
Meetings & Events: The Invisible Industry
Except for those who work in it, few understand the importance of tradeshows and events. They create jobs, produce sales and generate tax revenues. The

Except for those who work in it, few understand the importance of tradeshows and events. They create jobs, produce sales and generate tax revenues. The

by Calanit Atia The Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall expansion was completed in time for CES in January (which was postponed), but fortunately the

The D.E.A.L.: Dining, Entertainment, Attractions & Lodging: Chattanooga by Jeanne Brei & Symeria Palmer Chattanooga may be overshadowed by its popular big brother, Nashville, but

by Don Svehla ECN Publisher Don Svehla headed to Orlando for the MRO show to see first-hand how big tradeshows are resuming safely. Below is

by H.K. Wilson Chris Griffin (pictured right) is an advocacy warrior, and as a member of the EDPA executive board, he is spearheading the organization’s

Massachusetts’ convention economic impact and the planned reopening of the state On April 27, Gov. Baker of Mass., announced the planned reopening timeline for the

America’s Center Convention Complex Location: 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri Year built: Opened in 1977 Square Footage: The ACCC is 1.7 million sq.ft. with

March 18, 1969 – April 19, 2021 The Association of Equipment Manufacturers Senior Director of Contract and Vendor Management Michelle Sanford, 52, passed away on

(Pictured above clockwise: Tommy Goodwin, David DuBois, David Audrain, Chris Griffin, Bob Priest-Heck and Jim Wurm) A new coalition of eight industry associations from the

by Mike Morrison It’s always great to receive feedback from listeners who appreciate your efforts, especially during this past year when everything has been in

IATA airport code: STL Location: 10701 Lambert International Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri Year Opened: The airport began as a balloon launching base in the 1890s called

Jan.5, 1956—March 20, 2021 Kenny Merrill started with Laser Exhibitor Service Inc., in 1993 in Southern California. In 1995 he assumed ownership of the new