Aug 6, 2019 | Association News, Features
(Pictured L-R: EDPA President Emeritus Gwen Hill, 2018 Hazel Hays award winner Amanda Helgemoe and former EDPA Executive Director Jeff Provost) by Pat Friedlander Amanda Helgemoe, recipient of EDPA’s 2018 Hazel Hays award, is a pioneer twice over. First, she launched... 
Aug 5, 2019 | Columns, Features, The International Man
by Larry Kulchawik Author’s Note: The second edition of Trade Shows from One Country to the Next was recently released. The guidebook is about international marketing with a focus on global tradeshow differences. Although dedicated to the venues, top events, exhibit... 
Aug 2, 2019 | Features, The D.E.A.L. (Dining, Entertainment, Attractions & Lodging) / Events & Venues
by Jeanne Brei If cities had a soundtrack, Nashville’s would be a mix of music’s past, present and future that’s a little bit country, bluegrass, rock, pop, Americana, gospel, classical, jazz and blues, all blending and overlapping in perfect harmony. Running... 
Aug 1, 2019 | Features, Obituaries
Pictured: Patsy and Hank Garrity Jan. 31, 1938-May 29, 2019 Patricia (Patsy) Garrity, a long-time tradeshow industry veteran, passed away May 29. She was born on January 31, 1938, in Meridian, Mississippi, and was raised by her mom, Eloise Bodeker, and her uncles,... 
Jul 31, 2019 | Features, Flooring, I&D Shop to Showfloor
by Cynthya Porter Whether completing a theme, promoting a company name or creating a brand image, custom flooring has a lot of power as a design tool. But when budgets get cut for events or exhibits, it’s often the first thing axed off the list as an unnecessary... 
Jul 30, 2019 | Association News, Features
by H. K. Wilson On April 29 and 30, the Experiential Designers and Producers Association, SoCal chapter, co-hosted the First Annual SoCal Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic in conjunction with its chapter meeting in Irvine, Calif. The tournament was originally...
