Make Your Voices Heard & Mark Your Calendars for Exhibitions Day 2015!

History
Established in 2011, the Exhibitions Mean Business (EMB) campaign was created to unify and give a voice to the exhibitions and events industry and promote the benefits of this industry to business growth and economic development. Last year, the EMB campaign launched Exhibitions Day, an extension of the campaign’s efforts that were focused squarely on bringing members of the industry from around North America together to engage, as a single and cohesive voice, with U.S. Congressional leaders.

Objectives

Raise awareness about the industry as a whole among government and other influential audiences
Educate our nation’s leaders about the value and impact of exhibitions and events on cities and communities across the United States
Help government officials to be more cognizant of our industry and its relationship to "their work"
Generate content and stories to share with media and other influencers

Exhibitions Day 2015

On June 9, 2015, we will once again make our industry’s presence known on Capitol Hill and meet with members of the United States Congress to discuss the topics that matter most to you. As a valued member of this industry, we welcome your feedback on the legislative and regulatory issues that are impacting your ability to do business. We would also be honored to have you by our side, representing the exhibitions and events industry in Washington, D.C., this June.

Topics of focus for this year include:

JOLT Act
Trade Promotion Authority
Open Skies
Government employee attendance at shows

Schedule of Events

Monday, June 8: Capital Hilton

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Orientation: Senate Room, 2nd Floor

Welcome from the EMB Team
Overview and background of legislative issues:
Roger Rickard, Voices in Advocacy
US Travel Update
Logistical Overview of Appointments and what to expect on 9 June
Soapbox Consulting
Q&A

4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Reception: North Gate Grill, Lobby Level

Attendees will meet with their state delegation to review and strategize appointments for June 9.

Tuesday, June 9: Exhibitions Day 2015

7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Continental Breakfast: Capital Hilton, Statler Room, 2nd Floor

7:45 a.m. Shuttles begin: Capital Hilton

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Legislative appointments on Capitol Hill

4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Post appointment Meet Up at Bullfeathers

Register now at www.exhibitionsday.org or contact Nicole Bowman at 972-687-9207 for more information on how to sign-up.

Together we can include your concerns in our conversations and show legislators how they are hurting your ability to drive economic value and job creation in markets across the United States.

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