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THE ESCA Experience
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If not, what are you waiting for? We are just about a month away, and this year promises to be spectacular! We will be in beautiful Carlsbad, California at the fabulous Omni La Costa Resort and Spa. Our festivities begin on Sunday, June 24th with a stunning sunset, poolside, reception to welcome all of our attendees. Monday through Wednesday brings us exceptional educational opportunities with some sought after speakers (further detailed on page 8-9). Monday afternoon commences with the UPS Freight ESCA Golf Tournament at the Omni La Costa. There are 36 spectacular holes of golf with over two championship courses. Golf not for you? We got you covered. Our amazing Cort Non-golfer event will be awaiting you. Monday evening after dinner join us for cocktails and dessert at the Edge Pool Terrace. Tuesday afternoon after a day of sessions also holds some amazing activities! You can join us for the Octanorm Deep Sea fishing outing. Climb aboard a chartered boat and test your luck with the seas. The crew aboard will be fixing an amazing lunch to ensure that you can focus on reeling in the big catch! Not a fisherman? Join us for the AFR Kayaking adventure. We will be going to the seaside village of La Jolla. You can spend the afternoon between relaxing on the beach and the park and exploring the waters via kayak. Join us for some after dinner drinks and sweets Tuesday night at the Edge Pool Terrace. Wednesday our event closes with the elegant closing reception, awards, and silent auction. We have a closing entertainer sure to bring the house down. Registration is open now! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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CEIR RELEASES 2018 CEIR INDEX REPORT
A Message from Board Member Mark Staples
Tell CEIR What Your Unmet Exhibition Industry Info Needs Are – Reply by May 20 ESCA is a strong supporter of CEIR’s (Center for Exhibition Industry Research) mission to provide industry-leading research on the North American B2B (business-to-business) exhibitions and events industry globally which optimizes performance, increases engagement, and addresses emerging customer needs. Help CEIR serve YOU by answering this short survey. Identify information about the exhibition industry you urgently need but cannot find a reliable resource. Results will help CEIR prioritize research efforts for 2019 to meet your and other stakeholder needs. Go here to participate: CEIR SURVEY
DALLAS, 12 April 2018 – Today, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) released the 2018 CEIR Index Report. The CEIR Index analyzes the 2017 exhibition industry and provides an economic and exhibition industry outlook for the next three years. As an objective measure of the annual performance of the exhibition industry, the CEIR Index measures year-over-year changes in four key metrics to determine overall performance: net square feet (NSF) of exhibit space sold, professional attendance, number of exhibiting companies and gross revenue.
Greetings ESCA Members and Prospective Members, Want to read our industry’s least favorite ‘four letter’ word? Procrastination! To some, it’s like the word ‘shank’ at the golf course; whisper it, spell it, but for goodness’ sake don’t say it out loud! For others though, this action is an unfortunate speed bump slowing possible success stories. Admittedly, my own beginning with ESCA was a lesson in (whisper) procrastination. For years I would receive email blasts from ESCA presenting the Summer Conference, Winter Meetings, Membership and other great reasons to join, attend and get involved. “I’m a small business; it’s too expensive; I don’t have time...”, I told myself. What I should’ve been saying was “ESCA’s perfect for small business; we need to budget for this; I need to make time”! Simply stated, I needed to invest in the health of our small business and our industry! In 2010, I made the decision to become a member of ESCA and registered for my first Summer Conference. Tahoe was a short drive up the hill from Sacramento and I was curious to see how this association might help create opportunity. Over the next several days, my eyes were opened to a group of welcoming members and staff eager to engage, learn and support each other. I had the opportunity to publicly introduce myself and share the history of our business, attend educational sessions, meet with industry vendors, discuss subcontracting opportunities; all while eating great food, enjoying a spectacular venue and making new friends. The golf and rafting trip only added to the fun! It was our own face to face community. I have now been an active member for eight years and then benefits have far outweighed my expectations. Each year the Summer Conference offers a new opportunity to listen to great speakers, discuss trending topics with industry leaders, strengthen friendships and member relationships. Each of these, and the many other offerings at ESCA and the Summer Conference, provide opportunities for growth; something we all have the need for. While writing this testimonial, I began thinking about how I can be an influence, participate or give back to our association; one that continues to strengthen our company’s reach, provide me personal growth and offer unmatched industry support and resources. I wrote down a few ideas that might relate to you: · If you’re a non-member, do what you can to join ESCA · Register for Summer Educational Conference · Bring an extra leader or key employee to SEC · Invite an industry colleague to join or attend an ESCA conference · Make sure the ESCA logo is on your website as an affiliation important to you · Get involved · Use and promote the use of ESCA members · Offer mentoring support to younger members and non-members In closing, I would like to express the gratitude I have for our association, it’s leadership, it’s members and the opportunities it continues to offer me. I recently was asked to join the Board of Directors at ESCA and am excited for a new chance to contribute and continue my involvement. I urge each of you to avoid your own procrastinations, however small they might be. Join, attend and get involved with ESCA! Mark Staples, President American Exposition Services, Inc.
