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Jan 27, 2013
During a recent team building training at my workplace, I heard a great story about internal conflict resolution styles and how these affect the end result.  Two employees, Chris from sales and Ana from professional services, both want the last remaining orange in the break room. A seemingly reasonable solution would be to compromise and split the orange in half. That makes perfect sense, right? Let’s assume that’s what they do. Problem solved. Well, not quite. Later, we learn Chris actually wanted the juice from the orange to make a special drink for the sales team, while… more
Jan 27, 2013
During a recent team building training at my workplace, I heard a great story about internal conflict resolution styles and how these affect the end result.  Two employees, Chris from sales and Ana from professional services, both want the last remaining orange in the break room. A seemingly reasonable solution would be to compromise and split the orange in half. That makes perfect sense, right? Let’s assume that’s what they do. Problem solved. Well, not quite. Later, we learn Chris actually wanted the juice from the orange to make a special drink for the sales team, while… more
Jan 27, 2013
Imagine you are on a site tour of a convention center and you’re standing in the middle of the empty hall. You’re trying to picture, in your head, what the hall would look like if you decided to go with midnight blue carpet in the aisles and gold for the pipe and drape. Freeman’s ColorSelector app allows you to replace that image in your head with a more useful one right in the palm of your hand. Love the carpet but don’t like the look of the gold pipe and drape? Simply tap on the drape and use the color slider to select a different color. You can see, right on your… more
Jan 21, 2013
Continuing on the success from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events Expo! Expo! mobile app, produced by mobile app partner Core-apps, the organization released its new association-specific mobile app, IAEE Direct. The free app is a mobile resource for exhibitions and events professionals to stay connected to IAEE and find key resources quickly and easily from a smartphone device. “Once again, we are excited to be working with IAEE by producing their mobile association app!" said Jay Tokosch, CEO of Core-apps, LLC. He added, “This association app is the… more
Jan 21, 2013
Continuing on the success from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events Expo! Expo! mobile app, produced by mobile app partner Core-apps, the organization released its new association-specific mobile app, IAEE Direct. The free app is a mobile resource for exhibitions and events professionals to stay connected to IAEE and find key resources quickly and easily from a smartphone device. “Once again, we are excited to be working with IAEE by producing their mobile association app!" said Jay Tokosch, CEO of Core-apps, LLC. He added, “This association app is the… more
Jan 19, 2013
It's a universal truth that people enjoy looking at photos. Photos can tell stories, and they can entertain without demanding too much of the viewer. If you are exploring ways to make your brand more popular on Facebook, then consider doing it through images that can engage your fans. People may forget the words you share in a post, but they will carry the visual in their heads long after they see it. Here are some useful tips to make your brand shine on Facebook with photos: Don't just post pictures of your brand. Post pictures of how people connect with your brand. You may have the… more
Jan 19, 2013
It's a universal truth that people enjoy looking at photos. Photos can tell stories, and they can entertain without demanding too much of the viewer. If you are exploring ways to make your brand more popular on Facebook, then consider doing it through images that can engage your fans. People may forget the words you share in a post, but they will carry the visual in their heads long after they see it. Here are some useful tips to make your brand shine on Facebook with photos: Don't just post pictures of your brand. Post pictures of how people connect with your brand. You may have the… more
Jan 13, 2013
Tag clouds representing the most popular content on your website help your online visitors quickly find useful and current information without having to search for it. Building tag clouds using data tracked with Google Analytics is very easy. Here are the steps: Log in to Google Analytics and select the Account for your Web site. Select an appropriate time range. Navigate to Traffic Sources > Sources > Search in the left pane. Change the view in the Data View Selector from the default “Data” view to the “Term Cloud” view. The keywords that… more
Jan 13, 2013
Tag clouds representing the most popular content on your website help your online visitors quickly find useful and current information without having to search for it. Building tag clouds using data tracked with Google Analytics is very easy. Here are the steps: Log in to Google Analytics and select the Account for your Web site. Select an appropriate time range. Navigate to Traffic Sources > Sources > Search in the left pane. Change the view in the Data View Selector from the default “Data” view to the “Term Cloud” view. The keywords that… more
Jan 11, 2013
Installation now is complete on a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) that will deliver improved wireless coverage, capacity and data speeds for Verizon Wireless customers on every floor, in every showroom and exhibit hall across the three-building, 7 million square feet AmericasMart campus in downtown Atlanta. AmericasMart Atlanta is a global wholesale marketplace housing the world’s single-largest collection of home, gift, area rug and apparel merchandise. AmericasMart owns and operates 14 annual Markets and shows, the largest of which are The Atlanta International Gift & Home… more
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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