Welcome On behalf of its more than 7,000 members, IAEE welcomes you to the organization that is specifically dedicated to the exhibitions and events industry.  IAEE’s mission is to promote the unique value of exhibitions and other events that bring buyers and sellers together such as road shows, conferences with an exhibition component, and proprietary corporate exhibitions. IAEE is the principal resource for those who plan, produce and service the industry. Thank you for your membership.  We are committed to helping you succeed and hope this virtual tour will guide you through how to get involved, stay connected and experience the value of IAEE.  Membership--It's where you belong! Check out the latest IAEE resources designed to help you with your professional challenges in just one click: Resources Events & Education CEM (Certified in Exhibition Management) Learning Program Code of Ethics Products at Tradeshowstore.com

Randy Bauler, CEM 2008 Chairman Randy's Vision for 2008

Get involved with IAEE so you can truly experience the value of your membership. Get involved with your peers through our local chapters, committees and volunteer opportunities. IAEE has a variety of opportunities for you to express your talents. You can speak at events, write articles, volunteer for a committee and much more.

Get Connected
IAEE brings you resources that connect you to the exhibitions and events industry and your peers. The following resources can help you find answers to your professional challenges anytime, from any location:

• Members Only Section of IAEE Web Site
• E-mail Discussion Groups
• Directories

Publications
Stay abreast of the latest issues affecting the industry with E2: Exhibitions & Events, IAEE's Industry & News Report (INIR), Insider and e-mail updates sent right to your desktop, or purchase books and publications specifically designed for the exhibitions and events industry at tradeshowstore.com. Add IAEE to your safe senders list so that you can receive all of the latest news and information.

• Press Releases - the latest industry news including press releases from IAEE, EEIAC and CEM
• IAEE's News & Industry Report (INIR) - an every other month newsletter with the latest industry news
• Insider - a bi-monthly newsletter that goes out to all industry prospects with IAEE news
• E2: Exhibitions & Events - an every other month e-zine that contains industry news and special articles
• E2: Executive Briefing - a quarterly publication aimed at information for C-level executives
• State of the Industry - periodic reports of industry statistics and trends collected from a variety of industry sources
• Tradeshowstore.com Books & Publications - choose from a variety of IAEE publications including:
  • Convention Center Facilities Contractss Hotel Contracts
  • RFP Resource Guide
  • Model Letters Resource Kit
  • Cost of Doing Business
  • Job Description Resource Kit
  • The Exhibitor's Handbook
  • The Power of Commerce
  • CD - Guidelines for Display: Rules & Regulations
  • APEX Meeting & Event Toolbox^TM by Office Ready
• Art of the Show Textbook, 3rd Edition - a textbook used by over 25 colleges and universitites to teach students about the exhibition and event industry
• CEIR Index

Connect with your colleagues using the most up-to-date member and organization directories with complete contact information through the Membership Directory or Ultimate Guide.

• Find names of IAEE Officers and other members in the Members Only area of www.iaee.com.
• Get assistance with products and services in the Ultimate Guide.

Experience the Value
IAEE wants to partner with you as you pursue professional advancement and career success. Let us be your one-stop resource for these invaluable member benefits:

Member Experiences

"Whether you are a hotel, convention center or bureau - IAEE is the tradeshow where decision makers are at. The Trade Show community is at IAEE. If you want to meet the players in the convention industry -  IAEE is a must attend event. Whether it is an Association, For Profit or new organizer - people in the Trade Show business are walking the trade show floor at IAEE."  Alex Shelton, National Sales, Reno-Tahoe Convention & Visitors Authority

"The opportunity to network, get ideas and share best practices on IAEM's listserve has been one of the greatest benefits I've derived from being a member. I look forward to having more participation to further broaden the terrific sharing that is taking place," says Stuart Aizenberg, CEM, director, trade shows & allied membership, NAMA.

“Expo! Expo! creates opportunities to enhance relationships with existing as well as prospective clients. Year after year, the tradeshow floor at Expo! Expo! has provided a networking environment that has always resulted in sales for EAX Worldwide.”  Blythe C. Hess, Executive Vice President, EAX Worldwide, Inc. "Whether your show is non-profit or for-profit, the issues affect us all the same way. And, let's face it, even the non-profits are always looking for ways to increase revenue flows to help off-set the costs associated with our meetings. I would love to get the feedback and ideas of the for profit world. Implementing some of their ideas could go a long way in helping to improve our bottom line," says Sharon Hutinett, manager, exhibit sales & services department for Convention Management Division.

Career Center
Whether you're an individual looking for a full time job, contract work, intern position, or an organization trying to fill a position or contract with a qualified freelance professional, the IAEE Career Center is a valuable resource for you. You'll also find our Floor Managers Special Interest Group Directory an extremely helpful tool.

Let us provide you with tools to develop your skills. We measure our success by your success!

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