Trade Show Expo Internet Newsletter — Friday, May 12, 2006 |
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CONVENTION NEWS
A Steel City Welcome The Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomed 11 meeting planners to Pittsburgh May 4-6 for a familiarization tour. Among the organizations that attended the FAM tour were: Conferon, Inc.; Pension Management Company; USA Badminton; Church of Christ Written in Heaven, Inc.; National Primitive Baptist Convention, USA; Nexstar, Inc.; FMI - Food Marketing Institute and Association Management Center. The meeting planners toured the city and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and made stops at area hotels and attractions. They also had the opportunity to experience a Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera performance in the Cultural District. ASAE & The Center name second round
Now in its 16th year, the AAA Awards recognize associations that advance American society with innovative programs in public education, skills training, standard setting, business and social innovation, information and knowledge creation, citizenship and community service. Hands-free headphones ideal By Trade Show Expo
The headset was designed to smooth the peaks in the frequency response that make sound harsh and uncomfortable at loud volume levels. We took the headsets onto the show floor and tested the noise isolating claim. The headset did provide a noise free conversation. Little to no background noise was heard in the conversation which would allow any exhibit staff to communicate freely. We did not have to stand in the isle talking so loudly that everyone around us could hear the conversation. This was a very positive advantage. There was an initial adjustment to the earphones. They must fit snuggly in the ear and might seem uncomfortable for those that cannot tolerate invasive ear gear. If you have a lot around your neck this headset would be a deficit, luckily it comes with a Smartwrap device which eliminates abandoning the headset altogether. The technology and science make it a useful show floor tool.
The earphone provides a 37 dB, averaged over the octave frequencies from 125 to 8000 Hz, allowing only the audio from the caller to enter the ear. As an earplug, it has a calculated noise reduction rating (NRR) of 24dB. The microphone provides 4 to 11 dB greater noise rejection than other microphones at the same location, and up to 25 dB more noise rejection than booms that are not close to the mouth. Etymotic Research, Inc. (ER) is a research, development and manufacturing company located in Elk Grove Village, Ill. The name “Etymotic” (pronounced “et-im-OH-tik.”) means “true to the ear.” Established in 1983, ER’s mission is to design high-fidelity products to measure, improve and protect hearing. ER has developed and patented some of the most innovative hearing technology available today. For more information, visit www.etymotic.com.
New England's Largest Business Expo Return CT XPO 2006 for Business expected to draw a record crowd to downtown Hartford HARTFORD, Conn. – New England's largest business expo returns in just weeks to the Connecticut Convention Center this June 2006. CT XPO 2006 for Business will be held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Conn., on Thursday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is expected to draw more than 12,000 business, community and political leaders from throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic States. “While last year's event made its mark as the opening event at the new Connecticut Convention Center, we've designed this year's event to be even bolder and filled with programs and events that will attract even more exhibitors and attendees. Thanks to so many throughout the region, CT XPO 2006 for Business is now New England's largest business show and we want to make sure we keep it on track to meet the expectations of the business community," said Marc Sherer, president of Event Management, the West Hartford, CT-based company producing CT XPO 2006 for Business. |
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| Wire and Tube 2006 close to visitor record and highly satisfied exhibitors GERMANY — At the concurrent staging of wire 2006, International Wire and Cable Trade Fair, and "The excellent result of wire and Tube emphasizes the worldwide importance of the two No. 1 trade fairs for the wire, cable, tube and pipe manufacturing industries,” said Wilhelm Niedergöker, managing director of Messe Düsseldorf. “Exhibitors and visitors commented extremely positive about the shows and reported new, interesting and promising business contacts.” The visitor and exhibitor participation at wire and Tube 2006 was very international: about 60 percent of the guests at wire 2006 and more than 50 percent of the guests at Tube 2006 were from outside of Germany.
GLM announces staff changes for 2007 National Stationery Show
Stracher joined GLM in 1989, and served as manager of the National Stationery Show from 1990 to 2000, when she resigned to pursue interests outside of the workplace. Notable among her accomplishments as Show manager were the recategorization of the 53-year-old National Stationery Show in 1999, and the launch of The Supply Side: An Annual Exposition Featuring Suppliers to the Social Stationery, Giftware and Graphic Arts Industries, in 2001. Prior to joining GLM in 1989, Stracher served as the Director of Communications for the Greeting Card Association (GCA). As show manager, Stracher will be responsible for the day-to-day sales, marketing, management and operations of the National Stationery Show. She also will provide direction to The Supply Side, which will continue to be managed by Kelly Bristol, who will report to Stracher. Stracher will report directly to Jack Withiam, executive vice president of GLM. Robinson will remain with GLM, working three days a week from the White Plains office, on special projects. Since joining GLM in 1994, Robinson has been responsible for the National Stationery Show and The Supply Side, as well as the GLM-managed divisions of both the San Francisco International Gift Fair and The Seattle Gift Show, HSMAIs Affordable Meetings, Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show and the New York Flower Show. In 2006, the National Stationery Show running Sunday, May 19, through Wednesday, May 24, at New York Citys Jacob K. Javits Convention Center will feature 1,400 exhibitors and attract 14,000 attendees. The Show will be collocated with The Supply Side, which will run Tuesday, May 23, through Wednesday, May 24. For information, contact GLM, 10 Bank Street, White Plains, NY, 10606. Telephone (914) 421-3313. FUTURE SHOW DATES: National Stationery Show, May 20-23, 2007, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center The Supply Side, May 22-23, 2007, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center |
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WASHINGTON, DC— Twelve associations have been honored with an Award of Excellence in the second round of judging for the 2006 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership.
The Etymotic’s ETY-COM headset meets the demanding communication needs of the trade show floor. ETY-COM’s earphone frequency response extends beyond the typical low fidelity telephone bandwidth to produce exceptional sound.
The ER-20 High-Fidelity earplugs use patented technology that replicates the natural response of the ear canal so that sound heard with these earplugs is as clear as the original, just quieter. It picks up the talker's voice within a narrow range and rejects background noise that comes from outside that range. Clear, two-way conversations are possible even in very high background noise.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — George Little Management, LLC (GLM) has announced that Patti Stracher will return to the company to serve as manager of the National Stationery Show, effective June 1, 2006. Stracher replaces Lori Robinson manager of the Show since 2001 who will remain with the company to handle special projects on a part-time basis.
We are delighted to have Patti step back into the role of show manager for the National Stationery Show, said Withiam. She has remained connected with both the Show and the social stationery industry during the past five years and we anticipate a seamless transition as she returns. 