for a variety of accounts.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of successful tradeshow account management experience. Knowledge of billing, collections, and pricing structures is required.
Compensation package includes a base salary and full company benefits.
Job Title: Senior Account Executives
Description: Primary focus is generating new business opportunities in exhibit marketing including tradeshows, museums, corporate interiors, retail design and fabrication, and supporting field services.
Candidates will have 3 – 5 years successful sales experience in exhibits or related marketing-communications medium. We offer a guaranteed salary leading to a draw against earned commissions, performance bonuses, expense reimbursement, and full company benefits.
Please forward resumes to Jim Wurm, jimwurm@eaca.com.
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
North American Passport Rule Suspended <Tradeshow Week> The federal government temporarily suspended until September a rule enacted in January that required Americans to carry passports when entering the United States by air from other North American countries. The suspension responded to long delays in receiving new passports. Travelers will still have to show government -issued identification and State Dept. receipts for their passport applications.
Jeff Price Leaves Cygnus for Freeman <Tradeshow Week> The current president of Cygnus Expositions and chairman of the Intl. Assn. for Exhibitions & Events, Jeff Price, will become executive vice president of Freeman effective July 1. According to Freeman President Joe Popolo, Price will become a member of the service contractor’s executive management team. Price has been president of Cygnus Expositions for the past six years.
Mary Power Resigns from CIC <Trade Show Executive> Mary Power announced her resignation as president of the Convention Industry Council (CIC) after a successful tenure that saw the Certified Meeting Planner designation gain dramatically in stature.
When Power joined the CIC, there were about 2,000 CMPs in three countries. Today, there are more than 12,000 members of the industry worldwide who hold CMP certification.
CIC is an umbrella organization consisting of 32 associations such as IAEE, PCMA, ESCA and TSEA. Together, the 32 associations represent over 100,000 individuals in the meeting, exhibition and hospitality industries. Her successor has not been named.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.
--Bill Cosby
Publisher's statement. The Showfloor Buzz is a publication of the Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Association (EACA) which is dedicated to "raising the level of service excellence on the showfloor."
This publication is sent free of charge to all EACA members each Wednesday, and to non-members four weeks later. Annual subscriptions to current issues of the Buzz are available to non-members for $49.95. Please send subscription requests to jimwurm@eaca.com.
EACA members are also permitted to submit job postings to the Buzz free of charge for a one time listing. Member job postings can be extended for additional weeks in the Buzz as well as posted to the EACA web site. The costs for extending your job posting are one month for $50, 2 months for $85, and 3 months for $125.
If you have news from the tradeshow floor that you feel is important to the success of our members, or our industry's customer, the exhibitors, please forward it to the EACA @ 541-317-8768 or email us @ jimwurm@eaca.com
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