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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Twenty-five years after its doors opened for the first time, PRA Destination Management San Diego officially honored the occasion of its silver anniversary with a grand celebration in San Diego where the company started. Founder and Chairman, Patti Roscoe along with owners, operators and staff of the 18 nationwide PRA franchise offices toasted the company’s success in grand-style, along with over 300 high-profile San Diego civic and business representatives, including San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Kevin Faulconer and local city and business leaders from the tourism and hospitality industry in San Diego.
TRADE SHOW FUND-RAISING Calling all trade show industry professionals…
At the RSMGC trade show industry professionals come together to work for a common cause – to assist fellow trade show professionals during their time of need or hardship. This trade show family reunion, open to golfers and non-golfers alike (tennis anyone?), is a day filled with activities for all, followed by a banquet complete with awards and prizes. Proceeds from the RSMGC benefit deserving trade show industry individuals and their families who have suffered financial hardship due to death, sickness or injury. So please make your plans to join us today by visiting the RSMGC web site (www.rsmgc.org) and completing the RSMGC Registration form. Complete details on our 2006 Recipients, and the various sponsor opportunities are also available on the site. All registrations received prior to Sept. 1 will receive a 5 percent discount. And, if you want to book your hotel room in advance, contact the Marriott Atlanta, Gwinnett Place in Duluth, Ga. at (770) 923-1775 to get the “RSMGC” special room rate of $99.00/ night. Be sure to lend a hand to your trade show colleagues in need and make plans to tee it up today. We look forward to seeing you there. PEOPLE MAKING NEWS Global Spectrum names Overland Park Convention Center general manager
Guest, who will begin her new position at Overland Park Convention Center the first week of September, will manage the day-to-day operations of the Overland Park Convention Center, including scheduling and booking, marketing and selling sponsorships, as well as handling the financial responsibilities and obligations to the City of Overland Park as it pertains to the facility. “Nadine has an outstanding reputation in the public assembly facility management industry,” said Global Spectrum Chief Operating OfficerJohn Page. “We are very fortunate that she is joining our company, and we are confident she will maintain the OPCC’s reputation for its outstanding level of customer service and for hosting high profile events for the Region.” Prior to joining Global Spectrum, Guest was Director of Convention and Event Services for the City of Arlington, TX. Guest spent ten years (1990-2000) as General Manager of Convention and Cultural Facilities and Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services for the City of San Jose, CA. Guest was Student Union Operations Manager at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 1985 to 1990. Prior to this, Guest was Executive Director of Campus Life Department and Director of Topping Student Activities Center for the University of Southern California. Guest received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from Occidental College in Los Angeles. The OPCC sits on a 26-acre site in the heart of Overland Park, the largest suburban city in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the second largest city in Kansas. The mid-sized convention center features a 60,000 square-foot exhibition hall that connects to the 25,000 sq. ft. Edwin C. Eilert Ballroom. Additionally, the OPCC provides an additional 15,000 sq. ft. of event space and 40,000 sq. ft. of pre-function space that proudly houses a collection of selected works of art created by renowned midwestern artists. Overland Park offers visitors a wide variety of lodging accommodations and boasts a total inventory of more than 5,000 guest rooms. Of these, 1,000 are within walking distance of the OPCC, including the 412-room Sheraton Hotel. There are also 3,000 hotel rooms within five minutes of the facility. Hershner promoted to director of show services at LMG; John named CEO
Moyes elected to OSPI executive board
One of only two board members from the United States, Moyes has a distinguished record in managing international programs both for global exhibitors coming to the United States for conventions and U.S. clients exhibiting abroad. The OSPI annual meeting is integral to the network, and at this year’s meeting, Moyes conducted a widely acclaimed session on “Selling Across Cultures” that elicited participation from representatives throughout the world. His experience in forging international partnerships, according to one source, is what inspired trust in the membership which elected him. GGE (www.gge.com) is a mid-size, value oriented company employing artisans and craftsmen, as well as designers and project managers. For more than 40 years GGE has served the convention, museum, and creative markets with unprecedented attention to detail and to customers’ needs. New faces on GES New York Sales team LAS VEGAS -- GES Exposition Services, Inc., an exhibition and event services company has hired Thomas Malek as senior sales manager, Kristin Kullman as sales manager, and Pam Brozo as account representative for GES New York, Northeast division, based in Teterboro, N.J. Malek rejoined GES Exposition Services as a senior sales manager for the Northeast division in April 2006. Malek began his GES career in 1999 as an account manager and sales manager in GES’ New York office. After leaving GES in 2003, Malek worked in South Jersey and Philadelphia for AEX Convention Services.
