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As COO of a major association in Washington DC for the past 18 years with 30 years of meeting and exhibition management, I have a unique perspective that comes from being the client of the meetings industry. I understand the importance of making a statement about your organization for members and the companies that offer products and services to your industry.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Strategic Solutions that Produce Results - Business Event Strategists in convention, trade show, meeting & event management. Effective site selection and contract negotiators. Creative event design and execution that achieve objectives.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
I am a Chinese Floor Manager that can speak a few Chinese Dialects.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Exhibit Floor Management
IBS has expertise in business development, designing and executing marketing strategies to generate revenue, awareness and member engagement, including recommending, developing, and implementing strategies to maximize non-dues revenue and sponsorship opportunities; member growth and retention campaigns and initiating programs to improve member engagement, relevancy, and business relationships.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
With over 30 years’ experience in the Trade Show and Exhibition industry, I am available on a contract basis to assist with the production of your event. I have traveled throughout the US and Canada overseeing Trade Shows and Expositions in every major Convention facility. I am currently retained by several Associations and Meeting Management organizations on multi-year arrangements.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
I provide full service conference/convention management for corporate and association groups; or just an extra set of hands as you need. I have worked with groups of all sizes. I can develop and manage online registration programs, provide housing management services, and manage all conference logistics. I specialize in expo management of for meetings with 500+ booths.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Seasoned trade show and event staffing specialist with over 20 years industry experience working with top brands around the globe. Results driven professional, utilizing technology to streamline processes and payments to save time and money while increasing business opportunities for all in the market.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Exhibit Floor Management
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Exhibit Sales & Service
I have over 17 years experience and qualifications in tradeshow operations in floor management, food and beverage planning and operations, catering and concierge services for large events and general sessions in trade shows, corporate events and meeting room conferences. I have coordinated events including numerous plated functions up to 13,000 guests and receptions upwards of 250,000.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Exhibit Floor Management
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Site Selection
Vendor Selection
How can I can assist you with your show? I work full time as the AOCS Exhibits Manager and also do contract trade show management work. Since 2012, I also manage the ISA Southern Chapter trade show and have contracted with the Western Chapter of ISA and contracted for 9 years with the International Society of Arboriculture. I provide full service show management from beginning to end.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Exhibit Floor Management
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
Every event has its own unique audience, tone, personality and set of objectives. From small meetings to large corporate galas and association conferences, we design and execute every detail to meet your style and personality. BWD Events ensures that each event is specifically created to match its intent, business purpose and strategic goals.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Conference Management
Strategic Planning
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Successful trade show expert in event production, marketing, exhibit/sponsorship sales. Unique background in both start-up and existing international and domestic events. Sales master with years of goal attainment in market share, revenue, new customers. Skilled in mastering new industries (IT, sports, textiles, apparel, auto, luxury). Creative; persistent; organized; goal-driven; team player.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Association Management
Conference Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Vendor Selection
Seasoned, ambitious event manager with a proven record for managing and directing successful marketing and training events from inception to completion. With 20+ years of experience, I’ve mastered the art of coordinating the details while keeping a solid focus on overall strategic goals. My expertise in event logistics, site selection, speaker management, conference operations, budget management and event marketing that will produce results beyond your expectations.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
I provide consulting, planning/ execution for trade show/event production, on-site management, sponsorship development and execution; event security consulting/ management, and exhibitor management for show organizers and service contractors. 20 years of experience that is both broad and deep has made me an expert on trade show and event operations. What's your challenge? I can help.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Grayson Lutz is a skilled project manager who operates well in high-pressure, fast-paced settings. She has in-depth knowledge of managing operations and establishing strong professional relationships. She has a successful track record in establishing profit-producing relationships with key accounts and is experienced in all logistical planning, theme/program development, and event execution.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Trade show and Communications Administrator, energetic and creative with 15 years in tradeshow operations, project management and public relations. Skilled in event marketing, strategic planning, and sales support initiatives.
Service Locations:
South (Ex. Major Cities: Atlanta, Orlando, Charlotte)
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Contract Negotiation
BD Sales Consulting is led by Ken Burris, a veteran in trade show exhibit and sponsorship sales. With experience in events from robotics, food, defense, and security. Ken has a proven track record of increasing sales on every event he has worked on.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Exhibit Floor Management
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
With more than 25 years in event management, I have planned industry tradeshows, conferences, committee meetings and special events ranging in size from 30-35,000 participants. I use this extensive hands-on experience to strategically develop events assessing the necessary requirements for the budget, resource allocation, marketing plans and overall project management processes.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Detail oriented event operations professional with extensive experience in managing one of the largest tradeshows in North America, exhibit and meeting logistics management, project management, & contract negotiations. Utilizes strong organizational, planning and communication skills towards improving the overall customer experience. Team player who adapts easily to new technology.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Extensive experience with association meeting and trade show planning. Work in both hotels and convention centers. Deadline driven, budget conscious. Association management experience as well.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
As a co-owner of Market Maker Events, I bring over 30 years of trade show management expertise to our projects. Whether you need a show launched, expanded or rejuvenated, we can help you with everything from show sales & marketing to operations. We have assembled a great team and stand ready to take on our next project!
