Fern

07/25/2024

HERE WE GROW AGAIN...

We are excited to announce the addition of several new staff members to the Fern team to serve our growing portfolio of events and legacy clients.

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by Mark Hebert, Exhibit City News         Elisabeth (Beth) Coffey has joined Fern Expo as Senior National Sales Manager. Prior to this role, she served as General Manager and Head of Sales & Marketing at Florida Event Decor from March 2023 to October 2023. Before that, Coffey spent nearly 26 yea...

07/22/2024

Finding a trade show that appeals to the senses more than Cultivate will be challenging. From the fresh aromas, the abundance of natural colors, the tactile sensation of the plants, and the sounds of engagement between attendees and exhibitors this event appeals to all the senses.

Nicely done AmericanHort - Thanks for letting Fern grow with you over the years.

07/16/2024

Thanks to tsnn.com for providing a great ESCA Summer Education Conference recap. The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association is one of the best-kept secrets in our industry. Its members work tirelessly on issues such as workplace safety, event security, and sustainability, making a significant impact on the quality of events they serve and inspiring others to deliver better events.

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What’s trending for service contractors who serve the trade show and events market?

07/12/2024

Fern was recently in Baltimore, supporting the International Association of Exhibitions & Events - IAEE Leadership Institute. We have long supported this program, largely because we believe in the importance of the IAEE Chapters and the need to support their efforts and contributions to the industry.

Those in attendance were treated to some fantastic and practical insights from Anne Marie Kimble of San Diego State University on the theme of Leadership Mastery and the superpowers of self-awareness, discipline, wisdom, and courage.

07/10/2024

105,000 NSF in under 2 minutes...

Thank you ISTE and the Colorado Convention Center

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/KNHWA821kU8

07/08/2024

Congratulations to our partners at nthdegreeevents on being included in the Event Marketer 2024 IT List. This recognition is a testament to their extraordinary team and the experiences they create.

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07/04/2024

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July...

" It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more." -- John Adams, July 3rd 1776

Read more about the History of Independence Day here:

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalmall4th/history-of-independence-day.htm

07/02/2024

Apartmentalize powered by the National Apartment Association NAA... +14,000 attendees, +225,000 NSF of exhibits, and +725 exhibiting companies recently descended upon the City of Brotherly. Fern was once again excited to support the team and do our part to connect people through their experience at the event.

Visit Philly Pennsylvania Convention Center - Philadelphia, PA (Philly)

06/28/2024

Winston Churchill once said, " We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give". This applies not only to individuals but also to organizations.

Fern and Nth Degree proudly gave our support to the collaborative industry efforts at the recent SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference to promote the fantastic and rewarding career opportunities in the trade show, exhibit, and event industry.

Thanks to the Experiential Designers & Producers Association, Exhibition Services & Contractors Association, International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), International Association of Exhibitions & Events - IAEE and Society of Independent Show Organizers - SISO for 'coming together to bring us together' !!!

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06/21/2024

The Fern team is very proud to support this important initiative to help grow our future workforce.

"A special acknowledgment goes to Fern, which is providing all site management, booth design, and construction management. Fern’s significant contributions have been instrumental in bringing the Future Workforce booth to life."

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06/19/2024

Join us in commemorating Juneteenth. Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in Texas—which wasn't until two years following the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln

READ MORE ABOUT JUNETEENTH HERE: http://ow.ly/y9z950FdJXe

06/17/2024

Once again, CEIR Predict promises to be another great couple of days... Fern is a proud sponsor of this year's event and looks forward to seeing many of you there.

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06/16/2024

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE --

FATHER: [fah-th-er} noun - one who loves, supports, guides, encourages, and inspires his child.

06/14/2024

The official flag that tops government buildings and homes across the United States first waved 246 years ago on June 14, 1777. To celebrate the American flag, June 14 is thus known as Flag Day.

