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2008 News
The next chapter meeting is February 28, 2008. To register please click here: http://www.123signup.com/event?id=tgtzm
2007 News Green Exhibiting: The future of exhibit design and production
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The 5th Annual EACA/EDPA Charity Golf Outing, held August 6, was the biggest success ever! We appreciate the generosity and support of all our attendees, sponsors, raffle donors, committee members and volunteers.
Doug Ducate with CEIR Presents to Midwest Chapter The next meeting is rescheduled for July 18th. Doug Ducate of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) will be speaking on the trends in the exhibition industry and to one point in particular- why do corporate exhibitors participate in trade shows and why it is in the best interest of exhibit designers and producers to know the answer to that question. Registration information to come. Stay tuned.
EDPA Midwest Chapter President, Vince Battaglia says, “We had a great first chapter meeting on February 28th with eighty attendees.” The next meeting is scheduled for June 19th. Doug Ducate of CEIR will be speaking on the trends in the exhibition industry and to one point in particular- why do corporate exhibitors participate in trade shows and why it is in the best interest of exhibit designers and producers to know the answer to that question. Registration information to come. Stay tuned. Everything that you know about prospecting and acquiring new business is changing, obsolete or wrong According to Rick Farrell of Tangent Knowledge Systems Back by popular demand, Rick will speak at our February 28th EDPA/Midwest meeting. Like those that attended last February or those that heard Rick at the 2006 EDPA national convention, you will gain many new ideas and strategies to help you find and sell to “new business”. Register today for this dynamic and very interactive presentation on prospecting and acquiring new business, which has been specifically designed for us in the trade show industry. Click here for registration Details (pdf)
2006 News Midwest Chapter presents Design as a Powerful Sales Tool
Two of the exhibit industry’s most prominent freelance designers take us through the creative process and help us gain the edge in selling over our competitors. Higher levels of design differentiate companies in our competitive Business and allow strategic sellers to win over transactional sellers. Join us on Tuesday, November 14 at 5:30 for registration and cash bar at the Double Tree Hotel in Oak Brook Mall, IL. Dinner and Presentation to follow. Cost is $58 per person in advance or $65 on the day of the event. Please see registration form for payment and further details. EDPA_Design_Reg_Form Next meeting for the EDPA Midwest Chapter The next meeting for the EDPA Midwest Chapter will be held on Monday, July 24, 2006 at 5:30pm. The location for this meeting is Conference Room E271A in McCormick Place's Lakeside Center. The speaker will address, "Profitable Prospecting for New Business in the Exhibit Industry." This is a topic that will benefit all EDPA members. EDPA Members and prospects from across the country are welcome, and encouraged, to join their Midwest peers. For more information, please see the registration form or contact Dan Greene at Metro Exhibit. Contact information is: To download the registration form, please click here: MW Chapter July Meeting Registration Form EDPA/EACA Midwest Chapter Charity Golf Outing Set for August 7th The Chicago Chapters of EDPA and EACA will host their 4th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, August 7, 2006. The event will take place, once again, at Maple Meadows Golf Course in Wood Dale Illinois. There will be a shot gun start at 1:00 pm followed by a dinner reception with raffle and prizes. Please register by July 26, 2006. We look forward to a record turn-out!!
For more information click here: Invitation Flyer To download the registration form click here: Registration Form Chicago Chapter Reaches Record Turnout The EDPA Chicago Chapter met on February 28 with a record turnout of 94 attendees. Dan Greene, EDPA Chapter president said “We could not be more pleased to with the level of interest and enthusiasm expressed by our chapter members. Moving to a larger facility was a risk that paid off.” The meeting was opened by Dan Greene, John Otten (EDPA National President), Carol Fojtek (Exhibitor Show Manager), and Larry Kulchawik (IFES President). Otten shared the direction of EDPA for 2006 and stressed the importance of supporting the FIT Exhibit Designer Masters Degree program. Carol Fojtek raffled off a free pass to the Exhibitors Show and promoted the benefits of attending this year’s show. Larry Kulchawik shared the focus of IFES in 2006 and asked the audience to consider attending this year’s annual meeting June 22-23 in Madrid. EDPA offers a package plan. Kulchawik also asked companies to participate in this years Exhibiting Show, June 28-29 in London as exhibitors, and be part of the North American pavilion. Dan Greene then introduced Richard Farrell, vice president of Selling Dynamics. Farrell held the attention of the audience by stating “ the Value Propositions you offer are Valueless if change does not create a meaningful advantage for the customer. We as exhibit sales people must act as agents for meaningful change for the prospects we encounter”.Chicago Chapter “Increasing Sales” The Chicago Chapter will host its first meeting on "Increasing Sales in 2006" on Tuesday, February 28th. For more information, contact Dan Greene at dgreene@metroexhibit.com. 2005 News Chicago Chapter Hosts Successful Golf Outing Benefiting RSMGC Chicago Chapter Hosts Charity Golf Outing The Chicago Chapters of EACA and EDPA will host their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, August 22, at Maple Meadows Golf Course in Wood Dale IL. There will be a shotgun start at 1:00pm followed by a dinner reception with raffle and prizes. Total proceeds of the event will be contributed to the recipients of this year’s Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic, which will be held in Duluth Georgia. Please mark your calendars; we look forward to a record turnout! Midwest Chapter Looking For Members The Midwest Chapter is looking for individuals who are interested in getting involved in the continuous formation of the Chapter. Several opportunities are available in order to assist in the growth of the organization. Interested individuals should contact Dan Greene, 630-985-1144. 2004 News Chicago Chapter Holds Annual EDPAF Golf Tournament The Second Annual Midwest EDPA/EACA Charity Golf Outing to benefit the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic recipients will be held on Monday, August 16, 2004 at the Maple Meadows Golf Club in Wooddale, IL. This very popular and successful event is organized and sponsored by the Midwest
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The Chicago Chapters of EACA and EDPA hosted their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, August 22, at Maple Meadows Golf Course in Wood Dale IL. The event was a huge success exceeding 2004's totals. All proceeds will go to the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic and will be added to this year's contributions. The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic will be held October 10th in Duluth, GA. The chapter extends its gratitude to participants, sponsors, volunteers and raffle donors that lended their support.