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Outbound Shipping
So, the show is over. Now what? You just pack up and leave, right? Well, not exactly. Just like your pre-show planning, your post-show planning needs to be organized and the details forwarded to your onsite personnel. But it’s just a large case and I have my own UPS/FedEx label, what else do I need? […]
The Importance of Communication
Communication is important in all aspects of life and business. This can be particularly important in the business of trade shows! Trade shows come with pages upon pages of show information, which quite honestly, can be overwhelming. There are the general show information pages, payment pages, furniture options, union rules, material handling information, and the […]
Participating in Trade Shows
Participating in trade shows can be very overwhelming. Whether you’re doing your first or hundred and first, there are a few things you can do to make the process easier. First and foremost, read the correspondence from your show manager and the general contractor! If any information is incorrect, please them know as soon as possible. Receiving the show […]
Making Live Events Happen
When it comes to live events, you get one shot. There’s no chance for a do-over. The cast and crew of a Broadway show prepare and perform day after day with months of practice beforehand. As for trade shows, the General Service Contractor (GSC) team may only have a few months to prepare for an […]
[CASE STUDY] iLandscape 2019: The Evolution
iLandscape is the Illinois and Wisconsin landscape show and it is one of the 50 fastest growing trade shows in the country. This year was ILCA’s 6th iLandscape show, held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. In this case study, we will discuss the event’s progression and the contributions our team has made. Event History […]
USA vs. The World
Do you wonder- what’s the events industry like outside the U.S? Like many other industries, the trade show and events industry is worldwide. On global exhibitions day last year, 85 countries and regions celebrated and supported the exhibitions industry. But are businesses in the United States choosing to have their events outside the country? The […]