October 26, 2010 IAEE Admin
Final Reminder: 2012 International Buyer Program Applications Due by November 1st!---The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is accepting applications for the International Buyer Program (IBP) for 2012 trade shows until November 1, 2010. The IBP recruits thousands of qualified foreign buyers, sales representatives, and business partners to select U.S. trade shows each year, giving exhibitors excellent opportunities to expand business globally. Events are selected annually through a...

October 25, 2010 IAEE Admin
CEIR is finalizing the report of findings of a study conducted by Oxford Economics on the Economic Impact of International Non-Participation in the Exhibition Industry Due to U.S. Visa Issues . We have received some examples of how the issue has impacted international participation in exhibitions from AEM and Messe Frankfurt, but we need several more. For instance, below is an example of how the issue impacted international attendance at the 2010 Ag Connect show: The Association of...

October 22, 2010 IAEE Admin
To accommodate the continuing demand for exhibit space we have opened an additional section of six 10’ x 10’s and three have already been sold. If demand continues we will continue to open additional segments. As of now we are about $40,000 ahead of our space sales revenue forecast. Attendee registrations are nearly caught up to last year even though the number of exhibit personnel is lagging. We continue to enjoy very brisk enrollment of all segments of exhibition and event...

October 15, 2010 IAEE Admin
Sponsor of the Bloody Mary Breakfast for the Public Event Organizers Council meeting in New Orleans where results of the 2010 survey of public show organizers will be unveiled. Without ruining the suspense, results we are seeing as surveys arrive are stunning in many respects. The program takes place at Morial Convention Center on Thursday, 9 December from 0730 until 0900. In addition to public event organizers anyone with an interest in the state of the public events sector is welcome to...

October 8, 2010 IAEE Admin
We learned this week that the membership department met our dues revenue forecast for the truncated year ending 30 September despite being down $70,000 in mid-September. Remember, we transition this year to a new 1 October fiscal year and ended the last year after nine months in order to make the change. We also met and exceeded our exhibit space sales revenue budget for this year's show this week and have only eight remaining spaces to sell. By Steven Hacker, CAE, IAEE President

October 7, 2010 IAEE Admin
At last week’s International Convention Center Conference conducted each year by the International Association of Venue Managers (formerly IAAM), an interesting idea was floated: Why not have facilities charge show organizers for exhibition space based upon actual space sales in lieu of a flat rate. This approach would encourage more new launches by establishing a minimum space charge but providing additional revenue to the facility only if the show organizer exceeds the...

October 5, 2010 IAEE Admin
Beginning 21 September you should have noticed testimonials coming from some key thought leaders (Chris Meyer, Gary Sain, David Causton, and Devonne Parks, so far) about the reasons they attend the annual meeting. The series continues through the beginning of the annual meeting. By Steven Hacker, CAE, IAEE President

October 1, 2010 IAEE Admin
Will be live throughout Expo! Expo! (Sunday – Thursday) providing instant support, answers, and help to members on site. You will soon see lots of reminders to note the number, +1 (214) 394-9764. A cell phone will be managed by IAEE staff on a scheduled basis from start to finish.  By Steven Hacker, CAE, IAEE President

September 30, 2010 IAEE Admin
By all accounts the sold-out launch this week was highly acclaimed. We are receiving lots of positive feedback from attendees. This opens the door for us to tweak and expand the program to at least two sites in 2011 making participation more convenient for more members. By Steven Hacker, CAE, IAEE President

September 27, 2010 IAEE Admin
Well, almost. After a couple of quiet sales weeks it seems that exhibitors have all awoken this week. Eight new exhibits bringing us to 95% of our space forecast with only 1900 square feet left to meet budget. Cash committed is 96% of budget. Of course, Julie Anderson did attend the Sales Academy in Baltimore the first two days of the week so maybe we’re enjoying the first results of her newly sharpened sales techniques. By Steven Hacker, CAE, IAEE President