Kullman recently joined GES as a sales manager in the Northeast division. Kullman began her career with Freeman Decorating Company 13 years ago as a sales assistant, fresh out of college. Earning numerous promotions, Kullman had been serving as assistant director of sales for Freeman's Boston office when she took a position with The George P. Johnson Company (GPJ) in 2000. At GPJ, Kullman was responsible for managing a team of 16 event managers and event services personnel as well as new business development. In 2006, Kullman was promoted to project manager, IBM Americas and assisted IBM's market managers with event strategy, theme and messaging as well as overseeing the event process with them. A member of the International Association of Exhibition Management, Kullman holds a bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Brozo has joined the New York team as a senior account representative, supporting the account managers with show coordination as well as managing and coordinating small shows in the division. Brozo received a bachelor's degree in hospitality and tourism management with a minor in recreation management from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. Her experience in the convention industry began with the Atlantic City Convention Center in 2003. Brozo served as interim senior event manager for the Center before moving to Philadelphia to serve as conference manager at the Loews Hotel. Nancy Williams joins
Northwest markets. Williams, a Southern California native, is returning to Southern California from the Monterey/Pebble Beach area, where she worked in conference services and catering management. “I’m really happy to be back in Southern California,” Williams said. “I enjoyed my time in Northern California, but Southern California has always had my heart. To be back here again, and be representing such an incredible facility, is most exciting.” “We believe Nancy will be a strong addition to our Sales team,” said Rick Leson, director of sales for the Palm Springs Convention Center. “She has been working with clients in Northern California and Pacific Northwest for several years. Now she has the opportunity to introduce them to Palm Springs, an area she knows and loves. It’s a good match for all parties.” The Palm Springs Convention Center is managed and operated by SMG. Headquartered in Philadelphia, SMG provides facility services to more than 180 venues, in 41 States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Europe, controls more than 1.46 million entertainment seats worldwide, and manages more than 10 million square feet of exhibit space. For additional company info, visit www.smgworld.com. SmithBucklin promotes Heather Nash to senior manager; Mary McMahon rejoins company as director of human resources CHICAGO -- SmithBucklin, an association management company, announced recently that Heather Nash has been promoted to senior manager in its convention and trade show services unit.
“Heather has taken on enormous responsibility in the last year, especially related to the ASUG/SAP SAPPHIRE co-location success,” said SmithBucklin Senior Vice President Lise Puckorius. “That undertaking showcased her exceptional ability to build and maintain cohesiveness and alignment within our ASUG team. She also demonstrated her expertise and professionalism in the urgent move of the North American Building Material Distribution Association out of New Orleans last fall following Hurricane Katrina.” Nash originally joined SmithBucklin in 1989 and worked for seven years in Convention & Trade Show Services on a number of accounts including ITUG (The International HP NonStop Users Group) and Symbol Technologies. Prior to returning to SmithBucklin, she was director of meetings at the Academy of General Dentistry for five years. She also worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association as manager of meetings for four years. Nash received her bachelor's degree in business administration from Illinois State University in Normal, Ill., and her Certified Meeting Professional certification from the Convention Liaison Council. Nash also is actively involved in the Professional Convention Management Association.
