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IAEE and the National Export Initiative (NEI) are Gaining Momentum
August 5, 2010
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This week Chairman Chris eyer, CEM, CAE reached out to the chairman of the District Export Council, a national rganization of business leaders focused on exporting U.S. goods and services. Chris is uggesting that there may be several important areas of potential collaboration between our embers and is hoping to open dialogue. Discussion also begins next week with the U.S. xport-Import Bank in Washington, DC to explore ways in which IAEE can put members and heir exhibitors in contact with...
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This week Chairman Chris eyer, CEM, CAE reached out to the chairman of the District Export Council, a national rganization of business leaders focused on exporting U.S. goods and services. Chris is uggesting that there may be several important areas of potential collaboration between our embers and is hoping to open dialogue. Discussion also begins next week with the U.S. xport-Import Bank in Washington, DC to explore ways in which IAEE can put members and heir exhibitors in contact with...
U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors Meeting
August 3, 2010
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The meeting in Boston is wrapped up. In addition to addressing key advocacy issues like travel promotion support for international travel to the U.S., expansion of the visa waiver program (Korea is the latest nation included in the program, Los Angeles CVB CEO Mark Lieberman reports visitors from Korea has risen 26% in the first three months!), and managing the US visa issuance challenges, a bold new proposal is being field-tested. The idea is to include as members of U.S. Travel Association...
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The meeting in Boston is wrapped up. In addition to addressing key advocacy issues like travel promotion support for international travel to the U.S., expansion of the visa waiver program (Korea is the latest nation included in the program, Los Angeles CVB CEO Mark Lieberman reports visitors from Korea has risen 26% in the first three months!), and managing the US visa issuance challenges, a bold new proposal is being field-tested. The idea is to include as members of U.S. Travel Association...
More than 400 registered for McCormick Place Briefing Yesterday
August 2, 2010
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The largest audience ever for one of our webinars tuned in to hear David Causton, General Manager of McCormick Place, explain the procedural changes that are now taking place at the Chicago facility. Thanks to The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing and David for making this very timely event possible. By Steven Hacker, CAE, IAEE President
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The largest audience ever for one of our webinars tuned in to hear David Causton, General Manager of McCormick Place, explain the procedural changes that are now taking place at the Chicago facility. Thanks to The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing and David for making this very timely event possible. By Steven Hacker, CAE, IAEE President
Corrections Department
July 27, 2010
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Thanks are due to Chuck Schwartz, CEM, who last week discovered that the software program driving our online membership directory was not including CEM designations. The glitch has been fixed. And also to Yulita Osuba who caught my mental mangling of the URL address of The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing. It is, of course, www.iceem.net . By Steven Hacker, CAE, IAEE President
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Thanks are due to Chuck Schwartz, CEM, who last week discovered that the software program driving our online membership directory was not including CEM designations. The glitch has been fixed. And also to Yulita Osuba who caught my mental mangling of the URL address of The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing. It is, of course, www.iceem.net . By Steven Hacker, CAE, IAEE President
2010 Helen Brett Scholarship Applicants
July 26, 2010
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An international and awe-inspiring group --- this week I reviewed the applications for scholarship assistance that are now in the hands of the Exhibition Industry Foundation’s Helen Brett Scholarship Committee. The stories contained in the applications are truly inspiring and come to us from young people studying event and exhibition management at universities in Malaysia, Canada, Egypt and several states in the US. Most are running close to 4.0 grade point averages. One applicant with...
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An international and awe-inspiring group --- this week I reviewed the applications for scholarship assistance that are now in the hands of the Exhibition Industry Foundation’s Helen Brett Scholarship Committee. The stories contained in the applications are truly inspiring and come to us from young people studying event and exhibition management at universities in Malaysia, Canada, Egypt and several states in the US. Most are running close to 4.0 grade point averages. One applicant with...
Now This...
