New Business Contracts: CDS Renews with Massachusetts Dental, Spargo Picks Up American Society of Nephrology, Vision Source Selects Experient
May 13, 2015
The winter thaw finally has occurred in some parts of the United States and that includes a flurry of new business contracts being signed in the past few months.
The Massachusetts Dental Society extended its contract with its preferred registration partner, Convention Data Services, through 2017.
Under the agreement, CDS will continue to provide full registration services, membership integration, CEU application, lead management and exhibitor services for the annual Yankee Dental Congress.
“For the past nine years, the Massachusetts Dental Society has chosen to use CDS for registration and lead retrieval for its flagship event, the Yankee Dental Congress. … Their onsite team is proactive and extremely customer service oriented. Their development team is always willing to research new ideas. There are twists and turns in producing any event, and it is reassuring to know that we have CDS there to help manage any registration problems that come our way,” says Alisa Ufland, director of marketing, Massachusetts Dental Society.
The congress, New England’s largest dental meeting and the fifth largest dental meeting in the U.S., draws nearly 28,000 attendees from around the country.
The American Society of Nephrology appointed SPARGO as their housing management company for their 2015, 2016 and 2017 annual ASN Kidney Week meetings.
In addition, ASN appointed SPARGO as their registration management company for ASN Kidney Week 2015.
This week-long event attracts upwards of 13,000 attendees from more than 100 different countries around the world.
ASN Kidney Week provides attendees with opportunities to exchange knowledge, learn the latest scientific and medical advances and listen to discussions with leading experts in the field.
SPARGO currently handles ASN’s Expositions sales and management as well.
Vision Source, North America’s premier network of private practice optometrists, has selected Experient to be their preferred provider for unified event services including sourcing, planning, registration, housing, mobile app and lead retrieval. These services will be featured at The Exchange 2015, their annual member meeting, and will return each year through 2020.
“Since 2011 Experient has been providing the highest levels of consultation, event services and technology to Vision Source’s annual meeting, The Exchange,” said Randy Sones, Vision Source’s vice president of Marketing and Advertising.
He added, “Experient’s unified suite of event services yields vaulable demographic and behavioral data that we use to design better experiences for our guests.”
Founded in 1991, Vision Source is North America’s largest network of independent optometrists consisting of nearly 4,000 industry influencers.
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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