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Lou is a freelance national sales and business development leader driving consultative sales for the exhibitions and events community. Lou’s expertise managing exhibit sales, sponsorships, and integrated media led him to fulfill his professional passion. He created strategic sales consulting relationships with some of the largest and most accomplished events of the year.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Contract Negotiation
Budget & P/L Management
MS Management, LLC is a woman-owned small business focused on all facets of trade show production and event management. With almost two decades of experience worldwide. Successful trade shows improve your business and bring your clients back for more. We will work to ensure your success with the best customer service possible.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
Meeting and event planning experience includes corporate & association industry meetings and events. I specialize in strategic meeting and event planning. I am local to the DC area and able to serve in any capacity. I am available on a contract basis for events large and small. I look forward to helping your team find success.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Strategic Planning
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
StoryMiners helps you connect with your customers by creating unique experiences that let you shape your future. If you want your trade show to show more innovation and feel more experiential, we’re the specialists to call. 700+ assignments. 25 countries. We are experience makers.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Strategic Planning
Exhibits, meetings and special events professional with 13 years of experience who is proficient in various aspects of meeting planning including RFP writing, site selection, contract negotiation, food & beverage selection, and tradeshow management. I'm available on a contract basis for floor management, conference planning or logistics management.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
My Career includes all facets of the convention industry, including Director of Meetings & Conventions - American Traffic Safety Services Association; Acting President/Senior VP of Sales -Puerto Rico Convention Bureau; Executive Director of Sales & Marketing, Hawaii Convention Center, VP Sales & Marketing for GES Expositions; Director of Trade Show and Convention Sales for the Mandalay Bay Resort.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
30+ years in the trade show and meeting industry.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Ray has proven he truly understands the importance of exceeding client expectations. During his 20+ year career, Ray served as VP at NaylorCMG, Group VP at J. Spargo and Exhibit Sales & Sponsorship Manager for the Society of Toxicology. Prior to joining Event Advisory Group, Ray was Director of Exhibitions for PMMI, The Association for Packaging Technology, sponsor of PackExpo.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Specializing in incentive, event and meeting management, Scott Temple provides a wide variety of support services. Scott offers the flexibility of utilizing a menu of both pre-meeting and on-site management services. As an extension of your staff, he’ll work collaboratively to provide a wide range of economical and efficient resources to create incomparable events.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Airways Freight is a full service Domestic and International Freight Forwarder, Truck Brokerage, Ocean Forwarder and Customs Brokerage Operation. Airways will give each Customer and Shipment our renowned personal touch.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Exhibit Sales & Service
Since 2003, Show Ready Events has been a leader in site selection, planning, and onsite event management. Small or big, we ask the right questions and exhibit excellence in onsite leadership and execution. We service multiple markets and have well over 100 years of service in our team.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Steve Marshall brings 25 years of industry experience having worked as a General Service Contractor for Freeman, Operations Manager for SPARGO, Inc, Exhibit Manager for ASCP as well as Senior Manager of Exhibits for ACOG. With this background Steve is able to help with exhibit floor management, tradeshow operations, association management, vendor selection.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Association Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Vendor Selection
HFI is a leader in B2B events. Our trade show and event services include Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Sales & Marketing, and Operations. Few professionals have had the experience of “working both sides of the fence.” McCart has over thirty years’ experience as a show producer, a convention facility manager, and sales and marketing executive. HFI will help you achieve and exceed your goals.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
RES has decades of experience in exhibit sales, marketing, promotion, operations and on-site floor management. Expert in developing, selling, marketing and organizing trade shows and events. RES works to create experiential platforms for the buying/selling experience as well as educational and networking opportunities. Our knowledgeable, friendly and flexible staff stand ready to serve you!
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Susie Patch has over 16 years of experience in the trade show industry. She has a proven track record in: RFP creation/ management, floorplan creation, exhibit & sponsorship sales, meeting management from start to finish, speaker management, site selection/ contracting, room block management, budget planning to final invoice reconciliation, onsite management for exhibit hall and logistics.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
15 years' experience in the planning and execution of corporate events in both the private and public sectors to include both live and virtual meetings, banquets, multi-day conferences and exhibitor trade shows. With stellar references, competitive pricing and best-in-class service, our primary objective is to make you look good by crafting an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
I provide consulting on all facets of trade show/event production and event management, execution and on-site management, creative exhibit design and global trade show development. With over 13 years in the trade show industry, I can help your trade show experience be successful, non-stressful, and allow you to have a better return on investment.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Exhibit Sales & Service
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
Vendo is an expert in hotel sales and marketing. Experience includes major hotels with exhibit halls: Palmer House, Hyatt Regency Chicago, and Hyatt Regency Columbus. Also was Director of Meetings at American Medical Association and Account Executive at Smith Bucklin Associates.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Over 30 years in the Special Events and Trade Show Industry. Willing to travel. Proficient/Spanish. Started with Andrews-Bartlett Expo Services way back when freelanced with other companies in industry, worked with various volunteer organizations. Presently Asst to Events Director for the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival. Public event 220 exhibits, 19000 attendees 2016. Position is part time.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Tradeshow Planning
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Certified event manager seeks full-time, part-time, consulting or contractual opportunity. Any size meetings, events and trade shows. Skills: production schedules, logistics, budgets, social media, contracts, labor negotiation, floor management, registration, security, sponsorship programs and marketing.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Exhibit Sales & Service
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management
20+ years of experience planning meetings and events of all sizes in all locations.
Service Locations:
Nationwide
Services Offered:
Meeting Planner
Association Management
Conference Management
Exhibit Floor Management
Strategic Planning
Tradeshow Planning
Tradeshow Operations
Floor Plan Creation
Exhibit Sales & Service
Sponsorship Sales
Site Selection
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Selection
RFP Management
Budget & P/L Management