“We are excited to welcome Mary back to SmithBucklin,” said SmithBucklin President and COO Julie Silverstein. “She brings a wealth of recruiting and staffing savvy, as well as deep experience with SmithBucklin, to her new role.” McMahon previously worked at SmithBucklin from 1993 to 2004, achieving the title of director of human resources. She left the company to manage staff recruiting efforts at the law firm Kirkland & Ellis, LLP. Earlier in her career, McMahon served as a human resources generalist with the advertising agency DDB Needham Worldwide. McMahon received a bachelor of arts in business administration from Loyola University of Chicago. For more information, about SmithBucklin, visit http://www.smithbucklin.com. PROMOTIONAL MARKETING Click on the logo below for more information
Trade show giveaways – effective marketing You’ve put a lot of thought, effort, time and money into preparing your trade show booth and now you need those targeted visitors to stop and learn more about your company. Promotional Products should play a crucial role in your marketing plan and offer many opportunities to create a favorable impression. Consider having different levels of gifts for your key customers, prospects and general lookers. Make sure your audience knows you’re going to be there by sending out a pre-show mailer with an offer of a gift at your booth, or include a part of a gift with a description of the other half to be picked up at your booth. How do you choose the right promotional products out of the thousands available? First, work closely with an experienced Promotional Consultant and discuss your goals for the show, budget, distribution method, and booth theme tie-in. More than a salesperson, a Promotional Products Consultant offers personalized service in considering your needs and goals, using experience and resources to offer ideas along with pricing. |
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INDUSTRY SEMINAR Mostre to present a seminar on CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Mostre Design, Inc., a premier designer and builder of trade show exhibits and promotional displays, will present a free seminar: 'The Art and Science of Power-Exhibiting,' to sales and marketing professionals involved with their companiesí trade shows or promotional programs. The program will take place Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Mostre facility in Carlsbad, Calif. Speakers for the program include Harold Mintz of Nomadic Display and Michael Gilvar of FISH Software. Topics will include exhibiting trends and ROI tools to shape and measure show results. "This seminar will change the way you approach exhibiting at trade shows and illustrates how to produce solid and measurable results," said Chris Wilson, president of Mostre. The seminar coincides with the addition of a new 20íx20í DesignLine island exhibit from Nomadic Display to the Mostre showroom. "The DesignLine exhibit is designed to meet the needs for flexible and cost-effective solutions," Wilson said. The display features several design options for large format graphics, branding and messaging, lockable storage and multiple exhibit size configurations. Registration for The Art and Science of Power-Exhibiting can be completed online at http://www.nomadicdisplay.com/mostre/index.asp?wfm=PRESS or by calling 888-594-4248. Mostre specializes in designing and building trade show exhibits and promotional displays. They are located at 5940 Darwin Court in Carlsbad, California. Learn more at www.mostre.com or by calling (888) 594-4248. Nomadic Display revolutionized the display industry 30 years ago with the invention of pop-up technology. Today, the company is a leading producer of portable and modular exhibit systems with manufacturing facilities in suburban Washington, DC and Ireland. Nomadic products are sold through 200 showrooms worldwide. To learn more, visit www.nomadicdisplay.com. |
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Click here to read more from Julia INDUSTRY NEWS Maugeri wins 2006 Intrepid Award
McEntee, Alacqua and Amodeo Elected to EACA Hall of Fame. Jack McEntee, Pat Alacqua and Tony Amodeo, the founders of I&D, Inc (now known as Nth Degree) were elected by the members of the EACA to the 2006 Class of the EACA Hall of Fame. SHOW NEWS
International event brings project holders, financing bodies, investors together for the development of Tourism in Africa GENEVA -- TourismAfrica2006, which will be held in Geneva from Sept. 10-15, aims at contributing to the development of Africa's tourism industry by fostering the investment and financing of Tourist projects, focussing on sustainable development and promoting African destinations.
DESTINATIONS Small midwestern town offers big city meetings with something special
Rochester is a great central U.S. meeting destination for meetings ranging from religious and youth sporting events to government, medical, military, agricultural, education, fraternal, trade association and corporate groups. With 5,000 hotel rooms located in or around downtown, a huge room inventory for a city of its size, Rochester has the unique ability to mix hometown hospitality with an innovative business environment and top-level facilities. Approximately 1,700 hotel rooms are connected to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and Mayo Convention Center, as well as many shops and restaurants, via the skyway and subway (underground climate controlled walkway) systems, making it possible to enjoy downtown Rochester without having to step outside during unpleasant weather. The Mayo Civic Center is home to 120,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with 25 breakout rooms available for smaller functions. Seven hotels, many of which connect to the skyway or subway systems, provide additional meeting and gathering facilities to accommodate a variety of conventions. At the same time, the Mayo Clinic and IBM Corporation, two of Rochester’s largest employers, give meetings access to a business environment and workforce known for innovation.
Rochester is a mid-sized city in southeastern Minnesota known for its world-renowned medical research facility, the Mayo Clinic, and the innovative IBM Corporation. It offers a clean, safe, familyfriendly and inexpensive environment for people to live, work and play. For more information regarding Rochester, contact Robin Mindt at (414) 224-9424 or robin@ebadvertising.com or visit www.rochestercvb.org. The Village at Squaw Valley USA adds additional meeting space 1,200 square foot Alpenglow Room expands mountain resort’s conference facilities
With the addition of the Alpenglow Room, The Village will feature approximately 5,500 square feet of flexible meeting space. All conference areas are wired for audio-visual presentations, tele-conferencing and include high-speed Internet access. A number of outdoor venues and restaurants are also available and highlight the natural setting of Squaw Valley for banquets, receptions and other special functions. Located near Lake Tahoe at the base of Squaw Valley USA, The Village provides plenty of activity options for group attendees. During the winter, guests are just steps from Squaw Valley USA’s lift network, which provides direct access to 4,000 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain. In the spring, summer and fall the resort is conveniently situated for groups to experience the High Sierra’s wide assortment of activities such as golf, hiking, biking, horseback riding and water sports on Lake Tahoe. Year-round, The Village’s shops, restaurants, spa and special events are just steps from meeting and guest rooms. One-, two- and three-bedroom luxury accommodations include gas fireplaces, heated floors, patios, kitchens, daily housekeeping service, high-speed Internet access and DVD players. Additional amenities include 24-hour front desk staff, outdoor hot tubs, billiards lounge, and complimentary underground parking.
