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For any stakeholder seeking a good investment, a way to help support exhibitions and events, or even where to direct CSR funds should strongly consider EIF. We must promote the fact that exhibitions and events quantifiably have a positive impact on economies, industries, and tout many environmentally friendly benefits.For example, at our show the average attendee holds 12 meetings. That saves time, money, and produces a much smaller carbon footprint than if the attendees were traveling to 12 different cities for those same meetings.– Karen Chupka, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Association |
IAEE President Addresses Potential Consequences of U.S. Visa Policies at National Press Club ncourages Support of US Travel Association Visa Reform Initiative
Exhibition Industry Foundation
Addressing members of the National Press Club, International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) President Steven Hacker, CAE, FSAE, reinforced the shared values and opinions of the positive, global impact of face-to-face events, and he expressed concerns about the barriers buyers and sellers around the world encounter due to federal visa issuance policies which negate progress in achieving President Obama's National Export Initiative goal of doubling the value of U.S. exports by 2015. (more)
Exhibit Surveys’ Sequeira to Discuss Exhibit Recall - Webinar
Exhibition Industry Foundation
RED BANK, NJ – February 16, 2011 - Exhibit Surveys, Inc., the leading provider of research, measurement, and consulting services exclusively for the exhibition and event industry announced today that Ian Sequeira, executive vice president of Exhibit Surveys, Inc. will lead a webinar focusing on exhibit recall based on the company’s research. The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing (ICEEM) is hosting this online webinar. (more)
EIF Honors 2010 Helen Brett™ Scholarship Recipients
Exhibition Industry Foundation
DALLAS, 3 December 2010 - The Exhibition Industry Foundation (EIF) congratulates the recipients of this year's Helen Brett™ Scholarship: Gabriel Cortez, Cory Hall and Melodie Hilliard. (more)
Exhibition Industry Foundation Announces 2011 Board of Trustees
Exhibition Industry Foundation
NEW ORLEANS, 8 December 2010 – The Exhibition Industry Foundation (EIF) announces its 2011 Board of Trustees, elected yesterday during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition in New Orleans, La. John Patronski, executive vice president of Global Experience Specialists (GES) will serve as 2011 chairman; Jacqueline Russo, vice president of Kuehne & Nagel, Inc. as vice-chairman; Tom Ackert, executive director of the Orange County Convention Center is new to the EIF board of trustees and will serve as secretary/treasurer; and Robert Kolinek, CEM, CMP, president & CEO of Helen Brett Enterprises, Inc. is immediate past chair. (more)
Exhibition Industry Foundation Welcomes New Trustees
Exhibition Industry Foundation
ATLANTA, 8 December 2009 – The Exhibition Industry Foundation (EIF) elected its 2010 officers today during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Atlanta, Ga. will serve as 2010 chairman; as vice-chairman; and as secretary/treasurer. (more)
EIF Honors 2009 Helen Brett™ Scholarship Recipient
Exhibition Industry Foundation
DALLAS, 02 December 2009 - The Exhibition Industry Foundation (EIF) congratulates the recipient of this year's Helen Brett™ Scholarship, Michael McClatchy. Entering his senior year at the University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, he was selected from 31 applicants. (more)
Sudden Surprise Announcement Made for Exhibition Industry Foundation
Exhibition Industry Foundation
DALLAS, 19 December 2008 - The Exhibition Industry Foundation (EIF) continues to add to the $1.3 million raised toward its Foundation Partnership Initiative (FPI) as of last week’s announcement by EIF Chairman Michael Cooke, CEO of dmg world media, during the opening general session at Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Miami Beach, Fla. (more)
