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Vol. 10, Issue 20, May 16, 2007
EACA NEWS
EACA Annual Meeting Information Coming Soon! 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 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 look for your Annual Conference materials coming soon, and make plans to attend the conference that will propel your company to the next level.
EACA Intrepid Award / Hall of Fame Ballots Coming Next Week. It’s that time of year once again when the EACA will be distributing ballots for the annual Intrepid Award, and for for its fifth class to be inducted into the EACA Hall of Fame.
All employees of EACA member companies are eligible to vote.
New Agreement in San Francisco. The Exhibit Display & Trade Show members of Local 510 voted overwhelmingly to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement for the trade show industry last week.
The new contract is effective April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2010 and was implemented upon ratification.
Las Vegas Labor Negotiations Begin GES Exposition Services, Freeman and other convention industry contractors have begun negotiations with Las Vegas Teamsters Local 631. Negotiations continue and all parties are working toward an agreement that will benefit the workers, the union, the employers, our mutual clients and the Las Vegas exhibition industry.
The current contract expires on May 31, 2007.
Orlando Contract Expires August 31, 2007 A reminder for all EACA members that are signatory to the Stagehands contract in Orlando that the current contract expires on Auguust 31, 2007.
EACA CHAPTERS
ATLANTA CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Get Out of the Gutter to Benefit RSMGC
The SE Chapter of the EDPA is organizing its first ever bowling event called “Get Out of the Gutter” to benefit the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic. Get Out of the Gutter will take place at 300 (2175 Savoy St, Atlanta) on June 6, 2007 from 5pm to 8pm.
Your investment of $45 enttitle you to an event with fun, food, bowling and prizes. There are also Corporate Sponsorships available!! To sign up for this first ever event, or to look up additional information go to the Southeast EDPA web site at www.123signup.com/calendar?org=southeastedpa
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.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Anaheim Convention Center Parking Announcement
Listed below are the dates during May that we will NOT be able to handle truck marshalling on site. Outside contractors are to park in carpark 6 unless otherwise noted. When the schedule varies from carpark 6 please schedule a supervisor to direct your employees to the noted parking area. Your support is appreciated.
Day/Date EVENT Carpark 5 Carpark 7
Thu 5/17 Amer Urological Assn NA NA
Ecobuild America
V&C Mtg Industry Advisory Council
Sat 5/19 Amer Urological Assn NA NA
Sun 5/20 Amer Urological Assn NA NA
Mon 5/21 Amer Urological Assn NA NA
Tue 5/22 Amer Urological Assn NA NA
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
NY Official Says Smaller Javits Expansion Planned <ESCA News> Patrick Foye, New York's top economic development official, has announced the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center expansion will be confined to 300,000 square feet at a cost of $1.8 billion. Foye made the announcement at a breakfast forum of 500 people sponsored by Crain's New York Business. The expansion plan had been criticized by tradeshow executives and government officials as too expensive for not enough additional space.
Dolaher Is Ready to Run the IDG Game <Tradeshow Week> Mary Dolaher is ready to don the title of IDG World Expo CEO. David Korse stepped down from the post in October, and didn't take long for Bob Carrigan, president of IDG Communications (IDG World Expo's parent company), to find a suitable replacement. A month later, he offered the job to Dolaher, but she wasn't interested in that particular job at the time.
Champion Nationwide Contractor and George E. Fern Company have announced the recent acquisition of The Audie Group. Located in Orlando, Florida, this marks both Champion and Fern’s first expansion into the Florida marketplace. Jim Audie will assume the role of General Manager in the Orlando Facility.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Once you have them by the funny bone, their hearts and minds will follow.
--Robert Wieder
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