Sweet Reverie: Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro opens with dreamy celebration CHICAGO — The Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Hotel held a grand opening celebration in May honoring Chicago's newest luxury hotel. Attendees were provided with a dreamy encounter, focusing on everything that the Chicago Metro has to offer in luxury sleeping accommodations, meeting space and dining. Everyone was treated to their selection of complimentary spa services including makeovers, manicures, mini massages for women; shoe shines, shaves, and mini-massages for men, and readings by Chicago's top soothsayers. "We wanted everyone to have fun. So often these types of parties are boring,” said general manager Leonard Mendiola. Mendiola said the Crowne Plaza chose an adult slumber party theme and organized activities everyone attending would enjoy.
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Global Spectrum, the fastest growing firm in the public assembly management field and operator of the Overland Park Convention Center, today named Nadine Guest as the new General Manager of the 237,000-sq. ft. Overland Park Convention Center. She replaces Kelvin D. Moore, CMP, who is being promoted to a similar position at the Global Spectrum-managed Nueces County Fairgrounds in Robstown, Texas, which is close to his hometown of San Antonio.
ORLANDO -- LMG, Inc. recently promoted Bryce Hershner to director of show services. In his new role, he will direct the company's show services department in LMG's four offices nationwide.
LMG, Inc. also recently announced David John was promoted to the role of chief operating officer for the company.
SAN FRANCISCO -- John Moyes, Principal, GGE, San Francisco, was elected to the Executive Board of the Octanorm Service Partner International (OSPI) network at the group’s annual meeting in Las Vegas in July.
In 1995, Malek started in the exhibition and events industry as a summer intern with Exhibitgroup/Giltspur – a sister company of GES. While there, he gained experience in all aspects of exhibition and events with positions in the sales department, creative design, installation and dismantle, and warehouse. Malek's diverse experience in show management provides GES' clients with exceptional knowledge and client service throughout the event process.
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- The Palm Springs Convention Center is recently announce that Nancy Williams has joined the Convention Center Sales Staff as sales manager for Northern California and the Pacific
Having rejoined SmithBucklin in May 2005, Nash currently works on Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG). One of her primary duties involves managing SmithBucklin’s staff efforts for ASUG’s Annual Conference, which was co-located this year with SAP’s SAPPHIRE meeting.
SmithBucklin also recently announced that Mary McMahon has rejoined the company as Director of Human Resources. In this role, McMahon works out of the firm's Chicago office and is chiefly responsible for SmithBucklin’s highly successful recruiting function. McMahon also oversees employee relations and serves as an advisor to managers and staff on a variety of issues.
Congratulations to Paul Maugeri of Berm Studios who was voted by the EACA membership as the winner of the 2006 Intrepid Award. Maugeri was recognized not only for his recent contributions to exhibitor customer services, but for his career of service to the improvement of exhibitor servicing in the exhibit transportation and freight segment of the trade show industry.
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester is an up-and-coming midwestern meeting destination offering all of the amenities meeting planners look for when searching for the perfect destination. With worldclass facilities, the innovation and reputation of the Mayo Clinic, and the expertise of the Rochester Visitor and Convention Bureau, Rochester combines a “big city” meeting experience with offerings that exceed expectations of the small city.
Yet, while Rochester provides the finest in hotels, meeting facilities and major business innovators, the city also provides many small town touches. For instance, parking and transportation in Rochester is inexpensive, with free parking nights and weekends for seven city-operated ramps, as well as on-street meters. Antique and other specialty shops provide unique day excursions, while the nine area golf courses, 3,200 acres of public parks and 26 miles of biking/hiking/walking trails make Rochester the perfect place for meeting attendees who enjoy being close to nature. Truly, Rochester is where the big city meets the outdoors.
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. -- The Village at Squaw Valley USA has added a new 1,200 square foot meeting room to 4,300 square feet of space, further expanding the resort’s conference facilities. A popular four-season mountain destination, The Village provides a serene setting for conferences, incentive trips, association meetings and other group functions up to 250 people. 
