EIF is proud to announce its support of a new study conducted by CEIR set to launch In March 2010. The study seeks to understand the broad economic impact of non-participation by international visitors to the U.S. due to visa issues. This study will help determine the true costs of the loss of these visitors to domestic exhibitions - costs felt on multiple levels, including foregone exhibitor booth sales and business-to-business sales. Funding for this project comes from a variety of supporters including:
To learn how you or your organization can support this study, other relevant industry research, or industry-wide educational programs; please contact info@exhibitionfoundation.org.
The Foundation will be a catalyst for positive change if driven by industry-wide collaboration and support. This dynamic will deliver tremendous value at a time when greater resources are a necessity.
Realizing this is only achievable through partnerships within industry, EIF seeks to fund programs that are consistent with organizational goals and industry stakeholder interests.
Mutually beneficial partnerships that incorporate quantifiable results will create unprecedented and sustainable opportunities for EIF to have a greater impact on exhibitions and events.
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