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May 2007
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| | | USA Top Country for International Meetings Amsterdam -- The United States was the top country for international meetings in 2006, for the third consecutive year, and Germany was number two, according to the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA). |
Northern California Labor Agreement Rattified GES Exposition Services and Freeman are pleased that successful negotiations led to ratification of a new three-year contract between Northern California Sign & Display Local 510 and convention industry contractors. The new contract was officially ratified by the Sign & Display workers with a 90% margin on May 9, 2007. Key issues involving wage increases, healthcare and welfare benefits plan and the term of the contract were resolved to the satisfaction of all parties. |
NY Official Says Smaller Javits Expansion Planned Patrick Foye, New York's top economic development official, has announced the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center expansion will be confined to 300,000 square feet at a cost of $1.8 billion. Foye made the announcement at a breakfast forum of 500 people sponsored by Crain's New York Business. The expansion plan had been criticized by tradeshow executives and government officials as too expensive for not enough additional space. |
Las Vegas Labor Negotiations Begin GES Exposition Services, Freeman and other convention industry contractors have begun negotiations with Las Vegas Teamsters Local 631. Negotiations continue and all parties are working toward an agreement that will benefit the workers, the union, the employers, our mutual clients and the Las Vegas exhibition industry. The current contract expires on May 31, 2007. |
 Thank You Sponsors!Whether you are a long-term sponsor or a first time contributor, your sponsorship and support lets our membership know that you believe in our Mission and the direction of our Strategic Plan. The ESCA Board of Directors and HQ staff want you to know just how extremely grateful we are of your support! 18th Annual Summer Educational Conference - Stowe, VT
ABF Freight System America's Center Arnaudet Group, LLC Augusta Group Management Brede Exposition Services CMAC Convention Services or the SW Cort Tradeshow Furnishings Emerald Carpets Exclusively Expo ExpoNet Software George E. Fern Company Georgia Expo Manufacturing Georgia World Congress Center Hi Tech Rental & Staging Kuehne & Nagel Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Master Touch Carpets Metropolitian Exposition Services National Plant & Floral Octanorm USA Quest Drape Roadway Express SER Exposition Services Shaw Carpets SMT Solutions United Service Companies UPS Freight |
ESCA Summer Educational Conference - 2nd Early Bird Deadline Approaching This year's Summer Educational Conference is shaping up to be one of our best ever, with over 160 registered attendees to date. If you have not already done so, we strongly encourage you to register now and make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Rooms are limited in the main hotel and flights into Burlington, Vermont are booking up quickly. Follow the link below to register now! |
| Plan on Spending Time With Our Exhibitors ESCA has arranged for these suppliers to display new products and services during the Annual Summer Conference, so please plan on spending time with them. |
ESCA Silent Auction The Summer Conference Silent Auction Committee needs your help once again! All members and/or non- members who would like to help with donating a prize can do so by completing the Donation Form at the link below. In the near future a member of our Silent Auction Committee will begin contacting each company or individual who helped us last year with a prize donation. If you are interested in serving on the Silent Auction Committee, please contact Chuck Grouzard at cgrouzard@ges.com. |
 Corbin's May/June 2007 Tech Talk In This Issue: - New Article: Impact of Social Software on the Meetings Industry
- New Podcast Clips
- News
- 22 Web Favorites for Business and Fun
- Quotes of The Month
- Recent Articles With Quotes From Corbin
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 The SESCO Report In This Issue: - Top 6 Ways managers Will Land Your Company In a Lawsuit
- 10 Keys To Effectively Implementing A Wellness Program
- Handling Employees Who Refuse To Comply With Dress Code Policies
- SESCO Client Inquiry - Staff Response
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Thank you for your continued support of ESCA! Best Regards, Mitt Arnaudet Member Services Director |
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