03 Aug 2010
McCormick Place Phase One Roll Out Webinar a Hit for Exhibitors and Event Marketers
DALLAS, 2 August 2010 – The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing (The Center) offered a complimentary and essential webinar to exhibitors and event marketers on 29 July about Phase One of the new legislation implementation at McCormick Place. More than 250 individuals attended the webinar presented by McCormick Place General Manager David Causton.
Mr. Causton clearly identified the key initiatives in Phase One which include:
Standardized Straight Time, Overtime, and Double Time Windows
Expanded Exhibitor Rights
Significant Changes to Focus One
Food and Beverage Pricing
Automobile and Small Utility Vehicle Policy
Reduced Crew Sizes
Several attendees reacted to the information noting,
"Everything you’re doing is spot on and I’m thrilled to hear about the reduced cost."
"Bravo to Chicago! You will get my vote for location going forward."
"This information is fantastic!"
"This is HUGE and we applaud Chicago for being progressive!"
"These new legislation changes are great news to exhibitors! Great job!"
Plans for a webinar for Phase Two are in process and will be announced early in the fall. The webinar and slides are available here.. The Center offers free, monthly webinars to meet the evolving needs of exhibitors and event marketers. More information about the archive and upcoming webinars is available online at www.iceem.net.
The next webinar offered will be "Competitive Intelligence from an Exhibitor and Event Marketer Perspective" on 26 August provided by Jonathan Calof, Associate Professor of International Business – University of Ottawa; Director of Canadian Institute of Competitive Intelligence.
About The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing
Created in 2008, The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing is a virtual resource for exhibitors and event marketers providing tools and education to meet their needs for education, strategy, best practices and ideas. Its multi-dimensional approach promotes education and professional development for exhibit managers and event marketers through a rich and interactive Web site at www.iceem.net. The Center houses research, expert views, news and supports building strong business relationships to achieve the highest level of exhibitor and event marketing excellence. The Center is made possible through the generous support of TS2 – Total Solutions Marketing for the Exhibit and Event Professional. For more information, visit www.iceem.net.
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Contact:
Susan Brower, CMM, CCP
+1 (972) 687-9207
sbrower@iaee.com
