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Recently we made the decision to increase our networking capability by joining two of the industry’s top associations.
With all the trade show, meeting, destination and exhibit associations to choose from, we felt that TSEA and IAEE had plenty to offer us and would provide great opportunities to meet trade show and exhibit industry professionals. It is the members of both organizations that we want to meet and do business with. This is not to say that we are not interested in joining other associations, but the Trade Show Exhibitors Association and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, just felt right for us right now.
I am looking forward to more networking opportunities. With membership into two quality associations, I doubt I will have any trouble finding my way around the industry. I hope to be involved in any way possible. Meanwhile, let me know what Trade Show Expo can do for you.
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Exhibition industry grows by 3.2 percent;
CEIR releases index
DALLAS — The exhibition industry grew 3.2 percent in 2007, according to the fifth annual Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) Index, released this week at the meeting of the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO). The report provides industry performance data across 11 industry sectors. The 2007 industry growth rate fell from 4.8 percent in 2006, but was the fifth year in a row the industry expanded. The gain also drove a compounded annual growth rate of 2.5 percent during the 2000 to 2007 period.
 CEIR uses year-over-year changes in an index in four areas to measure the health of the industry. During the time period covered by this report (2000–2007), all four metrics rose: the index number for net square feet rose 3.1 percent; revenue rose 3.1 percent; attendance rose 2 percent; and the number of exhibitors rose 1.5 percent. From 2006 to 2007 revenue grew 6.8 percent; attendance grew 4.9 percent; exhibitors grew 0.9 percent; and net square footage grew 0.3 percent.
More than 300 events contributed show data to the index.
The fastest growing industry segment between 2006 and 2007 was the Government, Public and Nonprofit Services sector.
Veris Consulting, an exhibition industry research consultancy, collected the data and helped compile the report. The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Travel and Tourism Industry Center at the University of South Carolina provided economic analysis for the CEIR Index. The Jordan, Edmiston Group Inc. provided year-over-year analysis of exhibition performance for the 11 industry sectors covered by the report.
CEIR serves to advance the growth, awareness and value of exhibitions and other face-to-face marketing events by producing and delivering research-based knowledge tools that help stakeholder companies.
The full report was presented by CEIR President and CEO Douglas L. Ducate, CEM, CMP at the SISO CEO Summit, which was held April 6-8 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The complete CEIR Index can be purchased through CEIR at www.ceir.org.
TSEA Foundation accepting applications for
2008 Roger D. LaForte Scholarship
CHICAGO, Ill. — The TSEA Foundation announced it is now accepting applications for the 2008 Roger D. LaForte Scholarship.
 The scholarship, named after the late industry leader Roger D. LaForte, CME, was created to encourage higher education in the field of exhibit management, develop qualified industry professionals, and create greater academic awareness of this career field. Applications are due by April 15, 2008.
LaForte Scholars will receive a one-time scholarship for tuition, books and other expenses required for academic coursework and cooperative education related to this area of study.
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must have coursework remaining in his/her college experience, and must be in good academic standing at an accredited institution. LaForte Scholars will also be considered for, but are not guaranteed, internships with exhibitors and/or TSEA at TS2 2008-Total Solutions Marketing for the Exhibit & Event Professional.
The recipient shall also be a student with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the field of exhibit management; this may be demonstrated by their major field of study, submission of essay on said subject matter, prior related work experience, or other pertinent activity. Recommendations from instructors will also be considered.
For more information, visit www.tsea.org, or contact Betsy Carnahan at bcarnahan@tsea.org or at 312.949.5795. Applications are due by April 15, 2008.
TSEA is the association for exhibit and event professionals, and provides education, advocacy, and networking opportunities to its members. Visit www.tsea.org for more information. The association is the sponsor of the industry's leading conference and exhibition, TS2 2008 — Total Solutions Marketing for the Exhibit & Event Professional, which will be held July 27 - July 31, 2008, in Philadelphia, Pa. For information about attending TS2 2008, visit www.tsea.org/ts2.
IAEE's 2008 Art of the Show competition
entries now accepted
DALLAS — The International Association of Exhibitions and Events is accepting entries for its 2008 Art of the Show competition. The Art of the Show provides a stage for defining excellence in the quality of promotional materials and setting the standards for the industry. The competition awards those who show excellence in the development of promotion for their events.
One of the broadest categories of the competition is Industry Promotion, in which most anyone can participate. The category consists of an advertisement or campaign (downloaded from IAEE with either ready-made or with original graphics inserted) used by an organization to promote the exhibitions and events industry as a whole.
The competition includes 14 categories of competition for three show sizes — under 50,000 net square feet (nsf)/ 15,240 net square meters (nsm), 50,000-150,000 nsf/15,240-45,720 nsm and more than 150,000 nsf/45,720 nsm. One first place winner and one honorable mention is selected for each category. The categories are:
- Attendance Promotion Brochure (single piece)
- Attendance Promotion Campaign (multiple pieces)
- Brand Design/Development
- Convention/Exhibition Center Promotion
- E-mail Promotion
- Exhibit Sales Brochure/Prospectus (single piece)
- Industry Promotion
- Most Innovative Use of Technology
- Print Advertising (single piece)
- Show Daily
- Show Photography (single piece)
- Show Promotion - Web site
- Signage/Decoration
- Sponsorship Development Program
For promotional entries, judges will consider whether the message and creativity are impressionable on the target audience, and if the materials are effective in creating a brand association with the exhibition or event. The objective provided by the company entering the piece(s) is also examined, and an independent panel of judges determines if the goal for the promotion was met by the entry. The judges will give honors to those entries that are inventive and promote the exhibition vividly and successfully.
Judges will consider category-specific measures including creativity, clarity of message, design, layout, copy, creation of brand association and overall presentation. For Web entries, ease of navigation and user-friendliness will also be considered.
Exhibition promotional materials produced between 1 April 2007 and 31 March 2008 are eligible for entry. Entries must be received by 20 July 2008. First place winners will be displayed at Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2008 in Miami Beach, Fla. to be held 9-11 December 2008. The entry form and other information on the competition and its categories can be found at www.iaee.com/aos.
2008 gearing up to be stellar year for TS2
Expanded program, industry support planned
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — TS2 announced an expanded program for 2008 including enhanced programming in face-to-face, online/interactive, advertising/promotional and direct mail marketing. The event, taking place July 28-31, 2008 in Philadelphia will feature a keynote series with presentations by viral marketing strategist David Meerman Scott, CEO of Monster Cable Products Noel Lee and corporate hypnotist Tom DeLuca. The jam-packed conference is comprised of 80 educational sessions in seven tracks with sessions taught by Tradeshow Week 200 event participants highlighted as a special track.
In addition to an expanded conference program, TS2 has increased its industry reach by working with organizations including the International Association for Exhibits and Events (IAEE), Exhibit Designers and Producers Association (EDPA), Exhibitor Appointed Contractors Association (EACA), Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA), Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA) and American Marketing Association (AMA) local chapters. TS2's Preferred Partner Program-now in its 3rd year-partners with key associations and show organizers to bring our complete marketing education to their exhibitors and members. Existing partnerships include the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), Consumer Electronics Association (CES), National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), Reed Exhibitions, Tradeshow Week and Vision Council of America (Vision Expo) to name a few.
The comprehensive exhibit hall provides innovative ideas, easy-to-implement solutions and cutting edge technology, displayed by more than 215 exhibiting companies in 43,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Exhibiting companies provide resources to make the marketing professional's job easier and help them save both time and money.
This year's show will also feature the IN Zone-an interactive hot-spot demonstrating ways to enhance exhibits and events; the Premiere Zone-showcasing the latest and greatest industry technologies; and the TS2 Block Party-the ultimate party experience and networking event.
TS2 is at the forefront of the marketing industry with leading-edge marketing education. From building budgets and justifying ROI to interactive media best practices and professional development opportunities, it's a program packed with great ideas.
TS2 2008, Total Solutions Marketing for the Exhibit and Event Professional, will be held Monday, July 28-Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The conference and exposition is a one-stop resource for marketing industry best practices presented by industry gurus, leading-edge marketing initiatives and support for every step of the way from justifying budgets to proving ROI to developing the marketer's career. TS2 is owned and produced by National Trade Productions (NTP), a leader in the production, management, and marketing of trade expositions, conferences and special events. For more information about attending or exhibiting, please contact NTP at 703-683-8500, or visit the TS2 Web site, http://www.ts2show.com/.
Labor agreement reached at
Connecticut Convention Center
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford and the Connecticut Laborers' District Council have finalized a labor agreement for workers at the center. In October of 2007 workers at the center voted to join the union.
“Both parties worked hard to resolve our differences in order to reach a settlement,” says Michael Costelli, General Manager, Connecticut Convention Center. “Our employees have done an outstanding job in providing exemplary service to our visitors and we will continue to showcase the Connecticut Convention Center as a premier meeting destination.”
 Managed by the Waterford Group the 540,000-square-foot Connecticut Convention Center is the largest convention facility between New York and Boston with 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, 25,000 square feet of meeting space and a 40,000 square foot ballroom. The $271 million Connecticut Convention Center opened in June 2005 and is the largest component of the 30-acre Adriaen's Landing project in downtown Hartford.
"It's the right step in the right direction as we continue our work daily to strengthen our Connecticut workers and families. We were involved in the construction of this facility years ago, and now I look forward to our role in helping to shape the Connecticut Convention Center as one of the top meeting facilities in the United States," said Charles LeConche, business manager, Connecticut Laborers' District Council. "While downtown Hartford has faced several economic challenges and hurdles during the past year or so, I envision the Connecticut Laborers' District Council developing a stronger presence within the city in the coming year and helping Hartford workers and their families to earn better wages and benefits. Because of its close proximity, we may initiate talks with workers at the Hartford Marriott Hotel."
"Both parties worked hard to resolve our differences in order to reach a settlement," commented Michael Costelli, general manager, Connecticut Convention Center. "Our employees have done an outstanding job in providing exemplary service to our visitors and we will continue to showcase the Connecticut Convention Center as a premier meeting destination," added Costelli.
The Connecticut Laborers' District Council represents approximately 8,000 members employed in the construction industry and other building and trade fields throughout the state. The Laborers' International Union, founded in 1903 largely by immigrant workers, includes more than 800,000 members who work in construction and hazardous materials remediation, as well as in healthcare, the U.S. Postal Service and other public service sectors of the economy. For more information, visit www.ctlpl.com or call 860.296.8697.
Jeanne O'Grady, Director of Sales and Marketing at the center, says work rules will remain largely unchanged. “We've had pretty flexible work rules, and it will stay that way,” she says. Exhibitors will still be allowed to move in and construct their own exhibits.
St. Louis and A/V unions reach an agreement
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission has reached a consensus agreement with the Stagehands, Projectionists and Electricians Unions that will allow the unions to return to working at the America's Center no later than Friday, April 11.
The exact details of the agreement are currently being ironed out, but the bulk of tourism-related jobs related to the disagreement are expected to stay in St. Louis.
The America's Center had told the unions in March that they wouldn't be able to work in the building unless they agreed to changes in the work rules that allowed exhibitors to bring some of their own labor with them to events.
SHOW NEWS
Alarm and security expo launched
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association and the Central Station Alarm Association are launching the Electronic Security Expo(ESK), June 25-27 at the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, TN. Exhibitors include manufacturers, distributors and service providers with products for both the system installation and central station markets. Companies such as Honeywell, GE and ADI have already reserved booth space.
Attendees will be dealers in the market. Organizers say that this expo will be different than others in the industry because it won't be dominated by corporate end-users.
Seminars will cover topics such as the sale, installation and service of integrated security systems as well as central station operations, management and development. Seminars will also cover new opportunities arising from the intersection of monitoring with systems integration.
For more information, contact Shannon Murphy, Director of Sales and Marketing ESK, (508) 286-9334.
VENUE NEWS
Saint Charles Convention Center
celebrates three years
Global Spectrum experiences successful first quarter
 ST. CHARLES, Mo. — April 7 marked the three-year anniversary of the opening of the Saint Charles Convention Center. Success and exceeded expectations continues to be the theme for Global Spectrum, operators of the Saint Charles Convention Center, as employees stayed busy greeting and serving over 59,000 attendees at nearly 100 events during the first fiscal quarter of 2008.
The state-of-the-art facility continues to be an ideal venue for a variety of events, ranging from small corporate meetings to wedding receptions to public shows. Shows that highlighted the first quarter success included the Boat Show in St. Charles, the St. Louis Golf Show, the All Canada Show, the Working Women’s Survival Show, and the Mayor’s Charity Ball. The Mayor’s Charity Ball featured a concert by St. Louisian Erin Bode.
Below are some fun facts that highlight the first three months of 2008 at the center:
- 59,000 Attendees – That number is 20 percent of the population in St. Charles County.
- 3,950 Pounds of Beef Served – According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri ranks second nationally in beef cattle production. The amount of beef served by the Saint Charles Convention Center in the first quarter 2008 is equal to the weight of four average adult beef cattle.
- 3,000 Hot Dogs Sold –This amount of hotdogs equals 1,500 feet, which would stretch end zone-to-end zone five times at the Edward Jones Dome, home of the St. Louis Rams.
- 1,767 Gallons of Soda Sold – This amount of soda would supply 18,850 people a 12 ounce can of soda, a number slightly larger than the average attendance for the St. Louis Blues in 2007 – 2008.
- 1,332 Rolls of Toilet Paper Used – Laying these unopened rolls (four inches in width) in a straight line would equal the longest homerun hit in Busch Stadium in 2007. Florida Marlins pinch-hitter Cody Ross hit a 444 foot shot off St. Louis Cardinals reliever Brad Thompson on August 27. Unrolled, these rolls would cover 488,400 feet, or 92.5 miles, the distance from St. Charles to Columbia, Missouri.
“With so many events coming through our facility, we are excited to continue being the premier events site for events in St. Charles County,” said Global Spectrum’s Shura Lindgren, General Manager of the Saint Charles Convention Center. “It is our ongoing goal to go the extra mile and deliver great service to our clients.”
BUREAU NEWS
VisitPittsburgh reports record-setting year
PITTSBURGH — VisitPittsburgh closed out 2007 with noteworthy achievements and significant milestones in the tourism and convention industries. VisitPittsburgh presented results of its 2007 sales and marketing efforts to the board of directors, partners and community stakeholders during its Annual Meeting, held today at the Marriott Pittsburgh City Center.
"VisitPittsburgh continues to make significant contributions to this region," said Jeffrey W. Letwin, VisitPittsburgh board chair. "As you'll see from the numbers presented today at the annual meeting, tourism and conventions generate a significant return for our community. And, VisitPittsburgh's sales and marketing efforts are primarily responsible for creating these outstanding, measurable results."
The Convention Sales team sold 266,247 room nights for future years — the largest number of room nights booked for the future in VisitPittsburgh's history.
Special emphasis was placed on booking business during need times that occur during traditional low occupancy periods such as winter months and holidays. In 2007, these "Value Season" room night bookings for future years hit 71,556 - the most in VisitPittsburgh's history and an unprecedented 92 percent increase over 2006.
In 2007, the convention sales team booked 454 meetings and conventions for 2007 and beyond. These bookings represent an anticipated direct spending of more than $254 million — up 34 percent over 2006.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Excellent success for Wire and Tube 2008
CHICAGO — The recent concurrent staging of wire 2008, International Wire and Cable Trade Fair, and Tube 2008, International Tube and Pipe Trade Fair, attracted 2,157 exhibitors (1,129 companies at wire and 1,028 companies at Tube) on more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space. A total of 73,600 trade visitors from more than 90 countries took part in both events.
“Every two years, Düsseldorf becomes the international meeting point for specialists from the wire, cable and tube industry. Here, they can meet face to face and fill their order books,“ commented Werner M. Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf.
The 40,700 visitors (an increase of 3.9 percent compared to the 2006 event) at wire 2008 came from 72 nations and about 58 percent of the attendees were from outside of Germany. Tube 2008 was attended by 32,900 visitors (a visitor plus of 9.7 percent compared to 2006) from 71 nations, with 52 percent traveling from countries other than Germany. The majority of the non-German visitors at wire 2008 were from France, India, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Italy, the U.S., Poland, Brazil and Belgium while the leading foreign visitor nations at Tube 2008 were Italy, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, India, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Belgium and Spain.
“Once again, Düsseldorf has proven to be the number one platform for the wire and tube industries,“ stated Joachim Schäfer, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf. “The exhibiting companies and visiting trade fair guests were truly enthusiastic with the results of the trade fairs. Many large and also medium-sized businesses have told me of new, promising business contacts.“
Visitors gave both wire and Tube 2008 top ratings. Most wire visitors were interested in machinery and systems for wire production and processing, materials, specialty wire and cables, testing technology, measuring and control technology as well as process engineering tools. The visitors were mainly from the industry (80 percent), retail (8 percent) and the trades sector (4 percent). The areas of environmental technology, energy efficiency and logistics, which made their debut at wire 2008, were assessed as important by 10 percent of the visitors. Tube visitors were interested primarily in tubes and accessories, tube production and processing machinery as well as in systems for the processing of tubes. Raw materials were also in high demand. 61 percent of the visitors came from the industry, 21 percent from the retail and 7 percent from the trade sector. Pipelines and OCTG technologies were rated as attractive additions to the trade fair portfolio by 10 percent of the Tube attendees.
Manufacturers of process engineering tools, companies producing machinery for the production and refining of wire, materials manufacturers and companies offering specialty wire and cables were all very pleased with the trade fair. The exhibitors praised the excellent dialogue with the attendees and their high decision-making authority.
“The demand for high-quality steel products has grown significantly over the past years. As a globally active all-round supplier of specialized steel products, we are very happy about this positive development,” explained Benedikt Niemeyer, CEO of Schmolz + Bickenbach AG. “Based on the current order situation and the feedback from our customers, we are expecting excellent utilization of our plants in the future as well. This assessment is confirmed by the high level of interest from the trade visitors at our stand at wire 2008. For us, the trade fair was the ideal platform to inform numerous potential buyers from our main sales markets about our expanded group portfolio in the areas of production, processing and distribution.“
The next staging of wire and Tube (and METAV) will take place in 2010 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Exact dates will be announced at a later date. For more information on visiting or exhibiting at wire or Tube 2010, visit the web site http://www.mdna.com.
Mexico Tourism Board becomes
strategic partner of ASAE & The Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Mexico Tourism Board is the latest Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership.
 As the official representative of the Mexican tourism industry, The Mexico Tourism Board promotes the country of Mexico internationally as a world class vacation destination, striving to boost the number of visitors and increase tourism revenue in this North American country.
"We welcome The Mexico Tourism Board as ASAE & The Center's Strategic Partner," said ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE. "We are proud to partner with a tourism board representing a country with such rich culture and history and are looking forward to a long-lasting relationship between our organizations."
"We are delighted to be a strategic partner with ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership," said Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM, director of Strategic Business Unit for US and Canada at The Mexico Tourism Board. "This is a significant step for increasing the visibility of Mexico as a premium meeting destination among ASAE members and the association community as a whole."
Part of ASAE & The Center's Alliance Partnership Program, Strategic Partnership provides maximum exposure for a company seeking to align itself with ASAE & The Center and is the most comprehensive of the three partnership opportunities available to industry partners.
"ASAE & The Center partnered with The Mexico Tourism Board in the past during Association Days and various cultural events," said Liz Ware, chief rainmaker at ASAE & The Center. "We are excited to have The Mexico Tourism Board as a strategic partner and are looking forward to working together on future events and joint initiatives."
As a Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center, The Mexico Tourism Board will be afforded extensive overall promotional rights and benefits, unique exposure at signature events and exclusive access to members. The Mexico Tourism Board will also host a CEO Symposium in Mexico in the spring, as well as two additional CEO Symposia held in Washington in June and November.
The Alliance Partnership Program was developed to provide the industry partner community with opportunities to align itself with ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership through customized marketing platforms. These bundled packages are unique opportunities for industry partners to help build and maintain year-round relationships with ASAE & The Center's members and the association community across the nation.
For more information regarding specific benefits for the Strategic Partnership program, visit www.asaecenter.org/industrypartner or contact Deborah Sas, Strategic Partnerships Manager, at 202.326.9551 or dsas@asaecenter.org.
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Professional Exhibits & Graphics
wins Exhibitor 2008 award
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Professional Exhibits & Graphics — a premiere full service trade show exhibit company, won the Exhibitor 2008 award as the second largest global supplier of Exponents products.
 This prestigious recognition was granted at the Las Vegas March 2008 conference of industry professionals. Over the years, PE&G has received dozens of business awards such as Inc. Magazine’s “500” List as one of the 100 fastest growing companies Silicon Valley, to the most recent one by Exponents as their #2 producer in sales revenue for its worldwide market.
According to Dick Wheeler, President of Professional Exhibits & Graphics, “The Exponents’ product line of Lumiture has truly taken the exhibit world by storm and has virtually changed the way exhibiting is done around the globe. We are pleased to offer this exceptional product in our custom modular trade show exhibits. It is a very nice complement to our main focus which is the designing, building and supporting custom trade show exhibits.”
Wheeler continues, “Our consistent business success is largely due to our focus on being an innovative trade show exhibit, design and full service management company that surpasses our clients’ expectations. We have a highly skilled and dedicated customer- service oriented sales and account management team that anticipates and fulfills our client needs, whatever they may be. I am glad to work in an industry that has such exceptionally creative and hard working people. It has truly been my joy for the past 21 years. Our team is superbly well honed to meet the challenges of the trade show industry today as well as in the future.”
Professional Exhibits & Graphics offers its clients new products and services unique to the industry. The company provides collateral, web design, and event planning in addition to numerous trade show display booth options from custom trade show displays to custom modular trade show exhibits to portable trade show exhibits, show display rentals and sales, trade show booths storage, shipping, and all related services.”
Are you a hunter or a fisher
By Barry Siskind
What is the difference between a hunter and a fisher?
A hunter knows ahead of time what he is chasing; deer, pheasant or rabbits. A fisher, on the other hand casts a large net hoping that what is caught is of use. When the net is pulled in there may be some fish that are eatable and quite tasty but there will also be lots of things that simply get thrown back. The result for the fisher is lots of wasted resources and lost opportunities.
The same analysis holds true for your exhibit program. If you are a hunter you have carefully determined the profile of your quarry. If you are a fisher you end up simply hoping for the best.
PEOPLE MAKING NEWS
Dykstra becomes Chairman of Viad
 PHOENIX — Paul Dykstra, President and CEO of Viad Corp., the parent company of Exposition Services, will now also become Chairman following the retirement of Robert Bohannon. Bohannon served as Chairman of the Viad board since 1997.
Dykstra served as President of GES from 2000 to 2006 before moving on to become President and CEO of Viad. His position as Chairman of the Board is effective immediately.
Bohannon has headed Viad since 1997. According to Jess Hay, presiding director of Viad Corp, Bohannon's contribution to Viad has been instrumental to the company's success through the years.
"Since becoming chairman of the board in 1997, Bob's expertise has been invaluable to Viad. He has been an inspiration to the entire corporate family. He will be missed," Hay said.
Dykstra has been with the company since 1984 when he joined Travelers Express, where he held several senior-level positions and served as its executive vice president of the retail payment products division prior to joining another Viad subsidiary, GES Exposition Services, in 1999 as its executive officer and elected to Viad's board of directors.
MG Design adds detailer to
program management department
CHICAGO — MG Design Associates announced the addition of Pam Jackson as a Detailer in its corporate headquarters located in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Pam will be responsible for creating shop, fabrication, and installation drawings for a variety of projects and ensuring the information is clear, concise, complete, and accurate.
Jackson joins MG Design with an extensive 20+ years in the custom cabinetry industry. Jackson’s understanding of architectural drawings and construction sequencing of the trades coupled with her drafting skills and eye for detail made her the perfect candidate to fill the position.
“Pam has an Interior Design degree from UW Stevens Point and AutoCAD course work and experience," said Production Manager at MG Design Matt Ampe. "This, in addition to Pam’s positive attitude and warm personality will make her a wonderful addition to our team.”
LVCVA head honored by LVHA for 35 years of service
 LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority President and CEO Rossi Ralenkotter was honored for his work promoting the destination with the Legacy Award from the Las Vegas Hospitality Association.
Ralenkotter was recognized for his career of commitment and service in the hospitality industry just one week after marking 35 years of service with the LVCVA.
Ralenkotter"s dedication and contributions to Las Vegas have set a high professional standard for our hospitality industry," said Linda Ness, president of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association. "We are very proud to honor Rossi with the inaugural Legacy Award, because he epitomizes the true spirit in which the award was established."
During his 35-year tenure, Ralenkotter has seen more than 775 million visitors contribute nearly $570 billion to the local economy. He is responsible for starting the research function at the LVCVA, which is a core element of all marketing and advertising activities. He also helped transition the organization from a sales focus to a branding focus, introducing the most successful destination brand in history with the 'What Happens Here Stays Here' campaign. During his tenure, Las Vegas has grown to be the No. 1 trade show destination for 13 consecutive years.
FREIGHT NEWS
VIP Transport moves ‘GLAST’ for NASA
 CORONA, Calif. — NASA's Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST) arrived safely Monday, March 3, at the Astrotech payload processing facility near the Kennedy Space Center to begin the final preparations for its launch into space. The successful transportation was handled by VIP Transport of Corona, Calif., a Mayflower Transit agent known for its expertise in transporting complicated and high-value goods.
Having a gross weight of more than 84,000 lbs., the transportation of GLAST involved months of planning, testing and preparation by the Specialized Transportation Services team at VIP, NASA and General Dynamics (the builder of the spacecraft by NASA). The requirements for transportation of the satellite, which is valued at more than $500 million, included having continuous movement, dual driver teams, two teams of escorts and wide load permits for each state the load traveled through. The total for the satellite and all project requirements is valued at $1 billion.
"Every precaution was taken transporting GLAST; we utilized one of our generator vans so that NASA's monitoring system could be plugged in to the van to record any shock vibration," said Dan Griffiths, CEO of VIP Transport, Inc.
In addition to the wide load transportation of GLAST, VIP provided two climate-control vans to transport the additional sensitive equipment needed for the launch.
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