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EACA Showfloor Buzz

Vol. 11, Issue 27, July 2, 2008

EACA NEWS

Gorbett Elected to EACA Hall of Fame.   Upon tallying the votes for the 2008 class of the EACA Hall of Fame, Dick Gorbett, formerly of Global Van Lines and Atlas Van Lines has been elected to the EACA Hall of Fame.
 
The induction ceremonies for the EACA Hall of Fame will be conducted at the Awards Luncheon at the EACA Annual Conference on Monday, July 28 in Philadelphia.
 
Congratulations once again to all our Hall of Fame nominees!

Make Plans to Attend our 10th Annual Conference!    The EACA is hosting its 10th Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA on July 28-29, 2008, in conjunction with TS2.   This year’s event will place a special focus on the EACA’s 10th Anniversary.    EACA members are invited to come together to celebrate this milestone as we review the accomplishments of the past ten years and begin to chart our course for the next ten.
 
The EACA 10th Anniversary Conference information contains complete descriptions of all sessions and events.       In addition, the EACA Conference Registration form and Sponsor form has complete information for participating in this year’s event.     If you have difficulty accessing any of this information please send an email to jimwurm@eaca.com.
 
And, as always, your EACA Conference badge grants you access to the TS2 Exhibits!
 
Thanks to our Annual Conference Sponsors.     The EACA Annual Conference will take place on July 28-29, 2008 at the Pennsylvaniz Convention Center in Philadekphia, PA.  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 Sponsor
UBC Metropolitan Regional Council
 
Platinum Sponsor
Freeman
 
Gold Sponsor
ExpoServices USA
 
Silver Sponsors
CORT Tradeshow Furnishings
Employco Services
MC2
On Location
Renaissance Management
Spectrum Show Services
The TERM Group

 
EACA 10th Anniversary Member Directory.     The EACA, in conjunction with Exhibit City News, will be publishing a special edition of its membership directory to commemorate its 10th anniversary in 2008.   This high quality publication will not only feature our full list of members, it will also chronicle the significant events that have taken place in our 10 year history.  Special features will include photographs and descriptions of EACA events, Intrepid Award winners, Hall of Famers as well as other notable achievements of the EAC community.
 
The member directory will be published in time for distribution at this summer’s HCEA and TS2 events.   Be sure that your company is well represented in this exceptional publication.

All members receive a FREE Membership listing which includes:
Company name
Address
City State & Zip
Phone
Fax
Email
 
Please note that all EACA members are responsible to fax or email your updated listing to Exhibit City News using the attached Directory Form     Fax to 702-309-8027 or email judyk@exhibitcitynews.com  * Unless you send NEW information your listing will be the same as last year.

Intrepid Voting is Closed.   The EACA would like to thank all the members who cast their votes for the 2008 Intrepid.  Voting is now closed and the winner will be announced at the Awards Luncheon at the EACA Annual Conference on Monday, July 28 in Philadelphia.
 
Congratulations once again to all our nominees!
 
 
 
CHAPTER NEWS


Chicago Chapter News
6th Annual Golf Outing to Benefit RSMGC     
The Chicago Chapters of the EACA and EDPA announced the dates for their 6th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the RSMGC.
This scramble golf event will take place at Maple Meadows Golf Club in Wood Dale, IL on Monday, August 4, 2008 with a 1pm shotgun start.      Golf will be followed by a dinner reception with raffle prizes.

For additional information on the 2008 EACA/EDPA Chicago golf outing contact Nancy Virene at njvirene@thetermgroup.com.




INDUSTRY NEWS

CEIR releases updated reports   <Expo Web News>   The Dallas-based Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) has announced the release of seven updated reports. The reports now contain data obtained from surveys conducted in 2007. The updated reports include:
 
• Exhibitions Attract New Prospects
• Exhibitions Attract Market of Visitors with Buying Authority
• More Than One-Third of Attendees Do Not Attend Other Exhibitions
• The Average Traffic Density for Exhibitions
• The Distance Attendees Travel for an Exhibition
• How Much Time Attendees Spend at Exhibitions
• First-Time Attendees vs. Seasoned Attendees
 
All seven reports have been added to the CEIR Resource Library, which offers exhibition-related marketing and research reports, presentations, free resources and the ROI Tool Kit.
 
 
IRS Adjusts Mileage Rate <M&C Midweek News>   In a rare mid-year adjustment, the Internal Revenue Service, which usually sets mileage reimbursement rates in fall, has increased the rate business travelers can claim by eight cents, to 58.5 cents per mile, effective yesterday.
 
Leading Hotel Exec Michael Dimond Dies of Heart Attack   <Trade Show Executive> Michael Dimond, whose four-decade career in the hotel and convention industry culminated with his retirement in 2006 as senior vice president of sales and marketing at The Broadmoor, died of a heart attack June 23.
 
Interbike Isn't Leaving Las Vegas   <Tradeshow Week>   Nielsen Business Media's Interbike Intl. Bicycle Expo decided that after two years of collecting potential host city data, as well as retailer, manufacturer and industry partner feedback, it would stay in Las Vegas.
 
 
 
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

If I can get through the day without condemning, criticizing or complaining, it's been a good day.  If I don't give advice, it's been perfect.
 
-- Floyd Ashcraft



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