New Contracts: Corcoran, SmithBucklin, Convention Data Services, EJ Krause All Gain Business
October 6, 2016
The summer months are over and fall officially has arrived, with several companies recently signing contracts.
Corcoran Expositions has been retained by the Water Quality Association to assist with exhibit sales and related services.
“We look forward to working with the Water Quality Association in producing their upcoming trade show,” said Tom Corcoran, founder of the 26-year-old Corcoran Expositions. “We hope to work with them for years to come.”
Corcoran Expositions will provide exhibit sales support and related services for the Lisle, Ill.-based Water Quality Association for the 2017 and 2018 shows.
The 2017 show, the “WQA Convention & Exposition,” will be held March 28-31, 2017, in Orlando. The most recent show drew 3,500 attendees, with 270 exhibitors over 54,000 net square feet.
The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) has selected SmithBucklin to provide full-service association management.
SmithBucklin's Susan Lane will serve as TNNA's executive director, and TNNA's headquarters moved to Chicago in September.
Founded in 1974, The National NeedleArts Association is a community of business professionals dedicated to the advancement and promotion of needle arts — textile crafts and decorative sewing. TNNA encourages passion and leadership in the needle arts industry through education, knowledge exchange and a strong marketplace.
"SmithBucklin will help us in developing new ways to better serve our members in an ever-changing industry," said TNNA Board President Dave Van Stralen. "We appreciate SmithBucklin's proven ability to provide scalable expertise in specific areas, such as tradeshow support and enhanced marketing and communications, while delivering leading practices in association management."
Convention Data Services (CDS) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have signed a three-year deal.
The contract calls for CDS to provide full registration and lead retrieval services for two ICSC events: RECon and the New York National Deal Making Conference.
Additionally, CDS will integrate with ICSC’s membership system to provide a smooth registration process with photo ID badges for attendees.
With more than 36,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors, RECon provides the shopping center industry with networking, deal making and educational opportunities for retail real estate professionals from around the world.
The New York National Deal Making Conference is a great opportunity for owners, developers, retailers, brokers, lenders, municipalities, property asset managers and product and service providers to gather under one roof to exhibit, make deals and form successful business partnerships.
E.J. Krause & Associates is pleased to announce it has been selected as the event management company of Asia Nonwovens Exhibition and Conference (ANEX) 2018.
ANEX, Asia’s premier event for the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry is organized in conjunction with the All Nippon Nonwovens Association (ANNA) and Asian Nonwoven Fabrics Association (ANFA).
Held once every three years, the international exhibition and conference is the largest nonwovens event in Asia.
“E.J. Krause & Associates is excited to be a part of this benchmark event. Nonwoven innovations are creating a pathway for tomorrow’s solutions. ANEX is the ideal venue for businesses to promote in the global development of the engineered materials industry,” said Ned Krause, CEO of E.J. Krause & Associates.
ANEX 2018 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Japan June 6-8, 2018.
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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