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In a rare moment of cooperation between leading associations representing different segments of the exhibitions, tradeshow, special events and conventions industry, the Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) and the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) are publicly supporting a new policy statement by the Board of Directors of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) that opposes Convention Centers and other Exhibition Facilities against forcing Meeting Planners to exclusively accept in-house services.

New York—As mid-summer turned to late summer, the Convention Center that is nearly synonymous with the Big Apple got bigger. On August 1st, FAME, a three day apparel trade show featuring contemporary fashion for the women’s holiday/resort 2010 -2011 season, became the first event hosted by Javits Center North, the new 80,000-square-foot exhibition hall adjacent to the Jacob Javits Center.

 SMG and the Akron Civic Theatre, which his owned by Board of Trustees of the Community Hall Foundation, have reached an affiliation agreement that includes management, marketing and responsibility for all operations of the venue. The move is expected to expand programming at the venue, increase the number and quality of events, maximize revenue opportunities, and expand upon its already significant economic and cultural impact on the community.

A $20 million renovation program for Cheyenne Mountain Resort & Conference Center has been announced for this Benchmark Hospitality International property located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This will be the first renovation for the 25 year old conference center, which is expected to encompass nearly the entire venue. The Denver-based company, Ricca + Newmark Design, has been engaged to create the resort’s new interiors, and completion is scheduled for spring 2011