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EACA Showfloor Buzz
Vol. 10, Issue 16, April 18, 2007

EACA NEWS

San Francisco union strike averted – for now   <Exhibit City News>  San Francisco’s No. 1 industry – tourism –  could suffer a blow as a result of another labor dispute.  A strike,  set for April 1 by the union that represents 1,000 workers who  help install and dismantle tradeshows throughout the Bay Area was  averted as negotiating parties decided March 30 to extend the existing contract for one more month.
 
A strike is now possible in May.   Less than seven months after the hotel workers’ union ended a lengthy campaign to have conventions and visitors boycott area hotels, the union work force that is employed by 53 companies to set up and take down tradeshows throughout the Bay Area, including the Moscone Center, is threatening to strike.   The Sign, Display & Allied Crafts Local 510 labor union will continue throughout the month to negotiate a new contract with representatives of exhibition companies.
 
One sticking point in negotiations is the level of wage increases.   Local 510 Business Representative Michael Hardeman said the negotiating parties would agree to extend the contract so discussions can continue, postponing the possibility of a strike  for the time being. The union last went on strike in 1981.

Save the Date!!    EACA Annual Meeting Takes Place July 30-31, 2007    The EACA is hosting its 9th Annual Conference in Washington DC on July 30-31, 2007.   This year’s event will place a special focus on EAC Business Development in the 21st Century.     EACA members and their sales forces will learn how to transition from “transactional selling” to “strategic selling” by way of our high-powered conference program.
 
Please be sure to mark your calendars today, and make plans to attend the conference that will propel your company to the next level.
 
And, look for more information about the EACA Annual Conference in future issues of the Buzz!

EACA Calls for Intrepid Award / Hall of Fame Nominations     It’s that time of year once again when the EACA is looking to its members for nominations for the annual Intrepid Award, and for nominations for its third class to be inducted into the EACA Hall of Fame.   Anyone interested in submitting a nomination can request a form by emailing jimwurm@eaca.com.

Rally at the Alley III A Great Benefit for Local Industry Veteran

A record number of attendees gathered last month at the 3rd Annual Rally at the Alley in Boston. Held at Lucky Strike Lanes, all proceeds from this one of a kind bowling and billiard event support the family of Karin Brennan.
 
As an RSMGC sponsored event, the Rally at the Alley continued the RSMGC tradition by bringing together friends, family and industry members to support Karin, who underwent a kidney transplant several years ago and today is in need of another.  An industry veteran with experience at Innovations, Folio and Design Know How, many of Karin’s former co-workers, suppliers and friends joined in the evening to show their support for the Brennan family while showing off their bowling skills.
 
Bowling trophies included first place winners, The Lane Rangers, consisting of Adrienne Currin of Champion Logistics Group, Judie Turner, Dan Winchester and James Giguere, all of Blue Hive. Several other awards were given out as well including the Horse’s Ass Award, presented to a nominated attendee (Jack Hally, Blue Hive), the Big Giver Award, given to the individual who raised the most in sponsorships (Brigette Gerstel, friend of the Rally) and the first ever 3 Ball Trophy given to the winner of the evening’s billiard tournament (Paul McNamara, Brede).


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
 
MG Design and Camden Partners Join Forces   MG Design Associates is pleased to announce that  Liese Tamburrino has joined the company as Vice President of Global Sales. Marcia Banks  has also joined MG as Global Business Development and Training Manager.  These additions  will help to further expand the company’s international presence as well as rounding out  MG Design’s portfolio of creative solutions and services offering.
 
 
EACA CHAPTERS

ATLANTA CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Heightened Security for SAP/ ASUG Show

EACA members are to be alerted that there will be heightened security for the upcoming SAP/ ASUG Show.    Be sure that you have submitted your EAC notifications and have provided show management with your insurance forms in order to obtain your access credentials.
The EAC badges will be available at Building "B" at the  B-5 roll up door DOCKSIDE.   There another EAC Desk at  the Security Room at the B-1 roll up door at the bottom of the escalators.     All workers must come in from the main entrance of the GWCC or from the back dock entrance of the GWCC to get to the B-1 Security Room /  EAC Desk.
Exhibitor move-in begins Thursday, April 19.


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.
 
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

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


 
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.




INDUSTRY NEWS
CEIR Uses PCMA Grant to Explore Exhibitor Retention <Trade Show Executive>
Dallas , TX - The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) was awarded a $75,000 grant to fund a pair of studies into methods of measuring the rate-of-return that exhibitors achieve through trade shows and other events.
 
One third of the award from the PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) Education Foundation will be used to compile a roster of shows that have demonstrated an exceptional ability to retain exhibitors as well as events that have lost a major exhibitor at one time or another. The other $50,000 will delve into the methods that show organizers use to retain exhibitors.
 
Joe Hirsch appointed National Sales Manager of AVW-TELAV's Business Debelopment Group     Dallas, TX… Bradley (Brad) Kent, Vice President of Sales, Business Development Group, AVW-TELAV Audio Visual Solutions, U.S. Division, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Hirsch to National Sales Manager.


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK


Goals are dreams with deadlines.

--Diana Scharf Hunt
 

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