July 23, 2010
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President Barack Obama wants federal workers to cut down on business travel… as he seeks to reduce heat-trapping emissions produced by the federal government. First industry response: "Discouraging business travel is short-sighted and counterproductive," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. "This type of arbitrary and across-the-board approach will further economic decline at precisely the wrong time for the more than two million Americans...
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President Barack Obama wants federal workers to cut down on business travel… as he seeks to reduce heat-trapping emissions produced by the federal government. First industry response: "Discouraging business travel is short-sighted and counterproductive," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. "This type of arbitrary and across-the-board approach will further economic decline at precisely the wrong time for the more than two million Americans...
IAEE Trade Missions: Add Dubai in September 2011
July 21, 2010
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An important element of IAEE’s strategic plan is to assist members who wish to expand their operations internationally. This is why we have scheduled a Trade Mission to Singapore 9-12 March 2011 and will soon announce another mission to Dubai 16-22 September 2011. Both programs offer qualified event organizers the opportunity to visit the sites; learn about business opportunities; meet with potential partners and government officials. Look for enrollment details for both programs...
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An important element of IAEE’s strategic plan is to assist members who wish to expand their operations internationally. This is why we have scheduled a Trade Mission to Singapore 9-12 March 2011 and will soon announce another mission to Dubai 16-22 September 2011. Both programs offer qualified event organizers the opportunity to visit the sites; learn about business opportunities; meet with potential partners and government officials. Look for enrollment details for both programs...
David Causton, General Manager of McCormick Place
July 20, 2010
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Presents a briefing that details how recently announced changes at McCormick Place will actually be implemented. This is a ‘must-attend‘ web session that takes place on Thursday 29 July at Noon (CDT). A separate announcement containing registration details and more information about the program will be transmitted early next week. This session is presented for exhibitors, event marketers, and organizers by The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing ( ICEEM.org )....
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Presents a briefing that details how recently announced changes at McCormick Place will actually be implemented. This is a ‘must-attend‘ web session that takes place on Thursday 29 July at Noon (CDT). A separate announcement containing registration details and more information about the program will be transmitted early next week. This session is presented for exhibitors, event marketers, and organizers by The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing ( ICEEM.org )....
Kudos are due to members for the Mid Year Meeting in Boston
July 19, 2010
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Held in conjunction with TS2. Traffic in the exhibit hall was robust, learning sessions were both well-attended and critically acclaimed. Special thanks are due to Nancy Largey (Reed Exhibitions) and her Senior Executives Programming Task Force who did a marvelous job of gathering great presenters and offering provocative and timely topics. Thanks also to the CEM Commission and our own staff for their hard work in support of the meeting. Now, it’s on to Expo! Expo! By Steven Hacker,...
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Held in conjunction with TS2. Traffic in the exhibit hall was robust, learning sessions were both well-attended and critically acclaimed. Special thanks are due to Nancy Largey (Reed Exhibitions) and her Senior Executives Programming Task Force who did a marvelous job of gathering great presenters and offering provocative and timely topics. Thanks also to the CEM Commission and our own staff for their hard work in support of the meeting. Now, it’s on to Expo! Expo! By Steven Hacker,...
In-House Exhibition Hall Exclusives Policy Statement Under Review
July 16, 2010
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When IAEE’s Board of Directors meets next on August 27-28 an issue of discussion and possible action will be to review the association’s long-standing policy statement that addresses in-house exclusive services. Declining state and municipal budgets in recent years have caused some facilities to consider taking certain support services in-house as exclusives. Others are adding additional costs to services provided by outside contractors flagging revenues --- unfortunately, at the...
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When IAEE’s Board of Directors meets next on August 27-28 an issue of discussion and possible action will be to review the association’s long-standing policy statement that addresses in-house exclusive services. Declining state and municipal budgets in recent years have caused some facilities to consider taking certain support services in-house as exclusives. Others are adding additional costs to services provided by outside contractors flagging revenues --- unfortunately, at the...
