TRADESHOW / INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Association of Female Exhibit Managers and Convention Organizers (AFEMCO) - Dedicated to women in the convention and exhibition industry. AFEMCO was chartered in January of 1997 AFEMCO is a member-driven industry association, delivering unique benefits, forging alliances, lobbying for pertinent issues, and promoting networking and education among professional peers.
Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) - CEIR's mission is to be the advocate for promoting the value, benefits and growth of exhibitions as a primary component in an integrated marketing program through research, information and communication. CEIR has the largest and most specific database in the world covering the exhibition industry. They are a membership organization representing the entire exhibition industry -- worldwide and have served the industry for 18 years (formerly Trade Show Bureau) in providing valuable marketing and research report to thousands who have improved and grown their businesses.
Exhibit Designers & Producers Association - EDPA is a membership organization dedicated to industry and tradeshow marketing professionals. Features an electronic newsletter, economic survey and industry research, and business lead referrals.
Exposition Operations Society (EOS) - EOS is a professional network of Operations / Logistics Professionals who share tactical ideas, experiences and challenges. EOS provides information and solutions for the benefit of the member and their organization.
Exposition Service Contractors Association (ESCA) - ESCA is the professional organization of firms engaged in the provision of material and services for trade shows, conventions, expositions and sales meetings. The purpose of ESCA is to maintain progressive business standards; to promote cooperation and friendly exchange among its members; to reform trade abuses; to disseminate accurate and reliable information as to the standing and character of exposition service and other matters pertinent to the industry.
International Association for Exposition Management online information (IAEM) -- the professional association for more than 3000 individuals throughout the world involved in the management and support of the global exposition industry
International Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus--The International Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (IACVB) was founded in 1914 to promote sound professional practices in the solicitation and servicing of meetings and conventions. IACVB's member bureaus represent all significant travel/tourism-related businesses at the local and regional level. They also serve as the primary contact point for their destination for a broad universe of convention, meeting, and tour professionals.
National Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (NCBFFA)
SEMI
Tradeshow Exhibitors Association - The Trade Show Exhibitors Association (formerly the International Exhibitors Association) provides knowledge to marketing and management professionals who use exhibits to promote and sell their products, both domestically and abroad, as well as those who supply them with products and services. At TSEA we understand the needs of professionals like you, and our programs and publications will help you gain the necessary edge in exhibiting success
 
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