2011 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows
For a complete 2011 TSNN Top 50 Canadian Trade Show List please contact Joyce Crisp at jcrisp@tarsus.com 262-782-1900.
TSNN Rank by NSF | Event | Event Date(s) | Venue |
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66 |
Surfaces 2011
SURFACES is the floor covering event in the U.S! Thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers and builders from around the world come together for three days to see the latest products, get vital education and network with other floor covering professionals and get business done.
Organizer: Hanley Wood Exhibitions
# Exhibitors:589
# Attendees:25,392
|
01/25/2011 to 01/27/2011 |
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Las Vegas
NSF: 304,660
|
67 |
GRAPH EXPO 2011
GRAPH EXPO is a large press Offset, Digital and Hybrid Printing show with more to offer Commercial Printers in Digital Document Applications & Business Development, Education, Technology & Workflow Solutions than any other Graphic Communications show in the Americas.
Organizer: Graphic Arts Show Company, Inc.
# Exhibitors:491
# Attendees:13,919
|
09/11/2011 to 09/14/2011 |
McCormick Place
Chicago
NSF: 300,604
|
69 |
Coverings 2011
Coverings is the premier international trade fair and expo for dedicated exclusively to showcasing the newest in ceramic tile and natural stone. It has grown to be the largest show of its kind in the U.S., featuring exhibitors from more than 50 countries and attracting thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors and specifiers, architectural and design professionals, builders and real estate developers.
Organizer: National Trade Productions
# Exhibitors:794
# Attendees:11,865
|
03/14/2011 to 03/17/2011 |
Sands Expo & Convention Center
Las Vegas
NSF: 298,720
|
72 |
2011 Ace Fall Convention & Exhibits
Ace hosts two private conventions each year one in the spring with an emphasis on winter & holiday products, and one in the fall with an emphasis on outdoor living garden products. The timing of these conventions offers retailers ample time to prepare for the seasonal needs of the upcoming year. Speeches from Board members and corporate officers provide retailers with key information, and valuable training sessions help retailers and employees improve business skills.
Organizer: Ace Hardware Corporation
# Exhibitors:1,160
# Attendees:6,887
|
10/15/2011 to 10/17/2011 |
Colorado Convention Center
Denver
NSF: 286,450
|
74 |
HELI-EXPO 2011
HELI-EXPO is the world's largest trade show dedicated to the international helicopter community. HELI-EXPO attendees and exhibitors come from all over the world (more than 80 countries including the U.S.). International attendance accounts for 23% of total attendance. The show includes more than 600 exhibiting companies; 60+ helicopters on display; fee-based professional education courses; free general sessions, forums and manufacturer technical briefings; and numerous social events providing networking opportunities. Who attends? Manufacturers, pilots, owners, operators, product distributors, service providers, training schools, students, mechanics, anyone involved in the vertical flight industry!
Organizer: Helicopter Association International - HAI
# Exhibitors:608
# Attendees:16,019
|
03/06/2011 to 03/08/2011 |
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando
NSF: 283,900
|
76 |
APTA'S EXPO (American Public Transportation Association)
Held every three years in conjunction with the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) Annual Meeting, EXPO is the world's largest public transportation exhibition and premier showcase of technology, products and services.
Organizer: National Trade Productions
# Exhibitors:789
# Attendees:8,435
|
10/03/2011 to 10/05/2011 |
Ernest Morial Convention Center
New Orleans
NSF: 281,995
|
78 |
ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2011
The award-winning ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America is the only trade show where executives come together from all segments of the commercial and industrical cleaning industry to do business and gather information to better manage distribution companies, buidling service companies, and facility management departments. ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association and its trade show partner, Amsterdam RAI, produce ISSA/INTERCLEAN shows around the world. ISSA also hosts more than 40 educational seminars and networking opportunities in conjuction with ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America.
Organizer: ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association
# Exhibitors:645
# Attendees:10,683
|
10/18/2011 to 10/21/2011 |
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas
NSF: 279,000
|
80 |
ProMat
ProMat is largest expo in North America featuring solutions to todays material handling and logistics challenges. Features 95 educational sessions and attendees from over 100 different countries.
Organizer: Material Handling Industry of America
# Exhibitors:736
# Attendees:34,345
|
03/21/2011 to 03/24/2011 |
McCormick Place
Chicago
NSF: 278,456
|
83 |
True Value Fall Market
Knowledge and buying market for True Value Corporation.
Organizer: True Value Company
# Exhibitors:1,040
# Attendees:4,981
|
09/23/2011 to 09/25/2011 |
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia
NSF: 269,860
|
84 |
2011 Ace Spring Convention & Exhibits
Ace hosts two private conventions each year one in the spring with an emphasis on winter and holiday products, and one in the fall with an emphasis on outdoor living garden products. The timing of these conventions offers retailers ample time to prepare for the seasonal needs of the upcoming year. Speeches from Board members and corporate officers provide retailers with key information, and valuable training sessions help retailers and employees improve business skills.
Organizer: Ace Hardware Corporation
# Exhibitors:1,148
# Attendees:8,001
|
04/01/2011 to 04/03/2011 |
McCormick Place
Chicago
NSF: 265,261
|
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