DALLAS — CEIR announced this month that Vovici, a leading provider of enterprise feedback management solutions, has been selected as the software platform for both internal and member-requested research.

Nancy Drapeau

DALLAS — The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announced Nancy Drapeau, PRC has joined its staff as Research Director.

"It is an honor to join this highly respected organization," Drapeau said, For decades. "CEIR has been a national leader in delivering unbiased research to the exhibition industry, reporting on trends, best practices and market insights. Results have helped organizers, exhibitors and other industry players navigate the ongoing evolution in this business, pinpointing opportunities for growth and ways to position one's company in light of current trends. To take on this role is a major responsibility. I look forward to the challenge."

DALLAS — The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announced that preliminary data collected annually for the CEIR Index report for 2010 reveals an overall increase of 4.1 percent over 2009. The positive number trend that began in the third quarter 2010 continued into the fourth quarter which is a positive indication of recovery from the Great Recession, however, the true test will be results from the first quarter in 2011.