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For the ninth year in row, Trade Show News Network will hold its prestigious and original TSNN Awards program that honors the top fastest-growing shows in attendance and net square footage Aug. 10-12 in Louisville, Ky. The list of 50 shows that will be feted during the three-day, celebration-filled event can be found listed below and also HERE. “The Top 50 fastest-growing show winners were chosen by their show’s growth rate between 2015-2017 in attendance and net square footage,” said Tarsus Media President Rachel Wimberly. The 2018 TSNN Awards event highlights include an opening night reception at the newly opened Old Forester Distillery in the world-famous Whiskey Row. The next day will be the TSNN Awards Conference at the also newly renovated and reopened Kentucky International Convention Center, as well as a breakfast and lunch with a high-level keynote. The gala awards evening, which will be held at the Marriott Louisville Downtown, will celebrate the 50 fastest-growing shows in attendance and net square footage, as well as a special “Industry Icon Award” honoree, TSNN’s Best of Tech Innovation Award (sponsored by GES) and TSNN’s “Best of Show” awards, celebrating shows that are creating engagement on their showfloors in creative ways. For sponsorship information on the 2018 TSNN Awards, please contact John Rice, head of TSNN sales and development, (617) 201 7088 jrice@tsnn.com.
BEHIND THE SCENE'S TRAINING
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News from the Industry
Get an exclusive look at the newly re-imagined Miami Beach Convention Center that will open in 2018. Located in the heart of South Beach, this innovative and tech-rich facility will offer 500,000 square feet of exhibition space and more than 180,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 60,000-square-foot ballroom and a 20,000-square-foot ballroom.
The fifth annual Exhibitions Day will take place June 5-6 in Washington, D.C. Once again, industry members will come together to foster relationships and build awareness with federal legislators and other policy influencers on Capitol Hill. Last year, more than 100 members of our industry gathered on Capitol Hill to advocate for exhibitions and events, which are a vital tool the success of our free enterprise economy. We ask you to once again join us as we meet face to face with our nation’s political leaders and give a voice to the exhibitions and events industry. Addressing the matters that impact our industry is crucial to allowing our industry to continue to do its part for our national economy. We want to incite change, and that change is only possible with you by our side. This is a free event. Registration is now open, click on the logo to get started!
Exhibitions Day 2018
We are planning a great event this September in partnership with ESCA, EDPA, IAEE, and PCMA to provide members of all four groups with an educational opportunity at McCormick Place. Plan to attend this informative and interactive event on Wednesday, September 5th from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. The event will also include a behind the scenes tour of the IMTS move-in, followed by a social event sponsored by EDPA. We are excited to provide this amazing program on a complimentary basis to the membership of EDPA, ESCA, IAEE.
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Click on the EMSSI Logo to find a Video message from Chris Krebs with the Department of Homeland Security on the Exhibitions & Meetings Safety and Security Initiative.
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The first quarter of 2018 saw ESCA’s Worker Identification System (WIS) roll out at the San Diego Convention Center, Gaylord Opryland and Salt Palace Convention Center, vetted an additional 180 companies to work in the program and issued 8,500 badges. The Colorado Convention Center and San Antonio Convention Center are scheduled for later this year and we are currently in discussions with many other venues about implementing the WIS System in their buildings. For more information please reach out to mitt@esca.org.
