Written by mark@esca.org on June 21, 2022. Posted in News and Updates

ECA WASHINGTON, DC UPDATE: JUNE 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC UPDATE: JUNE 17, 2022

ECA’S LEGISLATIVE ACTION WEEK RECAP

Thanks to all of you who were such an important part of ECA Legislative Action Week last week!

As part of last week’s efforts, industry leaders and advocates from across the country met with 85 Congressional offices to talk about ECA’s 3-Point Recovery Plan, which includes:

Supporting efforts to provide relief to our industry’s hard-hit small businesses

Helping to restore communicable disease coverage within event cancellation insurance

Bringing back international exhibitors and attendees

You can access an archived recording of our CNTV-produced kickoff broadcast here. In addition, please check out these Legislative Action Week recaps from ASAE and Trade Show Executive.

ECA looks forward to welcoming the industry back in-person for our 2023 Legislative Action Day!

BIDEN ADMINISTRATION RELAXES PRE-DEPARTURE TESTING REQUIREMENTS!

Last Friday, the Biden administration announced that it was lifting the pre-depature Covid-19 testing requirements for all inbound international air travelers starting Sunday, June 12 o From Sunday, June 12, air travelers no longer need to show a negative Covid-19 test or documentation of recovery from Covid-19 before boarding a flight to the U.S.
ECA applauds this removal of one of the critical barriers to getting people from around the world back to business at U.S. exhibitions and conferences! o For more on ECA’s perspective, please see these articles from CEO Update, Exhibition World, MeetingsNet, Trade Show Executive, and TSNN that quote ECA

NEW POST-LEGISLATIVE ACTION WEEK BILL CO-SPONSORS

Since ECA Legislative Action Week concluded, several lawmakers have already added their names to ECA legislative priorities as co-sponsors: o ERTC Reinstatement Act (+4 House members): Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY), Rep. David Trone (D-MD)
- Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (+1 House member): Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI)
- Along with these bills, ECA continue to prioritize its advocacy efforts on small business relief and restoring visa interviewing and processing capacity to pre-pandemic levels

PRESIDENT BIDEN CONSIDERING EASING SOME TARIFFS ON CHINESE GOODS

Earlier this week, reports surfaced that President Biden is considering removing some of Section 301 tariffs on goods from China that were enacted by the Trump administration o

- While this may likely include consumer items (e.g., bicycles), it is unclear whether industrial items used by the some in the industry (e.g., aluminum) will be included

Thomas F. (Tommy) Goodwin · Vice President, Government Affairs · Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance · tommy.goodwin@ecalliance.us · +1 (703) 539-5875

Written by mark@esca.org on June 13, 2022. Posted in News and Updates

ECA Legislative Action Week recap

Attached please find a recap of ECA’s just-completed Legislative Action Week. I’m happy to report that industry leaders and advocates completed more than 80 meetings with Congressional offices over the last three days talking about the importance of supporting our small businesses, restoring communicable disease coverage to event cancellation insurance, and helping bring back international attendees and exhibitors to face-to-face business events.

On that last point, I’m happy to report an advocacy victory this morning: A few moments ago, the CDC announced that the pre-departure testing requirement for inbound international travelers will end as of Sunday, June 12. During our Congressional meetings this week, there was broad bipartisan support for ending this roadblock to increased international travel. Just last month, Morning Consult found that 46% of surveyed vaccinated international travelers said they would be more likely to visit the U.S. is the pre-departure testing requirement was lifted.

Thanks to all who participated in Legislative Action Week and encouraged their members to do so, as well. Have a great weekend ahead!

Written by mark@esca.org on May 2, 2022. Posted in News and Updates

Assistant General Manager | Miami Beach Convention Center

Group Spectra – Venue Management Location Name Spectra VM – Miami Beach Convention Center Category Venue Management Type Regular Full-Time

Overview

The art of meeting begins at the iconic Miami Beach Convention Center; where global business and creative collaboration get a spark of tropical inspiration. We are currently looking for an Assistant General Manager to join our team! Nestled in the heart of Miami Beach, the state-of-the-art convention center offers flexible special event and exhibition spaces near beautiful beaches, fine dining and 5-star resorts. Utilizing initiative, innovative, and independent judgment, the Assistant General Manager assists the General Manager in planning, directing, and managing the day-to-day operations of the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) and other areas of the City Center Campus via Pride Park, Collins Canal Park, Rum Room, and Venue. Assists with the supervision of sales, marketing, finance, event services, guest services, operations, human resources, information technology (IT), safety, security, audio visual, rigging, transportation, production, union related issues, venue maintenance and contract partners. Responsibility further includes evaluation and development of recommendations to improve organizational administration, procedures, policies, SOPs, and programs. Unusual problems and major changes in programs or policy are discussed with the General Manager.

Written by mark@esca.org on May 2, 2022. Posted in News and Updates

General Manager | Navy Pier Events Facility

Group Spectra – Venue Management Location Name Spectra VM – Navy Pier Events Facility

Category Venue Management Type Regular Full-Time

Overview

The General Manager will be responsible for overall management, promotion and operation of the facilities, including contracting, purchasing, booking, marketing, finance, human resources, event management/operations, food and beverage (3^rd Party), box office, capital project planning, advertising, security, production, maintenance, and related operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. The General Manger is accountable for the development of policies, procedures, and programs for achieving the goals set for by Navy Pier, Inc. (NPI) and OVG360. The position reports directly to the Regional Vice President, OVG360.

Written by mark@esca.org on April 22, 2022. Posted in News and Updates

ECA Legislative Action Week – Register

Join us to advocate for business events

We invite you to take part in ECA Legislative Action Week from June 6-10, 2022.

This week-long virtual event will bring together advocates and leaders from across the business events industry to meet with their members of Congress about the vital role that face-to-face business events play in expanding economies and helping communities across the United States recover from the devastating economic and employment impacts of the pandemic.

ECA Legislative Action Week will focus on the vital steps that Congress can take to help get our industry back to business, including providing relief to small businesses, restoring communicable disease coverage to event cancellation insurance, and supporting the full restoration of visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world.
On June 6, ECA will host a preview session with a policy issues overview and interviews with key policy-makers and industry leaders. Virtual Congressional meetings will take place from June 7-10. We ask that you indicate which days you are available for meetings during the registration process.

As we emerge from the pandemic, advocacy has to be part of our industry’s DNA going forward. This year’s Legislative Action Week is an important opportunity for all of us nationwide to come together to make our voices heard virtually on Capitol Hill!

Remember – advocacy is a marathon, not a sprint!


	REGISTER HERE