Jun 10, 2013
Reed Huaqun Exhibitions Co., Ltd. and ShanghaiMart have reached an agreement to develop the Shanghai International Gift & Home Trade Fair, formerly produced by ShanghaiMart, into the Shanghai International Houseware, Premium, Arts & Crafts Creative Design Exhibition, organized by Reed Huaqun.
The newly combined mega-expo will take place at ShanghaiMart Aug. 28-30.
The Shanghai International Houseware, Premium, Arts & Crafts Creative Design Exhibition is the first in several new Reed initiatives scheduled for this year, according to company officials.
Speaking at the signing… more
Jun 10, 2013
UBM Asia’s 13th Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China) will showcase thousands of children and baby products July 17-19 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
The event will feature more than 2,100 brands in total across 138,000 square meters of exhibition space, as well as 6,000 buyers.
"CBME China 2013 will attract a record 1,400 exhibitors occupying over 138,000 square meters of exhibition space. We are glad to receive such an outstanding support from the industry," said Athena Gong , general manager, CBME.
Gong added, "By… more
Jun 10, 2013
The Thailand Convention & Visitors Bureau as named Nopparat Maythaveekulchai as the new president of the organization.
Nopparatwill be tasked with continuing to implement TCEB’s existing 5-Year Strategy that highlights 5 policies designed to emphasize the commitment between public and private sectors.
In addition, TCEB also has appointed two new vice presidents to strengthen TCEB’s missions to achieve MICE hub for the region.
“I am glad and honoured to be one of executives considered by TCEB as having right qualifications and eventually met the criteria for the… more
Jun 09, 2013
Taking your show or exhibitors overseas is potentially lucrative - but it’s also challenging!
This webinar features Tom Cindric, vice president, Hanley Wood, who is about to launch a brand new show - World of Concrete, India this October in Hyderabad and Larry Schur, president, ABC Kids Expo, who has recently begun bringing pavilions of exhibitors overseas.
The webinar will be moderated by global consultant and blogger Stephanie Selesnick, president of International Trade Information, Inc.
Register here for June 13, 1pm EST webinar: https://www.etouches.com/64807
This… more
Jun 09, 2013
The National Confectioners Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, held May 21-23 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, not only snagged a 10-percent increase in attendees, but also the number of new exhibitors rose 17 percent and the showfloor grew 9 percent, compared with the 2012 event.
“For the fourth year in a row, the Expo demonstrated significant growth in all areas. Our 10- percent increase in overall Expo registration is an accomplishment we relish,” said NCA President Larry Graham.
He added, “In a challenging economy, it is apparent by the continued growth… more
Jun 05, 2013
Several days after contract renewal talks broke down between Global Experience Specialists and the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Local 1027, the two entities have not come to a resolution over wage increase expectations.
June 4 article announcing talks breaking down: Contract Talks Break Down Between Chicago Warehouse Carpenters, GES
Talks broke off because of the union’s request for a 17-percent wage increase during a 4-year period and GES’ offer of a 15-percent increase during the same 4-year time period.
“While achieving solid agreements with GES’s… more
Jun 04, 2013
In April, the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia issued RFPs for the management and operation of the venue, and West Conshohocken, Penn.-based SMG prevailed as the winner of the lucrative five-year contract.
The venue’s board first voted 13-2 to privatize the center and 12-3 to give the contract to SMG.
"To be given this vote of confidence in our own backyard is a real thrill,” said Gregg Caren, SMG’s senior vice president strategic business development.
He added, “We love this city and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. So many of their clients (… more
Jun 03, 2013
General service contractor Fern Exposition & Event Services bought another GSC, NexxtShow, which will operate as an independent company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“Both Fern and NexxtShow are foremost focused on customer service and providing personalized approach to meeting each customer’s business objectives,” said Aaron Bludworth, Fern’s president and CEO.
He added, “In an industry where business models are forced on customers in the name of productivity or efficiency, both Fern and NexxtShow will continue to deliver customized services and… more
Jun 03, 2013
The 2013 NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) Show will feature a 392,000 net square foot exposition, which will make it the largest NACS Show expo ever.
This year’s NACS Show will take place Oct. 12-15 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. A total of 1,050 companies are exhibiting at the 2013 NACS Show - 150-plus companies are first-time exhibitors.
“We are extremely pleased with the strong exhibitor commitment to the NACS Show in 2013,” said NACS Vice Chairman of Convention Pat Lewis, a partner at Twin Falls, Idaho-based Oasis Stop ’N Go.… more
Jun 03, 2013
Citing a difference in wage increase expectations, Global Experience Specialists said contract renewal talks broke down last week with the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Local 1027, who work in the warehouse on exhibits and other projects.
Negotiations had been in the works during the past month in “good faith” between the two parties for a new, 4-year contract, according to GES officials.
Frank Libby, president of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, said his group wasn’t willing to comment on the situation as of yet, but would be releasing a statement in… more
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The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.
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