The Exhibitions Services and Contractors Association (ESCA) currently represents 170 individual organizations and thousands of their employees. We are dedicated to the advancement of the exhibition, meeting, and special events industries. Through education, information exchange and the level of professionalism shared by our members and their customers, ESCA promotes cooperation among all areas of the exhibition industry. We can't do that without growth. This means embracing new organizations, up and coming companies, and new innovations. With that in mind we are excited to bring back our "Member get a Member" program. You know what ESCA means for you and your organization. Take a moment to share this with your business partners. For every new member your organization brings aboard a $200 credit off will be applied to your dues. If the new member organization attends the Summer Educational conference we will provide you with an additional $100 credit toward your your SEC Registration fees. Please reach out to mitt@esca.org for more information.
2018 ESCA Summer Conference Schedule
Over 25 years ago, Dave Davlin began bringing smiles to faces with a form of entertainment he developed as a young boy. From NBA and major college arenas across America to the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea— and even to the world-famous Branson Strip— “Travelin” Davlin has entertained people of every age and background. His amazing ability with basketballs even landed his name and picture in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records. Dave began to hone his speaking skills in the early 90’s as a national speaker in the public schools across America. Combining his entertainment ability with a powerful message, he was instrumental in the fight for education and against drugs. At the advice of friends working in corporate America, Dave began to develop presentations for the corporate and association market and the rest is history. He now speaks at numerous corporate and association conferences each year. From public school students to CEOs, Dave’s message has made a difference in the lives of thousands, and his impact continues to grow each year as he shares his philosophy and wisdom through speaking and writing.
Since 1998, Eric Chester has been the leading voice in attracting, managing, motivating, and retaining the emerging workforce. As an in-the-trenches workplace researcher and thought-leader, Chester has cracked the code on the tactics and strategies companies that are recognized as “best places to work” in their respective industries are using to win the talent wars. Eric Chester has delivered more than 3000 paid keynote speeches on three continents and is a 2004 inductee into the National Speakers Association’s acclaimed Hall of Fame.Companies that have invited Eric back multiple times to keynote annual conventions, conferences and meetings include Harley Davidson, McDonald’s, Sprint, Great Clips, and ALCOA.
Rick Rigsby
Mark J. Lindquist has appeared in ABC's LOST, CBS' Hawaii Five-O and the Universal Studios movie "Battleship." He is a world-touring entertainer who has performed live for over 3 million people in 22 countries and 44 states throughout his career. As a highly sought-after National Anthem singer, he performs for the largest crowds in America for teams such as the Minnesota Vikings, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Duke University Men's Basketball, the College World Series, the NCAA and in venues such as Madison Square Garden. Mark is a former Sergeant in the United States Air Force and an Afghanistan War Veteran who is based out of Fargo, North Dakota.
Dave DAvelin
#1 Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in 48 countries and reached 25 million people this decade. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes, the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard and NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World, behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube helped Qualman be listed by Forbes and Fortune as a Top 100 Digital Influencer. His business books are used in over 200 universities and he has received an honorary doctorate for his groundbreaking work. How to Sell on LinkedIn is becoming mandatory reading for sales teams. Qualman was formerly a siWng professor at Harvard & MIT’s edX labs.
Mark Lindquist
Eric Chester
ESCA is proud to bring you content that not only is entertaining, but that inspires you as leaders and mentors.
SEC 2018 - the Speakers
Dr. Rick Rigsby is President and CEO of Rick Rigsby Communications. The former award-winning journalist followed a television career with graduate school—and two decades as a college professor . . . most of those years at Texas A&M University, where he also served as character coach and chaplain for the Aggies football team. Dr. Rick’s dynamic presentations motivate, empower and inspire worldwide—from Africa and Asia, to the Americas, Europe and Canada. Rick’s audiences include Fortune 500 companies, academic communities, and service organizations. The internationally acclaimed speaker is a favorite among professional sports organizations, including the National Football League and the PGA. Named twice as an outstanding professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M, Dr. Rick has numerous publications. His first non-academic book—Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout—is aUSA TODAY, Wall Street JournalandAmazonbest seller.
Erik Qualman
We'll see ya down the road! Summer Educational Conference 2018 Carlsbad, CA 2019 Santa Fe, NM 2020 Ashville, NC 2021 Coeur d’Alene, ID Winter Awards Celebration & Reception 2018, New Orleans, LA
