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- July 29, 2010
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- October 13, 2010
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- January 20, 2011
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April 2007
March 2007
- Winnie the Pooh(TM) and You… at the Tradeshow?
- Exhibit and Event Management Trade Show Management Tips: Part I
February 2007
- The 7 Habits of Highly-Effective Trade Shows
- Deadly Mistake #5 – Ordering Late… What to Do When Time is NOT on Your Side
January 2007
- Once the conversation is over – it’s over! The art of disengaging
- Deadly Mistake #4 – Buy Items Based On Price
- Deadly Mistake #3 – Forgetting About Your Existing Customers
- Dirty Little Secrets: Five Things Trade show Attendees Don’t Want You to Know
December 2006
- Deadly Mistake #2 – Not Qualifying Recipients
- Closing the Sale through Calculated Trade Show Exhibit Follow-Up
November 2006
- Seven Secrets That Successful Trade Show Exhibitors Do Not Want You to Know
- People Need to Feel Appreciated
- Trade Show Success Strategies from a Veteran Booth Jockey
- 7 Deadly Mistakes When Purchasing Promotional Items for Trade Shows
October 2006
September 2006
- Just a Click Away: Using the Internet to Facilitate Your Market Research
- 15 Seconds on the Web: Ten Writing Tips to Improve Sales
August 2006
- In Marketing to Exhibitors, One Size Does Not Fit All
- The Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation
- TSNN members are encouraged to exhibit at National Middle School Association’s Annual Conference & Exhibit, November 2-4, 2006.
July 2006
- What to Do When There’s Nothing New: Five Strategies for Success
- 5 Cheap Ways to Market Your Business
May 2006
April 2006
- A Critical Evaluation of Your Web Site’s Performance
- Tradeshow Tips
- I Want My Leads and I Want Them Now! Real Time Lead Management
March 2006
- Selecting the Right (or Wrong) People for Booth Duty
- Trade Show Success Happens When You Plan Ahead
- Dealing with the Discerning Customer
- Always Leave Them Laughing: Integrating Humor into Your Trade Show Marketing Campaign
- Purple Cows
- Easily-Missed Tax Deductions that Every Realtor and Entrepreneur Should Know
February 2006
- Avoid Booth Staff Duds: Thirteen Essential Questions You Have To Ask
- Keeping Your Cool When The Customer Gets Hot
- Do You Make Any of These Critical Marketing Mistakes
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact