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ASSOCIATION NEWS DALLAS — The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has issued a warning to exhibitors planning to participate in EXPO! EXPO!, to be held December 9-11 in Miami Beach, Fla, about a company called Expo-Guide based in Mexico. IAEE reports the company has contacted many EXPO! EXPO! exhibitors regarding a free directory listing offer. COMPANY NEWS SPRINGFIELD, Va. — For Nomadic Display, a world leader in portable and modular display solutions, “going green” is nothing new. But the company doesn’t rest on its laurels—Nomadic Display is committed to continue to integrate new green practices and materials into every aspect of its business.
“At Nomadic Display, our policy is to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle,” said Nomadic Displays President Pat Goeke. "Recycled products are incorporated whenever possible and leftover fabric scraps get a second life as packaging fillers. All cardboard used in packaging is biodegradable. Aluminum, acrylic and steel scrap materials are recycled." In September 2006, Nomadic Display began reducing its use of solvent-based adhesives, a known air pollutant. It uses water-soluble inks for printing graphics. Since 1975, the company has used 100 percent recyclable core components—from its aluminum frames to polyethylene cases—it even brands its Rolluxe cases with the universal recycling symbol. The MDF boards used are made from a blend of pre-consumer scrap wood and post-consumer recycled paper materials. “Nomadic Display continually analyzes its internal processes to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies,” says Goeke. Currently, the company is proactively working to eliminate paper from its transactions. Its manufacturing facility has installed timers to reduce electricity use from lighting, as well as motion-sensing switches to lower high-energy consuming production processes. DENVER — Inter-Global Exhibitions has opened the doors of its newest facility with an office in Irvine, California. Inter-Global Exhibitions has facilities in Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Hong Kong and Belgium. This new office will serve IGE clients with project management and design capabilities. "Southern California has a high concentration of global companies that display at trade shows overseas and domestically," said Gino Pellegrini, president, Inter-Global Exhibitions. "It made sense for us as we expand our domestic coverage to move west into the greater Los Angeles region." IGE Southern California office address: One of the world's best global exhibit firms, Inter-Global Exhibitions (IGE) has been providing companies complete exhibit solutions since 1994. IGE designs have an award-winning international style and flair that sets them apart. The company offers one true global solution for effectively navigating international challenges to achieve stellar results for clients in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. IGE clients include Procter & Gamble, Nokia, Fujitsu, Bayer, EADS, Lockheed Martin and many others. FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Less than ten miles from the headquarters of Otter Products, LLC., tornadoes instantaneously turned lives upside down. Homes, vehicles, and belongings were lost, hundreds were injured and one man even lost his life. To help a nearby family or families rebuild after the devastation, OtterBox announces they will donate 10 percent of online proceeds from sales in June 2008. Talking to people around town and at the office after the storm, it was evident the close connections to those afflicted by the tornadoes. “We are looking for a family or families through the Red Cross, churches and other organizations to offer our assistance to,” said Curt Richardson, CEO of Otter Products, LLC. “The OtterBox team is a family and we want to pull together to offer what resources we can to help those who have lost so much.” Whether making a monetary donation or going to assist in these areas, OtterBox employees are ready for the challenge. “So many people along the Colorado Front Range fell victim to these destructive tornadoes and OtterBox wants to do everything we can to help,” said Richardson. “As part of these communities we feel especially inclined to offer our support.” Visit www.otterbox.com to “Donate Now” to the American Red Cross to help tornado victims or purchase online during the month of June and 10 percent of purchases will go to help a family or families in need. ALEXANDRIA, Va. — TS2 is announced an expanded keynote series for 2008 featuring a keynote speaker each day Tuesday, July 29 through Thursday, July 31. "Our keynote sessions have always been successful and well-attended. For 2008 we've expanded this program and are featuring speakers on three different topics," said Jennifer Hoff, TS2 Show Manager. The Opening Keynote, presented by Viral Marketing Strategist, David Meerman Scott will focus on The New Rules of Marketing and PR, discussing an extremely hot topic in the marketing arena. Wednesday's General Session, led by Noel Lee, CEO of Monster Cable Products, Inc. will provide a case study of how Lee built his company, attributing much of his success to the exhibit and event industry. The Luncheon Keynote on Thursday, featuring Tom DeLuca will provide attendees with insight into their own internal creativity. DESTINATION & VENUE NEWS
Elegant, Intimate meeting facilities adjacent to LAS VEGAS — Vdara, a luxurious non-gaming hotel at CityCenter, is now accepting reservations for corporate and incentive events for 2010 and beyond. Its boutique, non-smoking meeting facility will welcome guests to a world of sophistication as rich in design as it is in technological and culinary offerings. A chic destination hotel with an international flair, Vdara will deliver intricately customized events for groups up to 400 people and become a haven for those with an acquired taste for impeccable service. With more than 10,000 square feet of adaptive ground-floor meeting spaces ranging from a contemporarily styled ballroom to a 14-person executive boardroom, Vdara will extend the unparalleled offerings and professional service for which MGM MIRAGE is renowned worldwide. Easily accessible from Vdara’s main entrance and connected by pedestrian walkway to Bellagio, the refined meeting spaces will boast state-of-the-art technology offerings and the flexibility to accommodate the needs of any function. Vdara’s convention services and food and beverage professionals will assist in the entire planning process from décor and entertainment to creating tailored menus by Vdara’s executive chef Martin Heierling, the renowned innovator behind Bellagio’s AAA Four Diamond restaurant Sensi.
STOWE, Vt. — Stowe Mountain Lodge, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, in June will open its doors as Vermont’s most-highly anticipated destination for meetings and events. As the centerpiece of the first Alpine Village of its kind on the East Coast, Stowe Mountain Lodge is positioned to be the preeminent luxury mountain resort experience in the nation. In celebration of its grand-opening event, Stowe Mountain Lodge is giving away the chance for groups to earn up to $1,000 towards special meeting enhancements and value-filled perks if booking their event during the 2008 season.
Groups can choose from a myriad of meeting enhancement options as well, such as personalized wine tasting events at Solstice restaurant, executive stretch and hike sessions with the Lodge’s on-site naturalist or mini-spa massage breaks to re-energize and re-fuel throughout the day. With more than 12,000 square feet of beautifully designed function space, floor to ceiling windows and state-of-the art audio visual equipment, Stowe Mountain Lodge offers the ultimate setting for every type of meeting and event. Breathtaking Green Mountain vistas, five-star services and amenities and a beautiful outdoor terrace boasting a wood-burning fire pit are just a few of Stowe Mountain Lodge’s memorable offerings. Stowe Mountain Lodge is one of more than 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Call the regional sales & marketing office at (617) 621-1700 to take advantage of this special offer and refer to booking code Meet52008. The Pick Your Perk Package is valid through August 31, 2008. Groups must consume by December 31, 2008. Not redeemable for cash, based on availability and non-transferable. Not valid on pre-existing inquiries. HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY REPORT  National Cable & Telecommunications Association convention, Jazz Fest, NEW ORLEANS —With a Presidential visit, strong 2007 visitor numbers, a seven-day Jazz and Heritage Festival line-up, a record-breaking French Quarter Festival, a first-round NBA playoff win for the New Orleans Hornets and successful major meetings and conferences, New Orleans’ tourism industry is continuing into the spring with momentum. 2008 Latest News: The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) presented the Cable Show at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center May 17-20, 2008. The annual convention showcased upcoming trends in the cable world and celebrated the industry with over 14,000 attendees. Cable Cares, an industry-wide community service initiative, provided a hand to schools throughout the New Orleans area. This year, hundreds of workers from Cable Cares were committed to rebuilding two new playgrounds for elementary schools, wired a school with advanced cable services, painted and landscaped the grounds of a local high school and donated thousands of books to libraries in need through a book drive. Photo above: New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau/Carl Purcell Summit a must-attend for executives, management and ecosystem players ARLINGTON, Va. — NXTcomm ’08 NXTcomm, the one event delivering the ecosystem of network-enabled voice, video and data, today announced that Yankee Group, an independent technology research and consulting firm, providing deep insight and counsel on the impact of global connectivity evolution on enterprises and consumers, will host ?The Yankee Group Enterprise Executive Summit — The Network as Platform for the Anywhere Enterprise? at NXTcomm08 on June 16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. NXTcomm comes to Las Vegas June 16-19 and will co-locate with InfoComm08, the leading audiovisual business-to-business marketplace. For more information, go to www.NXTcommShow.com. NXTcomm08 is expected to draw thousands of communications professionals from more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. NXTcomm08 will feature more than 500 exhibitors occupying 200,000 net square feet of exhibit space as well as 100 keynote addresses, sessions and conference events and coverage by over 450 press and analysts. [READ MORE] SHOW NEWS Selection marks first time a state, not a country, will werve as partner LONG BEACH, Calif. — CeBIT, the world's leading trade fair for digital business solutions and information and communications technology (ICT), has announced that the State of California has been selected the Partner State for next year's event, which will run 3–8 March 2009 at the Hannover Fairgrounds in Hannover, Germany.
California's selection marks the first time that a state, not a country, will serve as partner at CeBIT. CeBIT 2008 featured 67 exhibiting companies from California as well as other California companies that registered through their international subsidiaries. California's participation at CeBIT 2009 will spotlight the state's innovative ICT technologies in several key industries, including: entertainment, Internet-based services, TeleHealth, security, consumer electronics, digital content generation and distribution, aerospace, and research and technology. Additionally, California will feature its Green IT initiatives. Dale E. Bonner, Secretary of California's Business, Transportation & Housing Agency, said, "California is not only one of the world's ten largest economies, it is also a major source of information and communications technology and venture capital. We are honored to be the official 2009 partner state and look forward to demonstrating how 'California' is synonymous with technology innovation and thus a perfect fit for CeBIT."
FREIGHT NEWS
United Agent Moves Renowned Horner Collection VANCOUVER, Wash. — Crown Moving Company, Vancouver, Wash., an agent for United Van Lines, may be based in the Northwest, but the agency never thought a moose would be among their cargo! When the Benton County Historical Museum called Crown for their relocation, a large, taxidermied moose was one of many historical items included in the move. "Moving the Horner Collection from the basement of the Gill Coliseum on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Ore., was a task that required specialized knowledge and care of artifacts, and the Crown team accomplished that task with skill and a very professional demeanor," said Irene Zenev, executive director of the Benton County Historical Museum. In all, the move took eight days and more than 600 man-hours. Part of the "specialized care" that Zenev spoke of was the successful removal and reattachment of the moose's antlers to allow the animal to fit through the door. "I was impressed by the team's cooperation among themselves and with the museum staff," Zenev said. "They were positive and upbeat. Crown kept us informed of the progress of the move, adapted readily to any changes that needed to take place, and accomplished the move in a timely manner." INTERNATIONAL NEWS CHICAGO — A total of 315 exhibitors from 23 countries showcased their innovations in the fields of heating technology, air-conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration technology, building technology and sanitation technology to 12,500 visitors at the recent staging of SHK MOSCOW. The special exhibition “renewables made in Germany" by the German Energy Agency (dena) complemented these exhibits. Alternative forms of energy such as solar power and heat pumps are very much in demand on the Russian market due to rising electricity prices and declining state subsidies. With its renowned international exhibitors and comprehensive program, SHK MOSCOW once again confirmed its position as the top industrial and technology trade fair for this sector in the Russian Federation. The exhibits were arranged according to product categories: in Hall 7, manufacturers presented boilers, burners, measuring and control technology and all aspects of renewable energy. Hall 3 featured pipes, fittings, water treatment, pump technology and heating accessories. The Hall Forum was the showcase for air-conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration technology.  Do you have a video you want to share with the industry? Send 3-5 minute Quick time
BOSTON, Mass. — Yankee Group announced that wireless industry trade journalist Brian Dolan has joined the firm as Senior Analyst/Editor of the Events and Publishing Division. In this new role, Dolan will shape the programs of the firm’s events, beginning with Mobile Internet World 2008, which will take place October 21-23 in Boston. Dolan will also be responsible for writing and editing two publications: Mobile Internet Trends and WiMAX Trends. WiMAX Trends has served its readers as a valuable source of industry and market insights since 2004. Readers can stay up-to-date on WiMAX Trends by subscribing to the weekly newsletter or by taking advantage of WiMAX Trends News Feeds. The website is www.wimaxtrends.com. Mobile Internet Trends is the world's first portal dedicated to the next generation of the mobile internet. With up to date content and commentary from top industry players and experts, links to important industry events, and a weekly newsletter, Mobile Internet Trends is the leading portal for information on the mobile internet. The website is www.mobilenettrends.com. Before joining Yankee Group, Dolan served as the editor of FierceWireless. While at Fierce, Dolan also founded publications covering the mobile content industry and IPTV. As the first independent technology research and consulting firm, Yankee Group is the most respected source of deep insight and counsel on the impact of global connectivity revolution on enterprises and consumers. Our expertise spans the technologies creating communications change, and the regions and industries affected by that transformation. For more info, see www.yankeegroup.comTrendsmedia is the events and publishing division of Yankee Group Research, Inc. Our mission is to help our clients stay ahead of the major technology trends that are likely to impact their businesses in a significant way. Trendsmedia provides their clients with independently researched and produced media products that target emerging technology markets in depth, including focused conferences, independently produced online media, and in-depth newsletters. For more, see www.trendsmedia.com.
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Nomadic Display’s most recent green initiative is to offer Eco-fi fabric, which contains polyester constructed from 100 percent certified, post-consumer plastic bottles. Because Eco-fi fabric is currently available in a limited color palette Nomadic will continue to seek additional sustainable fabrics to add to its offerings.
Stowe Mountain Lodge’s “Pick Your Perk” package offers world-class incentives to groups directly escalating with the number of room nights they consume. Groups booking a minimum of 20 room nights at the Lodge can choose from $200 in American Express Gift Cheques; $200 in gift certificates from Simon Pearce, Ralph Lauren or Orvis; or donate the $200 prize to Audubon International or a charity of choice. The giveaway increases to $500 incentives for groups booking 50 room nights, with a double-the-offer deal of $1,000 values for bookings consumed in July and August, 2008.
The invitation to participate as partner was issued by CeBIT organizer Deutsche Messe AG and BITKOM (German Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media); and accepted by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The organizers Messe Düsseldorf and its subsidiary Messe Düsseldorf Moscow placed special emphasis on the full spectrum of renewable energy. A total of 16 international companies focused exclusively on innovations dedicated to environmentally friendly technologies. Well-known companies such as Schüco, DeDietrich and Bosch unveiled their latest ideas for this sector.
Cain was most recently Project Manager at The Designory, where he managed internal design and external production for the Nissan retail point of purchase program. Prior he directed inter-departmental industrial and graphic design projects for Toyota, USA.
IEG is the world's leading provider of independent research, advisory services, training and analysis on sponsorship. Founded in 1981, the Chicago-based firm offers services that include sponsorship consulting, competitive intelligence and valuation.
NSSTA is made up of more than 600 members whose primary mission is to promote the establishment and preservation of structured settlements in order to provide long-term financial security to claimants and their families through periodic compensation payments. Since 1985, NSSTA has worked with attorneys and consumer and disability activists to champion the benefits of structured settlements.