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06/10/2024

The Fern team was at the Santa Clara Convention Center last week with the TechEx team. The event is comprised of 6 co-located events, with 700+ speakers and over 30,000 attendees. It brings game-changing tech and strategy together with real-life use cases and in-depth industry insights.

06/07/2024

On the lighter side...

Did you know that National Donut Day started in 1938 in Chicago as a tribute to The Salvation Army “Doughnut Lassies” who supported our troops on the front lines during World War I. It is celebrated annually on the first Friday in June.

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06/04/2024

Congratulations to the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance on a successful Legislative Action Day...the work you are doing matters to so many!!!

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A record number of business events industry leaders met with policymakers on Capitol Hill on Thurs., May 30 as part of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance…

06/01/2024

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 2024 -- "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive." - Dalai Lama

05/30/2024

"Vacations provide an escape; the best conferences give me momentum."

As those of us in 'the industry' go about our activity day in and day out, it is often easy to forget the impact the events we are involved in have on those who attend.

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Vacations are cool, but sometimes you need more than an escape.

05/28/2024

"Cathy has done so much for so many. The true impact of her reach and influence on the trade show industry and many individuals may never be completely understood. Many years ago, she taught me what it meant to serve our industry, and the lessons learned have been guideposts to my career.
This recognition is so well deserved." - Jim Kelley

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05/24/2024

As we head into the extended weekend, let us remember the true reason for Memorial Day.

“Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.”

05/20/2024

Well done Exhibition Services & Contractors Association and Experiential Designers & Producers Association !!!

Sustainability is a team effort and must be embraced at all levels of the industry if we are going to make a difference.

Creating more sustainable events is not a singular responsibility but a collaboration of all stakeholders.

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05/15/2024

The Fern team was recently at the Greater Columbus Convention Center to support the AIST - Association for Iron & Steel Technology and its AISTech event.

AIST and its 16000 plus members from 70 countries work tirelessly every day to advance the iron and steel industry through networking, education, and sustainability initiatives.

Thanks for letting us again be a part of the important work you and your members do.

05/13/2024

HERE WE GROW AGAIN-- We are incredibly excited to welcome Beth Coffey, CEM to the Fern National Sales Team. Beth brings a wealth of experience and a profound grasp of the trade show industry and the solutions needed in today's environment.

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05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms, Grandmothers, Step-Moms, Mothers-In-Law and Foster Moms.

We appreciate you !!!

05/09/2024

Matt Keowen with nthdegreeevents shares some insights on how to boost event revenues in today's market.

"Managing rising costs in the event industry is a constant challenge, but with proper planning combined with strategic and out-of-the-box thinking, your event can shine — even in these economically challenging times.”

Through our partners at Nth, Fern is ready to add solutions such as sponsorship sales and strategy to the services we offer our trade show organizers.

LEARN MORE HERE: https://ow.ly/s3ho50RAgfU

05/06/2024

We've all had them. We all know them. None of us would be where we are today without them.

"A good education can change anyone. A good teacher can change everything!" - Unknown.

Tag your favorite teacher in the comments section.

NEA Today

05/01/2024

Congratulations to on their 25th Anniversary and their largest event ever.

Carquest Technical Institute & Worldpac Training Institute come together to produce STX and provide unmatched value to professionals working in over 2000 automotive repair shops through training, helping them prepare for the exciting and ever-changing dynamics of the automotive aftermarket.

Thanks for letting Fern come along for the ride.

04/26/2024

The sponsorship landscape for associations and event organizers is evolving at a rate never seen before.

“Sales and marketing professionals must be attuned to what their top sponsors want, explain what’s available that matches their wish list, and be open to creating new opportunities.”

Did you know that Fern, with our partners at nthdegreeevents , has an experienced team to help you with your sponsorship strategy and ex*****on?

To learn more, reach out to us at [email protected]

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04/23/2024

Congratulations to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on a successful . Your members' work is so important to our society in so many ways! Thanks for letting Fern be a part of it.

WATCH THE RECAP HERE: https://youtu.be/D4hO1nsL6gg