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Review All Articles > October 31st 2007 - Vol 10, Issue 42 EACA Showfloor Buzz
Vol. 10, Issue 42, October 31, 2007
EACA NEWS
Transportation Industry Warning!!! Received this week from one of our exhibit industry transportation members – Champion Logistics.
One of, if not the primary major "Cargo" airliners shut down their operation today. Kitty Hawk served as the industry leader for "over sized" (greater than 300 lbs with expanded dimensional capabilities) airfreight shipments for domestic next day and second day airfreight capabilities.
The reason for sending this alert is that Kitty Hawk’s closure will create a much greater demand for space on any given airline now that their capacity is not available to the market place. What used to be a "crutch" for any last minute shipping from coast to coast may no longer be available. In other words, the capacity that Kitty Hawk provided to the market place will now be falling on the still existent airlines making it much more difficult to secure space for airfreight.
Please stay sharp when preparing orders for show site or other time definite locations as it is going to be much more challenging to make up for changes, errors, or other variables that lead to the need for next day service.
Chicago Customer Service Training. The Chicago Chapter of the EACA, in conjunction with the MPEA and EACA National will be sponsoring its 2nd Customer Service Training Program for showfloor workers in Chicago on November 26 thru November 28.
The second installment of the EACA Customer Service Training Program will be developed and 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.
To get more information on times and locations for the November training see the attached Training Overview. To sign up your people for the November training use the attached Sponsor/Registration Form, and the attached Participants List Form.
Mark Your Calendars for the EACA Winter Meeting The EACA will be holding its Winter Meeting in conjunction with EDPA again this year – so please be sure to mark your calendars.
The meeting will take place on Marco Island, FL from November 28-30, 2007. To register for the conference go the EDPA web site at www.edpa.com. Be sure to include your status as an EACA member, so we get credit from EDPA for your participation.
Also please note that the EDPA has reserved a block of rooms at the Hotel, at a special group rate, over the Conference dates. EACA members are encouraged to make their reservations as soon as possible. Rooms within the block are limited, and are available on a first-come/first-served basis. Room rate is $179, single or double, plus tax (approx 10%).
Please contact the hotel for information on suites. You can make your reservations by calling toll-free, (800) 438-4373, or by calling the hotel directly at (239) 394-2511.
When making your hotel reservation, identify yourself as part of the Exhibit Designers & Producers Association group. A credit card is required to reserve your reservation; card will not be charged until arrival at the hotel.
As for travel plans, you will need to fly into Ft. Meyers, FL (45 minute drive to Marco), or to Miami International (2 ½ hour drive to Marco).
DEAR SHOWFLOOR BUZZ
I have a question for you I hope you can help me answer. It is regarding EAC forms.
Here is a scenario –
Client ‘ABC’ has hired us to be their coordinator of all requirements for their booth at ‘X’ show. We order and pay for all services and coordinate all requirements with all suppliers. We hire an I&D company to set the booth on ‘X” show.
And here is the question – Who do you name on the EAC form with insurance….The Expo Group or the I&D house we have hired?
I’m stumped – so any advice would be much appreciated.
Many thanks!
April Hurley
Senior Account Executive
The Expo Group
Dear April
The rationale for EAC registrations and certificates of insurance is all about who needs access to the facility to perform the work.
Show management (and the facility) are looking to minimize their risk for hosting the event, by making sure that the contractor that requires access to the building has insurance to cover himself, and all his employees, for any negligent acts that result in damage to property or personal injury.
So, the I&D company you’ve hired needs to be named as the EAC of record and supply insurance. If TEG is sending in a supervisor to oversee the work of the hired I&D contractor, then you should be also be named as an EAC of record and submit a certificate of insurance.
And, any other service providers that you have hired on behalf of your client that will need access to the hall during move-in and move-out will have to do the same.
I hope that clarifies things, and thanks for asking!
Dear Showfloor Buzz
I read the EDPA White Paper on "Bundling" with great interest, and commend those in the leadership for addressing this issue, which in my opinion, has gone unopposed for far too long. May I suggest that all other industry associations follow suit, and engage this issue in an effort to end this practice once and for all.
I would be glad to assist EACA in developing a similar statement, and suggest our Board take the initiative to TSEA and HCEA as well.
Please pass along our thanks to EDPA for having the courage to bring this practice out of the closet.
Sincerely,
Steve Johnson
Renaissance Management
EACA CHAPTERS
CHICAGO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Next Customer Service Training – November 2007
The Chicago Chapter of the EACA, in conjunction with the MPEA and EACA National will be sponsoring its 2nd Customer Service Training Program for showfloor workers in Chicago on November 26 thru November 28.
The second installment of the EACA Customer Service Training Program will be developed and 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.
To get more information on times and locations for the November training see the attached Training Overview. To sign up your people for the November training use the attached Sponsor/Registration Form, and the attached Participants List Form.
LAS VEGAS CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Convention “Extra Board” Application
EACA members that would like to have their workers include on the “Skilled Extra Board” for I&D work in Las Vegas can use the attached application so they can be qualified to work once the list of Teamster Journeymen has been exhausted.
POSITION AVAILABLE
Full Service Exhibits / I&D company seeks:
Job Title: Project Manager
Description: You’ll project manage a major client exhibit accounts with up to 40 shows a year – achieving total management of expectations delivered as a finished trade show/event.
You’re proactive, organized, personable, discrete, and motivated.
You’ll comfortably deal a wide range of personalities, inside/outside the company: from show floor laborers to senior client marketing personnel.
You’ll know the exhibition and event business, nationally and internationally.
You’ll join a team of creative and production professionals and enjoy growing success of our company.
Please forward resumes to Jim Wurm, jimwurm@eaca.com.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Washington Convention Center is Renamed. <M&C Midweek News> The Washington Convention Center in the nation's capital is being renamed for the city's first elected mayor. His name, conveniently, was Walter E. Washington. Following a rededication ceremony on Nov. 5, the 2.3 million-square-foot center will be known as the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Washington was voted into the office in 1975 and died in 2003.
Skip Cox wins IAEE Chairman's award <Expo Web News> The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has awarded Jonathon “Skip” Cox, President of Exhibit Surveys, Inc., with the 2007 Chairman's Award. Cox will receive the award December 10, at IAEE's Expo! Expo! in Las Vegas.
The Chairman's Award honors an individual who assists the IAEE Chairman by helping to grow national and international relationships. The award recipient is recommended by the IAEE Chairman and approved by the board of directors.
Trade Show Revenues Up 11.3% in Second Quarter of 2007, According to CEIR Report
<Trade Show Executive> Trade show revenues continue to grow this year with an 11.3% increase for the second quarter over the same period in 2006, and show attendance up an impressive 13.5%, according to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR). "We have had two great quarters and the trend is expected to continue through 2007,” noted CEIR President Doug Ducate. The figures marked a continuation of the bullish trend seen in 2006 when the overall exhibition industry grew 4.8% compared to 2005.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Success is a public affair. Failure is a private funeral.
-- Rosalind Russell
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